Librarian II

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 of the 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 recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or 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 :

Working Knowledge of :

Some Knowledge of :

Management principles and practices

Library automation systems and their management

Skill and Ability to :

Desirable knowledge / Skill :

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 :

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X 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

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

Filing Deadline : November : 59 PM(PST)

or

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 :

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 .

Key Skills

Organisational skills,Customer Service,Communication skills,Critical thinking,Research skills,Teamwork,Computer and Internet Literacy,Leadership Experience,Attention to detail,Adaptable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6137 - 8377