Librarian II - Hesperia*

Job Description:

Librarian II - Hesperia*

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Library System is a highly interactive and fast-paced customer service environment. The Hesperia Branch is hiring for a Librarian II, who is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising professional library activities and services. Responsibilities also include outreach, developing special interest programs, and developing collections to meet community interests.

Note: The Library System has 32 branches throughout the County. This recruitment is for the Hesperia Branch only . If you are not interested in employment in Hesperia, you should not apply at this time.

For a more detailed description of duties, view the Librarian II job description.

This positions offers excellent benefits for the employee and their dependents!

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES
3% Effective February 22, 2025**
**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. With a dedicated team of talented individuals, the San Bernardino County Library strives to provide equal access information, technology, programs, and services for all county residents. The County Library serves as a source for educational and recreational learning by offering use of computers, Wi-Fi availability, checking out books, and other free programs. For more information, visit https://library.sbcounty.gov/ .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Work Schedule: This position requires regular weekend and evening work schedules.

Location: The current vacancy exists at the Hesperia Branch Library. Applicants that select they are available for the Hesperia location and refuse a job offer or waive an interview based on location will be removed from the eligibility list.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of the position include the following: frequent reaching and bending; continuous walking and standing; continuous pushing and pulling; constant lifting of materials and books up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must qualify with one (1) of the following options:

OPTION #1

Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time management experience in a library, retail, educational or customer service related industry, which includes full-scope supervision. Experience must include direct, in-person contact with the general public.

-OR-

OPTION #2

Education: A completed Associate's Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time management experience in a library, retail, educational or customer service related industry, which includes full-scope supervision. Experience must include direct, in-person contact with the general public.

Note: Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving youth; experience creating, implementing, and monitoring a wide array of programs; and possess strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. A Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$58,468.80 - $84,344.00 Annually