City of Fullerton is hiring: Library Director in Fullerton
City of Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, United States, 92632
Overview
Library Director — Up to $192,781 annually, depending on qualifications. Future general salary increases: 3% effective July 4, 2026.
Opportunities to join a diverse and historic city in an outstanding location are available.
Position summary
The City of Fullerton is recruiting for a highly experienced Library Director to manage the day-to-day activities of the Fullerton Main Library and Hunt Branch. The successful candidate will have a broad background in library services and a strong track record of success in managing a multi-faceted organization. The Director will work closely with the Library Board of Trustees and the City Manager’s Office and will be directly responsible for a department of 24 regular employees, with an operating budget of approximately 4.9 million. This senior-level executive will be results-driven, with ethical decision-making skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated leadership potential, and outstanding public speaking abilities.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Along with the City of Fullerton application, submissions must include a cover letter, resume and five professional references. This is an executive, at-will position. Only those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview, with final selection made by the City Manager. For inquiries, contact Laura Giannetti-Mercer, Acting Human Resources Director at 714.738.6363 or laura.gm@cityoffullerton.com. Check back for a more detailed recruitment brochure.
Education and Experience
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a master’s degree in library science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of recent, continuous, progressively responsible professional public library experience, including three years at the mid-management/supervisory level or higher in an organization comparable to Fullerton in terms of scope of activity.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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Supplemental Information
All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a background check. All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.
California Government Code
- 3100 – 3109 requires that all public employees be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or other non-job related physical or mental disability or medical condition. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. It has a population of approximately 140,000. Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and pride in preserving its historic past while meeting future challenges. Known as the Education Community, Fullerton is home to award-winning elementary and secondary schools, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.
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Employment Status
Employees under this classification are represented by the Executive Unit. For further information please see the appropriate resolution.
Executive Resolution
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Benefit Package
- Insurance: Personalized benefit alternatives, including a choice of health insurance coverage with Cigna (PPO or HMO) or Kaiser, and dental insurance through Delta Dental. Employees may choose to forego the City's medical benefit and receive a cash payment in lieu thereof.
- Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Fullerton does not participate in the Social Security retirement system.
- Other: Eleven holidays, vacation benefits and tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per fiscal year for job-related education.
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- Do you currently possess a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- Do you currently possess a master's degree in library science or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- Do you possess at least eight years of progressively responsible professional public library experience?
- Yes
- No
- Do you possess at least three years of experience at the mid-management level in an organization comparable to Fullerton in terms of scope of activity?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question