Librarian II

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6137 - 8377

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: November 28 2025

Exam #: 25/65A33/10CJ

Library Department Summary

Monterey County Free Libraries seeks candidates with a strong desire for meaningful public service and the ability to work with a wide variety of needs in an ever-changing environment. The Monterey County Free Libraries is a supportive place of learning and success for the entire community where each member of the team has opportunity for job growth and development. Flexibility adaptability and a positive attitude are essential as is a respect for the goals of public service and meeting the needs of the entire community.

Position Summary
The Librarian II under general supervision performs a variety of journey level professional library functions including managing a medium size branch library or major work unit supervising library professionals paraprofessionals and library support staff and performing other related duties as required.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level ofthe career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Current vacancy exists at the Administrative Office in the Technology Department as a Technology Librarian.

The Eligible List established by this recruitmentprocessmay be usedCounty-wideto fill current and future vacancies on aregular full-time part-timeor temporary basis.

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Examples of Duties

Manages a medium size branch or major work unit. Oversees branch or work unit facilities library materials and equipment requesting maintenance repair or replacement as appropriate
Supervises trains evaluates and schedules subordinate staff including direct supervision of permanent and temporary staff volunteers etc.
Analyzes library data and/or reports and prepare analysis or recommendations for action.
Attends meetings workshops and conferences and reads professional literature to keep abreast of new concepts and trends
Serves as a member of a work unit team and may serve as a member of a system functional team
May act as assistant systems administrator for library automation system

To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website:Librarian II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

Philosophy trends and major challenges of library science
Principles and practices of professional library work
Library materials of various types and formats

Working Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of effective supervision and leadership
Age level services including program presentation
Emerging technologies such as online databases and the internet
Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service

Some Knowledge of:

Management principles and practices
Library automation systems and their management

Skill and Ability to:

Provide reading guidance to patrons of all ages
Supervise train evaluate and schedule subordinate staff and library volunteers
Practice model train staff in and assure the delivery of quality public library services
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Operate a personal computer with standard software such as Word Excel PowerPoint and to learn specialized library software systems such as KOHA
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Represent the Library in the community

Desirable knowledge/Skill:

Bilingual English/Spanish and bicultural experience and skills are highly desirable

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience
Approximately one year of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Librarian for Monterey County Free Libraries; Additionally Teaching and/or Tutoring experience is highly preferred in Literacy Program assignments and experience with library technology is highly desirable for the Technology Department position.

AND

Education
Completion of graduate level courses.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Attend meetings outside of scheduled work hours
Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.

BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view theX Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

Filing Deadline: November:59 PM(PST)

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Cynthia Juarez Human Resources Analyst II

Attn: Human Resources

168 W. Alisal Street Third Floor

Salinas CA 93901

Phone:

or Email:

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Cynthia Juarez Human Resources Analyst II at or .

Position Description Final Filing Deadline: November 28 2025 Exam #: 25/65A33/10CJLibrary Department SummaryMonterey County Free Libraries seeks candidates with a strong desire for meaningful public service and the ability to work with a wide variety of needs in an ever-changing environment. The Mon...