City of Oxnard is hiring : Senior Librarian in California

Overview

• This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.

The City of Oxnard’s Cultural and Community Services Department, Library Division, is seeking a Senior Librarian to act as a lead Librarian for the branch libraries 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 includes the Main Library, the South Oxnard Branch and the Colonia Branch, and has served the community for over 115 years since opening in 1907 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

What you’ll do

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

Responsibilities

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.

Union Membership

Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Association (SEIU).

Note : For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

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 / Reasonable Accommodation

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.

The City makes reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants requesting accommodation must document the 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, the employer will provide instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before action is taken. For more information on E-Verify, contact DHS at 888-897-7781 or 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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