City Of Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach , CA 92648
Posted 2 days ago
Description
Note: This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on October 17, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Principal Librarian with the Community & Library Services Department.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on manager who can work collaboratively across multiple divisions within library services, is a big-picture thinker and passionate about current and future library services to the community, and is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents.
The Department
The mission statement of the Community & Library Services Department is to "provide outstanding programs, services and facilities that enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors" and to "welcome, empower, and enrich our community by providing innovative and traditional library services that inspire and encourage transformation and growth." Library and Cultural Services is responsible for the operation of Huntington Central Library located in Huntington Central Park and four branches (Main Street, Oak View, Banning, and Helen Murphy), as well as the Huntington Beach Art Center. This Division serves as the liaison to various library affiliated community groups, such as the Friends of the Library and the Friends of the Children's Library, as well as the Art Center Foundation.
The Position
The Principal Librarian plans, organizes, supervises and trains assigned library staff and volunteers; develops programs and services; and oversees management of facilities. This position reports to the Community/Library Services Manager and supervises professional and clerical library staff and volunteers. It is distinguished from the Senior Librarian based on the level of accountability and responsibility of the duties performed.
Examples of Essential Duties
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education/Training: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasing responsible full-time professional library experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience working in branch libraries, a Central Library division and/or technical services is highly desirable.
Certificates/Licenses: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and during course of employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Supplemental Information
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work including moving from one area of the office to another; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials of light weight (5 - 10 pounds), and sitting, reaching, twisting, and leaning. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/materials used in performing essential functions such as computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment. Requires hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or respond to questions of co-workers, subordinates, or the general public.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".
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Do you possess an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science?
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Indicate your level of increasingly responsible full-time professional library experience.
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Indicate your level of supervisory experience.
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Select the option(s) below that match with your work experience. (Select all that apply)
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Describe your experience with project management, including any coursework taken. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Briefly describe your experience managing and supervising staff. Include dates, employer, and a description of your role. If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".
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This position will oversee and coordinate any projects that impact our library facilities and/or buildings, including any construction projects. Please briefly describe any relevant experience you possess. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?
Required Question
Agency City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492
City Of Huntington Beach, CA