The Community
With its charming blend of yesteryear and striking natural beauty, it's easy to see why Life magazine named Pacific Grove as America's "Most Romantic City." Located on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula in Central California, this coastal city is renowned for its historic ambience, stunning views and unparalleled quality of life. The city is bounded on the north by the Monterey Bay, on the east by Monterey, on the south by Pebble Beach and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Grove is located approximately 15 miles to the southwest of Salinas and 50 miles to the southwest of San Jose. The city includes a portion of the famed 17 Mile Drive, which links scenic coastal areas with the Del Monte Forest. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to its more than 3.5 miles of pristine sandy beaches, rocky outcroppings, and shoreline parks. Click on the link to learn more about Pacific Grove, https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/about-city.
The Position
Lead a department that nurtures innovation, discovery and delight in a community in love with libraries. The City of Pacific Grove is searching for a Library Director.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Library Director is a collaborative member of the City's Leadership Team, and is accountable for directing all aspects of the department including its personnel, budget, resources, and setting department specific policies. Projects/priorities for the new Library Director are listed below.

• Continuing community engagement and participation, and maintaining positive relationships with the community. The Library is supported by several volunteer groups: Library Advisory Board, PGPL Friends and Foundation. 
• Successfully lead and inspire an existing team of library staff who are dedicated to library patrons and the community.
• Collaborating with other City departments to meet broader goals and initiatives of the City.

The Ideal Candidate
The City of Pacific Grove is looking for an exceptional professional leader with public library experience and knowledge of current trends, and technology in library operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about libraries and will thrive working in a small, team-oriented environment and will have a demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team. With a positive, curious outlook, the incumbent will enjoy actively exploring new practices. Because this is a key public facing position, excellent public speaking and communication skills are required.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range for this at-will executive position is $1136.302 - 182,665 plus a 3% management incentive, dependent upon qualifications. A 3% cost of living adjustment is scheduled for the first full pay period in July pending City Council approval. Additionally, the selected candidate will enjoy an excellent benefits package including CalPERS retirement.RECRUITMENT TENATIVE SCHEDULE:
Application Screening: Week of June 30
Department Interview: Week of July 15
City Manager Interview: Week of July 15 or July 22
Anticipated Start Date: Beginning of August
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer however it is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly with flexibility**
To apply, complete the City's online application. Attach your resume and cover letter to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This recruitment will be handled with confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Please do not hesitate to contact Leticia Livian at (831) 648-3171 if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.Summary: Under the general guidance and direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the functions and staff of the City 's public Library; manages the informational, recreational, and research services of the Library to meet the needs of the community.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Directs the operations and activities of the City of Pacific Grove Library Department.
• Manages the Library staff and activities to provide informational, instructional, recreational, and research services to the community; assures that Library services are provided in alignment with the City's goals and within fiscal constraints.
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates Library staff.
• Develops priorities, and assigns tasks and projects; meets regularly with staff to discuss Library programs, workload, priorities, patron services, and technical issues.
• Attends meetings of, and prepares reports for, the City Council and the Library Board; provides technical and professional advice and recommendations related to levels of service and other library-related matters.
• Manages Library public relations and outreach efforts with Library support and advisory groups, including the PGPL Friends and Foundation, and other community organizations.
• Plans, organizes, and manages Library operations and public programs; maintains a level of service to keep pace with patron needs and requests.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation and administration of the department budget, maintaining appropriate budgetary controls.
• Coordinates Library activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Analyzes Library functions, programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet the needs of patrons; identifies emerging community needs and develops improvement plans.
• Develops long and short term plans and objectives to meet Library and City goals.
• Develops and administers the Library collections of print, non-print and electronic media.
• Plans and develops programs to deliver appropriate Library services to the City residents.
• Collaborates with Public Works in managing the maintenance of the Library building.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: 
Masters Degree in Library Science AND five years increasingly responsible professional public library administration experience at a supervisory or management level OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
 
Knowledge of: 

• Modern organization, objectives, services and their application; principles, laws, policies, methods, and practices of public library administration; library classification, circulation, cataloging, and reference techniques and practices; principles and practices of modern office management; principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management.
• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public Library administration, technology, practices, and trends.
• Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of Library programs and facilities.
• Current Library technology trends and practices.
• General information science and information technology concepts and practices.
• Current local government management trends and practices.
• Network, internet, and social media principles and practices.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures. 

Skill in:

• Explaining Library standards and City policies and procedures.
• Assessing community needs and developing solutions.
• Developing, coordinating, and conducting Library programs and activities.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
• Identifying Library collection issues and developing suggestions for enhancements.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and representatives from regional agencies such as MOBAC and PLP.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of a library system.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating subordinates.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
A valid California State Driver's License.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pass a professional reference background check. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established.
• Verification of required education or equivalency.
• Take an Oath of Office.
• City employees are disaster relief workers in the event of natural disasters or emergency conditions.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and 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 evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a public library and a standard office environment.
Must be willing to work varied hours, as well as attend evening or weekend meetings and/or critical events and activities, as appropriate. 
OTHER
The City of Pacific Grove is a non-smoking City. Per the City of Pacific Grove Municipal Code Chapter 11.24, no smoking or vaping is allowed in any outdoor area open to the general public including but not limited to outdoor dining, parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports or playing fields, roadways, sidewalks, public or special events, farmer's market, oceanfront, and beaches. No smoking or vaping is allowed on any City property or facility.
This is an exempt, at-will position reporting to the City Manager.