Salary: $6,728.11 - $9,938.67 Monthly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 22/23-00240
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Bargaining Unit: 10-CEA
Definition
Come join the City of Newport Beach Library Services Department ! Check out our video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like!
The Newport Beach Public Library Services Department seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Librarian III. The selected individual will support Adult Services with an emphasis on adult reference service, collection development, technology, and outreach.
SELECTION COMPONENTS:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of June 6, 2024 . Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for June 27, 2024 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

SCHEDULE:

• This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.

CAREER PATH:

• The career path for this position includes: Library Services Manager and Library Services Director.

RETIREMENT:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. 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, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your level of professional library experience:

• Six or more years of experience
• More than four years, but less than six years of experience
• More than two years, but less than four years of experience
• Less than two years of experience
• No previous experience

04

Please describe your professional library experience (if no experience, type N/A).
05

Please select the level of supervisory experience you possess:

• Two or more years of experience
• More than one year, but less than two years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No previous experience

06

Do you possess a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library Association accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select the area(s) in which you possess professional experience (check all that apply).

• Staff development (e.g., training, motivating, and evaluating)
• Library programming and outreach (e.g., planning, directing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating)
• Resolving difficult and sensitive patron inquiries and complaints
• Creating, developing, and revising library policies and procedures
• Preparing and presenting staff reports to a Board of Library Trustees
• Collection development oversight and budget management
• None of the above

08

If you selected any of the areas outlined in the previous question please explain your experience.
09

Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record.
• No

10

Please select the area(s) in which you possess professional experience (check all that apply).

• Adult Services
• Youth Services
• Branch Services
• Circulation and Technical Processing
• None of the above

11

I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.

• Yes
• No

12

Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question