Assistant Library Director IV Job at City of New Rochelle in New Rochelle

LOCATION: New Rochelle Public Library

RESIDENCY: Must be residents of New York State

APPLICATIONS: City Hall of New Rochelle - Civil Service Office 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: This work involves responsibility, under the general direction of a Library Director IV, for assigned phases of library administration and services. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed policy and considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This position involves professional librarian activities as well as administration. Acts for the Library Director when delegated to do so. Supervision is exercised over the work and personnel of library functional units. Does related work as required.

DIVERSITY: The City strives to have its workforce reflect the diversity of its population.

Please explain your qualifications for this position completely and accurately in your application.

Applications will be initially reviewed by Civil Service to determine whether each candidate Meets the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: A Master's Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices; PLUS Six years of satisfactory professional library experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Special Requirements

FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at the time of application for appointment; possession of the certificate at the time of appointment. Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of New York upon completion of the probationary period.