Location: Woodland, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-00211

Department: Library

Opening Date: 09/15/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

• DESCRIPTION
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Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time Library Regional Manager position at the Yolo County Library.  The  selected candidate will be primarily located at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento.  The incumbent will report to the Assistant County Librarian and will oversee a cluster of branches in the East Yolo Region, consisting of the Yolo Branch Library, Arthur F. Turner Community Library, Knights Landing Branch Library, and Clarksburg Branch Library.  Additionally, the Library Regional Manager develops and administers policies concerning library operations, budgets, and programs, engages in the Library’s strategic directions and committees, assesses and analyzes community needs and program outcomes, evaluates staff performance, cultivates partnerships with community stakeholders, supports the Friends of the Library and more.   This position works with a diverse team of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to deliver quality service and programming in rural and urban areas to support and engage residents in the region. Click here to view the full recruitment brochure for this position.

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.”  The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities. 

This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis until the position is filled.  Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire by the application deadline.  For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.    

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbents in these classifications; however, other duties may also be required.

• Directly or through supervisory staff selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; models expected behaviors and provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work for regional county library services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participates in the development of the budget including overseeing funding diversity and grants management; participates in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships, collaborations, and positive relationships with local officials, government entities, citizens’ groups, public service organizations, community groups, schools and higher education, and the public.
• Acts as a public relations representative for the region which includes speaking to and involvement with interested groups such as Friends of the Library.
•  Analyzes and evaluates services and facilities in assigned region; prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; makes and implements recommendations; takes appropriate action.
• Models outstanding customer service and ensures that branch staff consistently maintain high standards of customer service; and mediates and resolves the most difficult and complex customer concerns and problems referred by branch staff.
• Serves as a positive and motivational team leader as well as a positive and effective member of a peer group.
• Demonstrates professional commitment by participating in professional events such as workshops and educational programs, reading periodicals and specialized literature, and engaging with local committees and/or national organizations that further the library’s mission and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Information Services, or related library field or equivalent from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including one year of branch operations coordination and/or supervisory experience.  

Knowledge of: the principles, practices and philosophy of public library work including library organization, procedures, and library automation; principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness; principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; broad knowledge of books, authors, bibliographies, reference material (adult and juvenile), and sources; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications (online circulation systems and online catalogs); and English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to: select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff;  plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff; investigate and resolve disciplinary issues; work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines; develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents; plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; influence and persuade others to accept a particular viewpoint or follow a particular course of action; interpret and summarize a variety of data and information; exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information; set priorities and develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures; analyze complex problems and take appropriate action; assist people of all ages in making effective use of library services; plan the effective use of library facilities.

License 
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Application & Selection Process

Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date.  Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  In addition to a completed Employment Application, applicants are required to submit a resume, verification of education, and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire.  Incomplete applications will be disqualified.  

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
* As an attachment to the online application  
* By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org  
* By fax to (530) 666-8049  
* By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Postmarks will not be accepted.  Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.  The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
* Screen for Minimum Qualifications
* Screen for Best Qualified
* Department Selection Interviews
* Conditional Job Offer, pending:
     * DOJ Livescan and Drug/Alcohol Screening

Screening for Best Qualified  

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.  If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.  

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that         list the student’s name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.  
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the         registrar’s office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the   field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any              submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide       these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has         been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

 1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

 2. An evaluation of the applicant’s degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

 EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
 601 University Ave., Suite 127
 Sacramento, CA 95825
 (916) 921-0790
www.eres.com

 FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
 P.O. Box 151739
 San Diego, CA 92175
 (619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org

 CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
 P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
 (714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com

 GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
 (310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org

 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
 P.O. Box 3665
 Culver City, CA 90231-3665
 (310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.

Come join us! This is where YOU belong.

Agency: County of Yolo

Address: 625 Court Street, Room 101

Woodland, California, 95695Phone(530) 666-8055 
Website http://www.yolocounty.org