Library Administrator
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Position/Program Information
- THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD UPDATE THE FAIR CHANCE LANGUAGE AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.
EXAM NUMBER
Q8344I
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING PERIOD
Applications may be submitted starting at 8:00 AM (PT) on Tuesday December 3 2024. The application filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
MAPP This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP) Schedule 8. Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3000 square miles through its 86 libraries 4 Cultural Resource Centers and mobile fleet of 15 vehicles including 4 Bookmobiles 6 MakMos (maker mobiles) 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles) and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.
LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest publicsector benefits packages in the nation.
- Flexible Benefit Plans The County provides each employee with a monthly benefit allowance they can use to pay for benefits allowing employees to choose among a variety of pretax and aftertax benefits.
- Robust Retirement Packages Contributorydefined benefit plan; optional taxdeferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4 of employees salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
- Thirteen 13 paid holidays per year.
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The Position:
Under administrative direction this position oversees all aspects of library service within one of five operational regions with a variety of service outlets including community libraries and bookmobiles or directs a major departmentwide service program such as Youth Services Public Services Administration or the Technical Services Division.
Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative direction of the Assistant Director Public Services Library or Departmental Chief Information Officer. Incumbents have responsibility for managing through subordinate supervisors the operations of facilities and mobile services providing community and related library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and contract cities or directing and coordinating a major departmentwide service program or the Technical Services Division. Incumbents must possess thorough knowledge of library trends practices and administration in combination with highly specialized professional or technical proficiency; organization techniques and procedures pertaining to a major library system; and budget development and administration. Incumbents must ensure that library activities are relevant and accessible to the needs of the communities served integrated with the overall service program of the department and in conformity with established professional methods and standards. Incumbents must meet with government officials participate in community activities and organize outreach projects within the region and/or systemwide to promote library services and gain community support. Incumbents must provide expert professional leadership representing the Library on committees involving the planning development coordination and implementation of new legislation/initiatives special services and/or programs; develop ideas and prepare proposals for grant funds; and direct grant funded projects. Incumbents must also exercise a knowledge of the principles of supervision terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding and departmental policies rules locations and services. Essential Job Functions
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans assigns directs and evaluates the work of region or division staff providing direct library services and comprehensive programs to the public from a variety of service plans for adult youth patrons and other identifiable groups such as community libraries bookmobiles outreach services and specialized resource centers.
- Develops and directs a variety of activities for various groups and programs related to educational programs and special events.
- Plans and conducts systemwide training workshops on library services for various groups and provides consultation to library staff on general and specialist adult library themes and speakers related to special events or program series services including graphics displays exhibits and media releases.
- Plans and coordinates the departments book and materials collections; assigns directs and evaluates the work of technical services divisional staff providing systemwide acquisitions of special supplies and equipment cataloging and processing of new library materials and overseeing digital projects.
- Prepares resource materials graphics displays and exhibits and bibliographies; produces and distributes bibliographic lists assessing adult materials.
- Participates in the formulation of departmental policies and guidelines governing services and programs; interprets policies and programs to outside agencies community groups and the news media within the region or division.
- Monitors evaluates and makes recommendations for departmentwide service programs.
- Directs or participates on committees on library initiatives and Boardrelated matters to evaluate the effectiveness on Library operations costs and revenue and recommends legislative positions including amendments to adjust legislation to department needs.
- Directs the administrative functions of the region or division such as budget preparation and control facility maintenance and operation personnel selection and development and preparation and maintenance of records statistics and other reports.
- Assists in developing and administers immediate and longrange operational plans for the region or division including the location modification and installation of new and expanded facilities and the allocation of personnel.
- Serves as the Librarys liaison and maintains effective relations conferring with County departments community agencies or organizations and other governmental agencies to gain support and create partnerships interest and participation in library programs.
- Act for the Assistant Director Library or Departmental Chief Information Officer in the latters absence as needed.
Requirements
There are two options to qualify for this position:
OPTION I:One 1 years experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Assistant Library Administrator* assisting in the administration of a region or coordinating a departmentwide service program or technical services function.
OPTION II:Two 2 years experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Librarian V ** in charge of either a Group I level*** community library or directing and coordinating the departmentwide specialized reference services.
License:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
Physical Class II Light:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Requirement Information:We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Out of Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.
*For a full description of LA CountysAssistant Library Administrator classification refer to class specification8341.
**For a full description of LA Countys Librarian V classification refer to class specification8339.
*** Group I level is defined as having a minimum of ten 10 fulltime librarians and other nonprofessional staff combined.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100. The interview will assessknowledge and understanding of the position adaptability problem solving decision making interpersonal and public relations oral communication and supervision.
Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of promulgation.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONVacancy Information: The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies through the LA County Library.
Available Shift:Appointees will be required to work any shift including evenings nights and weekends.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO):The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
AntiRacism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
Application and Filing Information:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail Fax or in person will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the last filing date.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process please email You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
Social Security Number:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
No Sharing of User ID and Password:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information atLibrary Locator LA County Library.
Department Contact Information: Lizette Contreras
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
