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

TEX- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library (3632) - 161057 Full-time Job Code and Title: 3632-Librarian II Fill Type: Temporary Exempt Application Opening Friday, November 07, 2025 Application Deadline This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the Citys Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively antiracist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in antiracist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Librarys mission. Under general supervision, performs advanced professional librarian work; supervises the operations of the Portola Branch Library; making regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library activities and operations; and maintaining a continued awareness of current reading trends and literature. Plan and conduct library programs to meet community needs; and may be assigned responsibility for a special projects. Supervises all operations, staff, collections, supplies and facilities in accordance to library guidelines. Responsible for the oversite, 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 the established deadlines. Supports branch public services on evenings and weekends by serving as Acting Chief of Branches. Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff, subordinates, the general public, community organizations and administration in order to provide information regarding library operations and strategic priorities. Demonstrated leadership in organizational change by assisting in policy formulation and implementation by chairing and/or participating in committee. Experience partnering with schools and community based organizations. Education: Possession of a Masters Degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college, university, or program accredited by the American Library Association. Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian. Experience must be equivalent to the duties and responsibilities of class 3630 Librarian I. At least 1 year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) verifiable experience performing the duties of a Childrens, Youth, and/or Teen Services Librarian. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements | Department of Human Resources Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employers authorized representative. Experience claimed in selfemployment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application. Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification. Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. ~ Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Christian Molina, Senior Human Resources Analyst at christian.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expre]]