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Job Description
Examples of Duties
Please Note: This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the County Librarian.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:- Consults with and assists the County Librarian in the planning, coordination, and administration of the community library services.
- Interprets, plans, organizes, and executes Department functions through subordinate supervisors.
- Represents the County Librarian at community meetings, workshops, and statewide gatherings.
- Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff when necessary.
- Participates in the development of long-range plans and annual budget estimates.
- Prepares or supervises preparation of special studies, reports, and correspondence.
- Maintains a current awareness of the community and the profession, including attending staff conferences and meetings of professional organizations.
- Makes presentations to staff, the public, organizations, agencies, and governmental entities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Library Science that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Experience :
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity.
License :
Possess a valid California Driver License at the time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification.
Supplemental:
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Essential Functions- Participates in the Library's strategic planning, including preparation and administration of the budget.
- May act on behalf of the County Librarian in his or her absence.
- Manages, directs, and evaluates personnel, resources and communications.
- Effectively collaborate with library staff, other County staff, and outside agencies in the development and implementation of library programs, projects, and activities.
- Conducts meetings, workshops, and special events as assigned.
- Participate on various committees as required.
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical records and reports.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, regulations and develop appropriate conclusions.
- Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Implement improvement plans.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Emerging technology to enhance library services.
- Principles and practices of modern librarianship and of public library administration, including library tools, methods, procedures, services organizations, and technology.
- Principles and techniques involved in the operation and administration of library programs, collections and services, and their relation to community needs.
- Branch library theory and practice.
- Library facility planning and development.
- Principles of effective personnel management.
- Laws and regulations relating to library operations.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Establishes and maintains library priorities and timelines.
- Develop and maintain contacts and good relations with the public, staff, community and government organizations.
- Evaluate community needs and develop appropriate services and programs.
- Develop subordinates and future library leaders.
- Interpret library policy and speak before community groups.
- Resolve and/or answer difficult policy or procedural questions.
- Analyze budgetary and staffing requirements and make recommendations.
- Organize, analyze, and supervise comprehensive intra-system library programs and policies and recommend specific plans for modifying or expanding library services.
ALLOWANCES
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
$100 per month expense allowance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Management Disability Insurance - Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Consults with and assists the County Librarian in the planning, coordination, and administration of the community library services.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Merced County
Show moreMerced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.
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