City of Oxnard is hiring : Senior Librarian in Oxnard

Overview

The City of Oxnard’s Cultural and Community Services Department, Library Division, is seeking a Senior Librarian to act as a lead Librarian in the Circulation unit with an innovative spirit, a desire to inspire those around them and a commitment to enhancing the lives of others through learning and discovery.

The Oxnard Public Library’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse community of 200,000 residents by providing free and equal access to the resources, services and programs that encourage life-long learning and lead to success. The Library is a valued community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, the South Oxnard Branch and the Colonia Branch. The Oxnard Public Library has been a community resource for over 115 years since opening in 1907 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Circulation Library Units : Provide leadership and guidance in the circulation functions of the library.
• Be a Reference Services and Patrons’ Advisor : Provide exemplary customer service, guidance and act as a resource to patrons and co-workers alike.
• Be part of Program and Service Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation : Continually participate in community engagement efforts and contribute to the continual development of innovative and responsive services for Oxnard’s diverse community.
• Provide Operational Support : Act as a lead to other library staff by being knowledgeable in the effective use of Library facilities, equipment, services, and programming.
• Project and Program Management : Assist with the creation, execution and management of all aspects of project planning for designed services delivery including budget, resources, timeline, and outcomes based on evaluation. Coordinate all administrative and logistics details, such as coordination of volunteers when needed, marketing and advertising, budget tracking, and leading project teams.

Payroll / Classification Title Librarian, Senior

WORK SCHEDULE : The normal work week is Monday through Thursday and every other Saturday and Sunday as assigned. Hours may include some evenings and / or nights. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts that is outside the standard City work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs and perform on call duties. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

NOTE : The salary range listed on this job flyer is for this position only.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

Responsibilities and Duties

Education

Experience

Other Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

Application Process

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and / or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. This recruitment is being used to fill a vacancy pending a retirement in October 2025 and will not be filled until after October 10, 2025. The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people / individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT : On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov / e-verify

For questions, please contact : Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org.

NOTE : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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