Deputy County Librarian
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Job Location:
Fremont, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
This is a single position which reports directly to the County Librarian. The classification of Deputy County Librarian is distinguished from the classifications of Library Division Directorin that the incumbent in the classification of Deputy County Librarian is responsible to the County Librarian for the effective and economical administration and supervision of all public services in the branch libraries throughout the County whereas the classification of Library Division Directoris responsible for either the operation of branch libraries or the Communities and Collections Division.
- A values-driven leader who supports the County Librarian in advancing equitable accessible and inclusive library services that meet evolving community needs.
- Open to learning reflection and continuous improvement with the ability to build shared understanding and support for new or evolving programs.
- Outcomes-focused setting clear goals for personal and team success while centering community impact and service quality.
- A clear and respectful communicator who inspires confidence and builds alignment within the Library and with community partners and public agencies.
- A committed champion of library programs and services particularly those serving communities historically underserved.
- An approachable and politically astute leader whose style fosters trust respect collaboration and shared responsibility.
- Deeply grounded in the essential role of public libraries and responsive to the distinct needs cultures and priorities of Alameda Countys diverse communities.
- An empowering manager who achieves objectives by setting expectations delegating thoughtfully supporting staff development monitoring progress and recognizing success.
- A collaborative leader who thrives in participatory management environments and shared decision-making based on mutual goals.
- Able to think strategically while translating vision into action and measurable results.
- Proven in leading complex library operations with clarity accountability and care.
- Experienced in guiding strategic initiatives from early visioning through successful implementation.
- Adaptable and decisive navigating complex situations with sound judgment diplomacy and respect.
- Skilled in working across cultures and communities building authentic relationships with residents library users and staff.
- Deeply committed to delivering welcoming high-quality public service for both staff and the communities served.
- Motivated to achieve library goals through collaboration breaking down silos and strengthening cross-division teamwork.
- Comfortable leading organizational change with transparency empathy and steady leadership.
- Experienced in using data evaluation and lived experience to inform decisions and improve services.
- Knowledgeable about emerging trends and best practices in public libraries and public service.
- Experienced in navigating labor relations within a unionized environment with fairness and integrity.
- Politically astute with the ability to work effectively within a public-sector governance landscape.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: The equivalent of two years full-time experience in the class of Principal Librarian.
Experience: The equivalent of five years of full-time experience as a Deputy Librarian (or equivalent classification) in a similar urban suburban or city library system.
Education: Possession of a Masters degree in Library and Information Science
Experience: The equivalent of five years of full-time recent increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a community library system that included at least three years of experience at a level comparable to that of Principal Librarian in the Alameda County classified service.
A degree in Public Administration is highly desirable.
License: Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Library administration and organization.
Principles and practices of planning organization and management techniques as applied to a modern public library system.
Principles of personnel fiscal administration supervision and staff development.
Planning organizing supervising and evaluating library programs and policies and their relationship with community needs.
Principles and practices of librarianship including collection development circulation reference reader advisory services for all ages and the use of technology in library services.
Principles of budget development and administration.
Principles of facility management and staff resource utilization.
Principles and practices of marketing relations and community outreach.
Methods and techniques of planning implementing and evaluating library programs.
Ability to:
Act as Chief Operating Officer of the organizations services and operations.
Plan organize direct and evaluate comprehensive programs for providing library services.
Effectively supervise train and evaluate professional and support personnel.
Analyze budgetary and staffing requirements and make recommendations.
Participate in developing controlling and monitoring the Librarys budget and expenditures.
Organize analyze and supervise comprehensive library programs and policies and recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services.
Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with individuals and groups.
Develop and maintain good relations with the public library staff and community and governmental organizations.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
- A review of applicants application 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.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Candidates who pass the best qualified exam component will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
| TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN | |
| Deadline for Filing: | 5:00:00 p.m. Monday February 23 2026 |
| Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: | February 26 2026 |
| Notification to applicants: | March 2 2026 |
| Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified: | Week March 16 2026 |
| Civil Service Oral Examination: | Week April 13 2026 |
| Notification of Exam Results: | 2-3 Weeks after oral exam |
| TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN | |
| Department Selection Process: | TBD |
BENEFITS
The 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 employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. 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 Long-Term Care 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
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- 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
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
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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 boxand 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.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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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.
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