Librarian III (3634 - C00191) | City and County of San Francisco

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Librarian III (3634 - C00191)

Recruitment: REF28102F

Published: June 23, 2023

Accepting applications until: June 23, 2023

Contact:

Hana Mendoza - Hana.Mendoza@sfgov.org

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department: Citywide
Job class: 3634-Librarian III
Salary range: $122,096.00 - $148,408.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

About:

This is a Citywide Exam

Department: Citywide
Job class: 3634-Librarian III
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10 What does this mean?
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse communities. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library in the city’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 11 million each year, SFPL serves more than 6 million visitors annually. With a strong budget, SFPL has approximately 900 employees committed to outstanding public service.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
• Application Opening: June 12, 2023
• Application Deadline: June 23, 2023
• Compensation Range: $111,982.00 - $136,110.00 To see Classification and Compensation information click here.
• Recruitment ID: CBT - 3634 - C00191

Role description

Librarian III - (3634 - C00191) - Essential Functions

Under general direction, the 3634 Librarian III is responsible for managing complex or multiple operations or programs. The essential functions of the classification include: managing the staff and operations of one or more branch libraries or library programs, or a service unit of the Main Library, Technical Services or other functional units; supervising Librarian II’s and other staff; providing information and direction on the use of library resources; interpreting library policy, responding to suggestions and inquiries, and recommending and implementing new procedures, guidelines or policies; managing and supervising reference work; coordinating and overseeing the activities of staff assigned to the selection, acquisition, cataloging or processing of library materials; writing letters, memos, reports, publications and other documents; assisting in policy formulation and implementation; managing collections in accordance with the San Francisco Public Library Collection Development Plan; preparing and managing library unit budgets; managing and supervising the planning and coordination of programming and exhibitions; making public presentations; and managing and promoting positive community relations and partnerships. Performs other duties as required.

How to qualify

How to qualify

The MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for the 3634 Librarian III class are:

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college or university program accredited by the American Library Association.

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Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian, including at least two (2) years supervising other professional librarians (verification/proof of experience is required at time of filing application).

Special Conditions:

Notes:

1. Some positions require fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department's bilingual needs. Qualified candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application form the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.

2. Some positions require 12 months (2,000 hours) of verifiable experience performing the duties of a Children’s and Youth Services Librarian.

3. Some positions in this class are subject to irregular work schedules and may require evening and/or weekend work; and require constant public contact. Positions in this classification may be required to work at various locations within the Library system.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.”

Verification of Experience and/or Education:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

How to Apply:
Applications for Librarian III are only accepted through an online process.
Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.
Email Confirmation of your application submission: Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Selection Procedures
I. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): Applications that pass the initial screening for minimum qualifications will receive a Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training.
II. Management Test Battery (Weight: 40%): Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: http://sfdhr.org/management-test-battery-information. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery in order to continue in the selection process. This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.
III. Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (Weight: 60%): Qualified candidates will be required to complete a Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire which will be sent by email after candidates passed the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire and Management Test Battery examination. The Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas.

Passing scores must be achieved on the Management Test Battery and the Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List/Score Report. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Requests for an alternate test date may be considered in limited circumstances and must be submitted to the analyst listed in this announcement within five (5) calendar days of the announcement of the test date.

What else should I know?

How to Apply:
Applications for Librarian III are only accepted through an online process.
Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.
Email Confirmation of your application submission: Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com).Applicants will receive a c confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Banked Scores: Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please click here.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Exam Analyst: If you have any questions about this application process, feel free to contact Hana Mendoza at hana.mendoza@sfgov.org.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.