Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services Job at City of Santa Monica in Sa

Definition

Plans, organizes, and implements the day-to-day operations and specialized programs for adult and neighborhood services in the Library system.

Supervision

Works under the administrative supervision of a Principal Librarian who outlines work, monitors work in progress, and reviews completed work. Exercises general or immediate supervision over professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical support staff.

Oversees the day-to-day in-person and virtual operations of adult and neighborhood services for the Library system, including coordination of programs, collections, and services; daily operations of library branches; communication with the public; and delivery of customer service.

Selects, schedules, trains, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff, including librarians, paraprofessional, clerical, and volunteers, engaged in providing adult and neighborhood services system-wide.

Prepares, administers, and monitors the budget for the adult and neighborhood services activities of the Library. Allocates funds and monitors expenditures.

Addresses the needs of the community by planning and engaging in decision‑making activities pertaining to library operations and priorities.

Implements and evaluates system-wide adult and neighborhood programming through community engagement and partnerships. Sets goals and priorities for adult and neighborhood services.

Identifies, prepares, implements, and oversees grant requests and other funding sources related to adult and neighborhood services, collections, or programs.

Performs neighborhood outreach and collaborates with community partners to implement system-wide adult and neighborhood programming.

Analyzes data, surveys, and outcomes; maintains records; and prepares a variety of statistical and analytical reports.

Attends and participates in a variety of internal and external meetings, including professional library organizations. Makes public presentations and represents the Library on committees and at various professional meetings on a City, local, and regional level.

Provides input and recommendations on the acquisition and development of adult collections and materials.

Keeps abreast of developments and trends in library services, collection development, programming, technology and related areas. Makes recommendations for changes.

Responds to various inquiries and complaints from the public. Interprets and explains library policies and procedures to staff and patrons.

Assume the duties of the Principal Librarian in his or her absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Principles, practices, and procedures of public librarianship
• Principles of budget development and management
• Principles and methods of conducting research
• Principles and practices of supervision, mentorship, leadership, and training
• Principles of customer service
• Principles of developing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Communication techniques and practices
• Principles of programming, readers’ advisory, reference, collection development, and management

Ability

• Select, coach, mentor, and evaluate employees
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate branch operations
• Coordinate adult programming and senior services, oversee branch facility usage, and perform community outreach
• Develop and conduct staff training programs system-wide
• Develop, learn, and implement new procedures and technology
• Cultivate partnerships and collaboration opportunities with community organizations and other agencies in order to carry out the Library’s mission and vision
• Analyze and solve technical problems, including recommending practical solutions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work with individuals and groups of varying levels of technical expertise
• Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
• Facilitate and de‑escalate difficult or challenging conversations and behaviors
• Generate, coordinate, and analyze reports, statistics, data, and program outcomes
• Prepare written reports and training manuals
• Perform community outreach and presentations to neighborhood associations or other community groups
• Delegate work, set priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment with constantly shifting priorities
• Provide effective customer service
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, community, neighborhood associations, vendors, contractors and the general public

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library science.
• Experience: Four years of paid and progressively responsible work experience as a professional librarian. Experience must include planning and developing programs for adults and older adults including conducting outreach and program coordination. At least two of the four years must have included supervising or coordinating the work of others.

License and Certificates

• Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bilingual skills are desirable.

Working Conditions

Work is regularly performed inside the environment of the library with some off‑site assignments. Incumbent in this position will be required to work evenings and weekends and may be required to work irregular hours and/or report to off‑site locations. This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, stepping up on a step stool, shelving, and occasionally lifting of light equipment or library material.

How to Apply

All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note applications may be rejected if incomplete. Résumés, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college diploma/transcript with your application. Applicants who indicated receipt of degree from a foreign institution must provide United States degree and credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcript. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. You must upload and attach a scanned copy of your transcripts or diploma to your online application.

Selection Process

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of the following: Oral Interview. Training & Experience Evaluation – Qualifying.

Background investigations will be conducted for candidates who successfully complete all prior phases of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive, and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

We aim to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458‑8246, TDD (310) 458‑8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.