TEX- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library (3632)

TEX- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library (3632) - 161057

City and County of San Francisco

Application opening: Friday, November 07, 2025

Application deadline: 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025

Appointment type: Temporary Exempt Category 17, limited to no more than two (2) years.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs advanced professional librarian work; supervises operations of the Portola Branch Library, staff and subordinate personnel, interprets, enforces, and carries out assigned duties. Makes regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations, and library personnel. Maintains awareness of reading trends. Plans and conducts library programs to meet community needs, and may be assigned responsibility for special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises all operations, staff, collections, supplies, and facilities according to library guidelines.
• Works with staff to address patron concerns and issues in a respectful and timely manner.
• Responsible for oversight, delivery, budget management, and marketing of public programming.
• Represents Portola Branch by participating in community outreach events and meetings.
• Meets weekly with direct reports to discuss work performance and build successful working relationships.
• Prepares annual performance plan and evaluations in accordance with established deadlines.
• Supports branch public services on evenings and weekends by serving as Acting Chief of Branches.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, subordinates, the general public, community organizations, and administration.
• Demonstrated leadership in organizational change by assisting in policy formulation and implementation.
• Experience partnering with schools and community based organizations.

Work Schedule

Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday: 11:00am - 8:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in library and information studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian equivalent to class 3630 Librarian I.
• At least one year (2,000 hours) of verifiable experience performing duties of a Children’s, Youth, and/or Teen Services Librarian.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or other protected class. Applicants with a special disability may be offered an accommodation.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only through the online process at https://careers.sf.gov/. Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions. The application must be submitted by the deadline above.