The Position:
The Deputy County Librarian is an Executive Management position, which reports directly to the County Librarian and is responsible for the development of policy and the implementation of the library’s mission, policies and procedures throughout the library system and acts as department head in the absence of the County Librarian.
Typical management responsibilities include consulting with the County Librarian in the formulation of administrative policy and assumes responsibility for implementation: Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the operations of the library system through subordinate supervisory personnel; Planning, developing and evaluating the needs and methods of service delivery of County Library programs; Planning, developing, and evaluating information technology and collection plans; Analyzing staffing requirements; implementing improvements and action plans; Participate in personnel management in the areas of labor relations, recruitment, hiring, goal setting, evaluation, orientation, training, team building and mentoring; Facilitate the development of the management team; Review and recommend departmental budget requests for inclusion in Library budget; Monitors budget reports and authorizes budget modifications; Assists Community Librarian, local communities and library commissions in assessing building and program needs; Assists Information Systems, Collection, Circulation, and Virtual Library Managers in assessing and implementing services and creating efficiencies; Represent the County Librarian at community, professional, governmental and other meetings; and may be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as required.
The Executive Leadership team consists of the County Librarian, two (2) Deputy County Librarians and one (1) Financial and Administrative Services Manager. Together they are responsible for an operating budget of $32.9 million and the management of 255 full-time equivalents (FTE’s) employees.
Desirable Characteristics:
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a proven executive who will be a progressive, energetic, responsive, politically astute and confident leader who is flexible, a good problem solver, and customer service oriented. The individual should be a team player that possesses the creative vision to advance Library services. Additionally, this person will thrive in a high pressure, fast paced, dynamic and changing environment with constantly shifting priorities. Interpersonal skills and the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities, and to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization is a must.
The Library:
Santa Clara County Library District is one of the top 100 libraries in the United States. For ten years, it has ranked among the top 10 libraries in the nation for its size by Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings which uses 25 different measures such as collections, circulation, visits and customer service. Since 2010, it has been one of Library Journal’s America’s Star Libraries. With more than three million visits each year, Santa Clara County Library District is one of the most-used public resources in the region.
The Santa Clara County Library District serves residents in unincorporated County neighborhoods and the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga. The Library is a dependent special district governed by a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of representatives of each of these nine cities and two representatives from the County Board of Supervisors. The headquarters of Santa Clara County Library, located in Los Gatos, includes a central warehouse plus administration, technical services, information systems, accounting, collection development, virtual library and outreach support. Library services are provided to the public through seven community libraries, one branch, two bookmobiles, and The Reading Program, a district-wide adult literacy program based in the Gilroy Library. Each community library building is owned by the municipality with collections and operations provided by Santa Clara County Library District.
The Ideal Candidate:
A qualified candidate would typically acquire knowledge and abilities through attainment of a Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited university and at least five years of recent progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a community library system; at least three of which must include participation in program and policy determination either on a system wide basis or as the librarian in charge of a community library and possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library administration and organization; Principles and practices of planning, organization and management techniques as applied to a modern public library system; Principles of personnel, fiscal administration, supervision, and staff development; Planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating intra-system library programs and policies and their relationship with community needs Principles and practices of librarianship including collection development, circulation, reference and reader advisory services.
In addition candidates should have the ability to plan, organize and direct comprehensive programs for providing library services; Effectively supervise and train professional and non-professional personnel; 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 extending library services; Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with individuals and groups; Develop and maintain good relations with the public, library staff and community and government organizations.
Compensation and Benefits:
$116,740 - 149,770 Annually DOQ
The County provides a generous Executive Management benefit package that includes:
County contribution to the Public Employees’ Retirement System for the "2.5% at Age 55" Plan
Payment by the County of approx. 7% of employees' 8% required contribution to PERS with employees self pay 7.288% of reportable compensation for PERS contribution
Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) to PERS reported as part of pension benefits
PERS retirement benefit calculation based on Single Highest Year. New calculation on hires after January 1, 2013
Health Insurance: Single Premium – Fully paid on all health plans; Family Premium – Fully paid depending on plan
Dental/Vision Insurance: Single and family premiums fully paid
$200,000 Double Indemnity Term Life Insurance coverage paid by the County
Annual Leave: 36 days per fiscal year, including Annual Leave “Cash-Out” Program
10 paid holidays per fiscal year (subject to change in the future)
Administrative Leave: In lieu of personal leave, education leave, bereavement leave, etc.
Application must be completed online at www.sccjobs.org
Derek E. Wolfgram
Deputy County Librarian, Community Libraries and Human Resources
Santa Clara County Library District
14600 Winchester Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408.293.2326, ext. 3002
Email: dwolfgram@sccl.org
Web: www.sccl.org
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