LIBRARIAN IV Job at Mobile County Personnel Board
General Information
This is professional administrative work assisting the Library Director in planning, managing, coordinating and directing the operations of the Mobile Public Library.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF
COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS
Computer stations available in the lobby are currently limited in order to maintain social distancing and will be cleaned at the end of each use.
Please also note that our lobby has limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. No more than one person may accompany those using the computers and both parties must remain in the individual kiosk area assigned.
NOTICE:
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile) . You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.
It is extremely important to provide a valid email address on your application and to monitor the email account for notifications and additional information.
As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.
To ensure that messages arrive in your inbox safely, please add @personnelboard.org and @governmentjobs.com to your Safe Sender list. If you need details on how to add email addresses to your Safe Sender list, please refer to the Help documentation of your email program, or contact your email service provider.
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile) . You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.
It is extremely important to provide a valid email address on your application and to monitor the email account for notifications and additional information.
As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.
To ensure that messages arrive in your inbox safely, please add @personnelboard.org and @governmentjobs.com to your Safe Sender list. If you need details on how to add email addresses to your Safe Sender list, please refer to the Help documentation of your email program, or contact your email service provider.
JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY $68,070 - $108,820
EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. READ CAREFULLY
. No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Attainment of a minimum of a master’s degree from a recognized college or university in library science and a minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including a minimum of three years administrative and supervisory experience at the level of Librarian III; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of library administration; thorough knowledge of public library management; thorough knowledge of library services and programs; thorough knowledge of professional library literature, collection development principles and strategies; thorough knowledge of automation principles and practices, computer equipment and software; thorough knowledge of community needs, customer interest levels, group and community interests; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of a large and dispersed library staff; ability to analyze, evaluate, plan and implement library services and operations and to develop sound recommendations; ability to lead and motivate others; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, employees and the general public.
Description
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Plans, directs and supervises public library services, operations and activities; provides advice, direction, and interpretation of library policies, mission, values and strategic direction; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and priorities; ensures the maintenance of a viable collection of library materials to meet the needs of library patrons; participates in system wide management decisions; participates in the development and administration of an assigned budget; analyzes public service needs and makes recommendations; assists subordinate librarians in planning, coordinating and organizing specific functional, programmatic and physical aspects of library services and facilities; analyzes statistical data and historical records for the improvement of existing library services; assists the Library Director in planning for additional branch libraries and expansion of library services; provides estimates and forecasts of library operations to assist in short and long range planning; develops goals, plans and measurements for public services operations; speaks before civic and community groups and organizations regarding library services and policies; maintains effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, employees and the general public; performs related work as required.
Important Information
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the management of Library operations, including Circulation, Reference Services, Youth Services and Technical Services and Automation. Work is performed in accordance with established policies under the general direction of the Library Director with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and supervision is exercised over professional, technical, clerical and other employees. A Librarian IV will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Library Director in the latter's absence.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
NOTICE:
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.
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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.
Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.
__________________
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.
Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.
An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the
FAQs link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) on the
Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.
Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Applications
must be complete and
all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver’s license, and/or certifications)
must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting.
If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office
at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
Subsequent applications submitted for the same job posting will be rejected.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered.
Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the
College Transcript Information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) link on the
Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.
OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.
FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.
Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.
NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.
OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.
FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.
Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.
NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.
GEORGE SMITH, DIRECTOR
THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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