County of Monterey is hiring: Librarian II in Salinas

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Final Filing Deadline: November 28, 2025. Exam #: 25/65A33/10CJ. Library Department Summary: Monterey County Free Libraries seeks candidates with a strong desire for meaningful public service and the ability to work with a wide variety of needs in an ever-changing environment. The Monterey County Free Libraries is a supportive place of learning and success for the entire community, where each member of the team has opportunity for job growth and development. Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential, as is a respect for the goals of public service and meeting the needs of the entire community. Current vacancy exists at the Administrative Office in the Technology Department as a Technology Librarian.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. Go to eMCFL.org for a complete list of branch locations.

Position: Librarian II

Position Summary

The Librarian II under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level professional library functions including managing a medium size branch library or major work unit, supervising library professionals, paraprofessionals and library support staff and performing other related duties as required. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Responsibilities

• Manages a medium size branch or major work unit. Oversees branch or work unit facilities, library materials and equipment, requesting maintenance, repair or replacement as appropriate
• Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff including direct supervision of permanent and temporary staff, volunteers, etc.
• Analyzes library data and/or reports and prepare analysis or recommendations for action.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences and reads professional literature to keep abreast of new concepts and trends
• Serves as a member of a work unit team and may serve as a member of a system functional team
• May act as assistant systems administrator for library automation system

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Librarian II

Successful Candidate: The candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Thorough Knowledge Of

• Philosophy, trends and major challenges of library science
• Principles and practices of professional library work
• Library materials of various types and formats

Working Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of effective supervision and leadership
• Age level services including program presentation
• Emerging technologies such as online databases and the internet
• Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service

Some Knowledge Of

• Management principles and practices
• Library automation systems and their management

Skill And Ability To

• Provide reading guidance to patrons of all ages
• Supervise, train, evaluate and schedule subordinate staff and library volunteers
• Practice, model, train staff in, and assure the delivery of, quality public library services
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Operate a personal computer with standard software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and to learn specialized library software systems such as KOHA
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Represent the Library in the community

Desirable knowledge/Skill

• Bilingual English/Spanish and bicultural experience and skills are highly desirable

Experience

Approximately one year of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Librarian for Monterey County Free Libraries; Additionally, Teaching and/or Tutoring experience is highly preferred in Literacy Program assignments and experience with library technology is highly desirable for the Technology Department position.

Education

Completion of graduate level courses.

Conditions Of Employment

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Attend meetings outside of scheduled work hours
• Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Equal Opportunity

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cynthia Juarez, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755-5228, or juarezc@countyofmonterey.gov.

Application And Selection Procedures

Apply Online at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

Final Filing Deadline: November 28, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Cynthia Juarez, Human Resources Analyst II

Attn: Human Resources

168 W. Alisal Street, Third Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831 755-5228

or Email: juarezc@countyofmonterey.gov

Qualifications

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants\' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity And Reasonable Accommodation

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cynthia Juarez, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755-5228, or juarezc@countyofmonterey.gov.