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  • Supervising Librarian - Children and Teens

    Sunnyvale, California United States CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA Full Time $127,429.00 - $159,287.00 Annually Dec 27, 2024
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    CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA

    Welcome to Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale’s beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and prize-winning parks. Through its innovative and cost effective Public Safety Department concept, which combines traditional fire and police functions into one department, the city offers its citizens and businesses an award-winning record of safety and efficiency. City departments include: City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development, Environmental Services, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Community Services, Public Safety (an innovative Police/Fire combination), and Public Works. The City also staffs the NOVA Workforce, which provides regional job-training programs to residents of Sunnyvale, San Mateo County and six other local municipalities. Sunnyvale’s commitment to every citizen within the community sets it apart. High quality parks, a full-service library, promotion of cultural arts activities and strong support for maintenance and repair of public facilities reflect this commitment. A wide variety of cultural and artistic events take place within the City, including the annual Art & Wine Festival, the Summer Wednesday Night Music Series, Jazz & Beyond Music Series, Hands on the Arts children’s art fair, a weekly year-round farmer’s market, and downtown holiday events. Additionally, the historic downtown business district is a vibrant commercial and entertainment hub.

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    SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN - CHILDERN AND TEENS

    Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

    The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Supervising Librarian for Children's and Teen Services at the Sunnyvale Public Library. Under general direction of the Superintendent of Libraries, the Supervising Librarian develops, implements, and evaluates children and teen services to the public with a focus on community engagement and innovation. They provide strong leadership for children and teen's services to deliver services, programs and resources in response to community needs. The Supervising Librarian manages a high-performing team of 5 full-time and 2 part-time librarians.

    The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets. They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change. Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

    Under general direction of the Superintendent of Libraries, plans, organizes, directs and supervises public library services for a program area within the Library and Recreation Services Department such as children's/teen; technical services; information technology; adult/collection development; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to an assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

    The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library division of the Department of Library and Recreation Services (LRS). LRS encourages the growth and development of a strong community by providing life-long learning opportunities, safe and welcoming spaces for community engagement, and life skills support for persons of all ages and abilities. This position works occasional nights and weekends in support of library programs and services. Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale:
    • contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
    • contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan, and
    • provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.


    For the full Supervising Librarian job description, click here .

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    The Supervising Librarian is a supervisory classification. This classification is further distinguished from the lower-level classification of Librarian in that the Librarian does not have supervisory responsibilities.

    Essential Job Functions

    (May include, but are not limited to, the following):
    • Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the development and implementation of library services and programs; implements policies and procedures.
    • Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the day-to-day operation of a program area.
    • Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
    • Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures.
    • Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
    • Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
    • Oversees the preparation of library materials for easy access and use by the public by ensuring the accurate cataloging and processing of materials.
    • Oversees public access information technology; monitors and maintains the reliability of the integrated library system; maintains computers and other equipment.
    • Researches and selects collection materials for assigned program; prepares and publicizes program events and services.
    • Plans, schedules and provides services for various patron groups.
    • Represents the department on a variety of committees and task forces.
    • May be assigned short-term management responsibility for the Public Library, during evenings and weekends.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

    A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science or related field; AND

    Four years of professional public library experience which includes some lead or supervisory responsibilities.

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of modern public library organization, materials, operations and services.
    • Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance management.
    • Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
    • Automation commonly used in library operations.
    • Principles of program development, implementation and marketing.
    • Collection development practices.
    • Office methods, procedures, software and equipment.
    • Principles of safety management.
    • Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

    Ability to:
    • Organize, implement and direct assigned library program operations and activities.
    • Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures.
    • Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
    • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned program.
    • Maintain accurate and orderly records;
    • Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
    • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
    • Ensure the City's philosophy of successful customer service is understood by all subordinate employees and carried out in all forms of communication.
    • Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.

    Willingness to:

    Work irregular hours, evenings and weekends as required.

    Licenses/Certificates:

    Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience implementing and maintaining a wide variety of library programs including virtual library.
    • Ability to speak other languages that represent the demographics of the community.


    Application and Selection Process

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, February 3, 2025 . Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.



    EXAM PROCESS
    Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position.     Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025. (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources).

    SELECTION PROCESS
    Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the Library and Recreation Services Department tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025 .

    Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidate's expense. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search ‘education equivalency verification' or similar online, you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service. A conditional job offer cannot be made until the education has been evaluated and submitted to the Department of Human Resources.

    Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination.

    INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION
    Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts).

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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    The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

    The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability.

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    Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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