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Location : Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-4010-01
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The application filing period for this recruitment has been extended until Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5pm PT.
Who We AreThe City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We DoThe Community Services Department provides exceptional cultural, educational, recreational, and social services to enhance and maintain a high quality of life and attractive physical environment in the Beverly Hills community. The Library's mission is to provide resources, services, and a place to read, connect, relax, and learn. The Library supports literacy, life-long learning, civic engagement, and cultural awareness. To achieve these goals, the Library provides: access to library materials and guidance in finding quality, trusted information, events for all ages to support life-long learning and early literacy, and school year and summer programs to promote a lifetime love of reading. The Library helps adults and children by offering access to hundreds of thousands of books, audiobooks, e-books and other materials. Thousands of patrons are reached through outreach activities to schools, homebound patrons, Roxbury Book Nook, and community events.
What We're Looking For:The Beverly Hills Public Library has an opening for a Librarian III. Duties will include directing staff on policies, implementing goals, objectives, and procedures, in addition to scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time staff. This position will also be assisting with the recommendation of collection development policies and resources, developing, organizing, implementing, and overseeing programs as requested, and monitoring and overseeing expenditures in areas of assignment.
The incumbent is in a public facing environment and answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. They will be part of the Library's supervisory/management team and therefore will be assigned to work as the Library's Supervisor-in-Charge, responsible for addressing patron concerns and issues. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize tasks, display a strong commitment to teamwork, and possess strong communication skills to push forward the goals of the Library. The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a passion for public service, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and set clear expectations and deadlines and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and the public.
Desired Qualifications:
Schedule and Hours:
All work will performed on-site, 5 days a week. This is a non-teleworking position. Additionally, incumbents will be assigned to work one evening shift per week, 1 weekend day per month and some Sundays depending on program needs.
Selection Process:All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process will consist of the following components:
Conviction HistoryAs a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.
Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Major Duties
Job Summary: Under the direction of a Divisional Supervisor/Senior Librarian, responsible for direct and indirect supervision of professional and other library personnel when assigned to area of responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by specialized courses related to the library program area to which assigned; five years of professional library experience in a public library including experience in the field of specialization required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Retirement
The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2.5% at 55 formula for existing "classic" CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. All employees of the Management & Professional Association will pay their CalPERS member contribution. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly.
Health Plan
The City currently offers cafeteria plan which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. In addition, the City provides life insurance and a disability plan for employees.
Leave Time
Vacation: 80 to 160 hours of annual vacation accrual depending on years of service.
Holiday: 10 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
Personal Holiday: 18 hours per fiscal year
Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year (prorated based on start date)
City employees currently work a 9/80 or 5/40 hour work week schedule.
Additional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,800 per fiscal year; Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; and a City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.
To review detailed information about our Management & Professional (M&P) Association benefits, please review the Memo of Understanding (MOU) listed below:
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, written/skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
02
Do you possess a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university?
03
Do you possess five(5) years of professional library experience in a public library?
04
Tell us a time when you instituted an unpopular policy. Explain the steps you took and the outcome, including any challenges you experienced and how you addressed them.
05
What trends do you see coming to Libraries in the next 5 years?
Required Question
Location : Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-4010-01
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The application filing period for this recruitment has been extended until Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5pm PT.
Who We AreThe City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We DoThe Community Services Department provides exceptional cultural, educational, recreational, and social services to enhance and maintain a high quality of life and attractive physical environment in the Beverly Hills community. The Library's mission is to provide resources, services, and a place to read, connect, relax, and learn. The Library supports literacy, life-long learning, civic engagement, and cultural awareness. To achieve these goals, the Library provides: access to library materials and guidance in finding quality, trusted information, events for all ages to support life-long learning and early literacy, and school year and summer programs to promote a lifetime love of reading. The Library helps adults and children by offering access to hundreds of thousands of books, audiobooks, e-books and other materials. Thousands of patrons are reached through outreach activities to schools, homebound patrons, Roxbury Book Nook, and community events.
What We're Looking For:The Beverly Hills Public Library has an opening for a Librarian III. Duties will include directing staff on policies, implementing goals, objectives, and procedures, in addition to scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time staff. This position will also be assisting with the recommendation of collection development policies and resources, developing, organizing, implementing, and overseeing programs as requested, and monitoring and overseeing expenditures in areas of assignment.
The incumbent is in a public facing environment and answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. They will be part of the Library's supervisory/management team and therefore will be assigned to work as the Library's Supervisor-in-Charge, responsible for addressing patron concerns and issues. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize tasks, display a strong commitment to teamwork, and possess strong communication skills to push forward the goals of the Library. The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a passion for public service, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and set clear expectations and deadlines and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and the public.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a public library for a municipal government agency.
Schedule and Hours:
All work will performed on-site, 5 days a week. This is a non-teleworking position. Additionally, incumbents will be assigned to work one evening shift per week, 1 weekend day per month and some Sundays depending on program needs.
Selection Process:All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process will consist of the following components:
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Oral Exam/Interview
Conviction HistoryAs a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.
Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Major Duties
Job Summary: Under the direction of a Divisional Supervisor/Senior Librarian, responsible for direct and indirect supervision of professional and other library personnel when assigned to area of responsibility.
- Administers major library programs, collections or services.
- Assists in the development and implementation of library goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Participates in selecting books and materials for inclusion in program collections and provides assistance in area of specialty in developing programs to stimulate patron's interest.
- Coordinates and supervises acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation, distribution, and care and preservation of library materials.
- Provides reference and readers advisory service.
- Responds to citizen's complaints and inquiries.
- Assists in preparing and administering the program budgets.
- Participates in recommending facility modifications, purchases and maintenance of equipment needed in the library programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by specialized courses related to the library program area to which assigned; five years of professional library experience in a public library including experience in the field of specialization required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Skill in adapting to changing community demographics and patron needs.
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in interpreting patron needs.
- Problem solving skills to respond to citizen complaints.
- Skill in administering and developing programs in assigned area.
- Skill in preparing program budgets.
- Thorough knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
- Skill in locating books and materials to be included in assigned area's programs.
- Understanding of facilities maintenance.
Retirement
The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2.5% at 55 formula for existing "classic" CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. All employees of the Management & Professional Association will pay their CalPERS member contribution. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly.
Health Plan
The City currently offers cafeteria plan which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. In addition, the City provides life insurance and a disability plan for employees.
Leave Time
Vacation: 80 to 160 hours of annual vacation accrual depending on years of service.
Holiday: 10 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
Personal Holiday: 18 hours per fiscal year
Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year (prorated based on start date)
City employees currently work a 9/80 or 5/40 hour work week schedule.
Additional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,800 per fiscal year; Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; and a City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.
To review detailed information about our Management & Professional (M&P) Association benefits, please review the Memo of Understanding (MOU) listed below:
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, written/skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess five(5) years of professional library experience in a public library?
- Yes
- No
04
Tell us a time when you instituted an unpopular policy. Explain the steps you took and the outcome, including any challenges you experienced and how you addressed them.
05
What trends do you see coming to Libraries in the next 5 years?
Required Question
