Library Manager I

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Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.
The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
Supplemental Questionnaire:
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY
The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Additional services are provided through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services.
The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services.
The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services.
The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of a utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at: ****T
HE POSITION
Under general direction plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the work of a Library Service within the County Library; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the library or library service; assists in the development and implementation of Library policies, procedures, and service delivery programs and performs related duties as required.
CURRENT VACANCIES
The Alameda County Library currently has two vacancies locatedinFremont.
Library Manager I - Literacy Manager
Under the direction of the Division Director for the Learning Group, this position is responsible for managing the Library's Education and Literacy Services department. Oversees the development, planning, and delivery of literacy services for all ages. Supervises, supports, and evaluates literacy staff. Advocates literacy access for all members. Initiates partnerships with other Library departments, community, business, and government organizations across the County, ensuring everyone who needs access to literacy support has access.
Library Manager I - Archimedes and Irvington Library
Under the direction of the Division Director for the Fremont Libraries, this position is responsible for managing the Irvington Library/Archimedes Makerspace. Provides STEAM education, community space, and program access for all members. Oversees the development, planning, and delivery of best practices in Makerspaces. Supervises, supports, and evaluates library staff. Initiates partnerships with schools, volunteer groups, community, business, and government organizations across the County, increasing access to STEAM programs. Develops a tool-lending library and manages the children's collection in the Irvington Library space.
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in other program areas.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is able to work at any location throughout the Alameda County Library and able to work a schedule which may include evening, Saturday, and Sunday hours.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualificationslisted below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes and have demonstrated a successful track record in:
Implements change management and builds key relationships/partnerships.
Engages with all levels of library employees and celebrates the diversity of library members of all backgrounds; any age, from any socio-economic background, and of all abilities.
Is familiar with the fundamentals of planning, presenting and evaluating library programs.
Has a keen understanding of social media and new technology that may affect the library system.
Superior command of oral and written communication.
Successfully motivates and interacts with direct reports.
In-depth knowledge of Library collections and collection management.
Have lead or supervisory experience in a public sector role.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience :
Either I
The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Assistant Manager in the Alameda County classified service.
Or II
The equivalent of eighteen months full-time experience as a Librarian III in the Alameda County classified service.
Or III
The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as a Librarian II in the Alameda County classified service.
Or IV
The equivalent of three (3) years full-time, responsible professional level library experience.
NOTE :
The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NOTE: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of :
Principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies.
Public library programs and their relationship to community needs.
Principles and practices of supervision management, and training.
Library materials and formats in general use.
Library Automation applications and practices.
Printed and digital information resources.
Library business methods, procedures, and practices.
Current technical services trends and practices.
Budgeting and resource management principles and practices.
Practical applications of library automation and circulation functions.
Tools and trends of collection and cataloging.
Popular materials, books and authors in several fields.
Ability to :
Implement policies, procedures, and services.
Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Problem solve and analyze.
Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals.
Make decisions, exercise judgement, and set priorities.
Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities.
Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action.
Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service.
Make presentations to the public on library services and materials.
Classify and catalog library materials in various formats.
Demonstrate effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components .
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website, ****Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing
5:00 P.M. Monday, March 14, 2022
Review of Minimum Qualifications:
March 22, 2022
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:
April 14, 2022
Oral Examination:
Week of April 25, 2022
We Reserve the Right to Make Changes to the Announced Recruitment & Selection Plan
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, ****BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
11 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org
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as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box **** are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at ****. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Sandy Kim, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
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(510) 272-6470
****DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2022 5:00:00 PM
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About County of Alameda
Alameda County, California, was established in 1853. The County was created from the territory of two counties created in 1850: Contra Costa and Santa Clara. It was given the local name for the region, Alameda, which translated loosely as a grove of poplars. The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. Alameda is the seventh most populous county in California, and has 14 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities. The total population is estimated to be 1,510,271 as of April 2010, a 4.6% increase from April 2000. During the same time period, California's population rose 10%. Oakland is the seat of County government and the largest city.
Alameda County is characterized by rich diversity and culture. Population growth has occurred with the natural net increase of births over deaths, but also from substantial immigration, and Alameda County is now one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. The 2010 Census shows that there is no majority racial or ethnic group in Alameda County. Compared to the 2000 Census, the Black / African American population decreased countywide by 11%, the Asian population increased by 31%, and the Hispanic population increased by 23%. According to the California Department of Education, 53 languages were spoken by English language learners in the K-12 public school systems in Alameda County in 2008-09.
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