Librarian I

LIBRARIAN I

San Diego County Library is hiring for the position of Librarian I. The position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $69,264.00 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5. Future Salary Increases June 2027: 3.03% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.03% Market Adjustment). Employees in this job classification assigned to a Rural Library location may be eligible for a 5% premium. Eligible locations include Alpine, Borrego Springs, Campo, Crest, Descanso, Fallbrook, Fletcher Hills, Jacumba, Julian, Lincoln Acres, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, or Valley Center. Responsibilities Keep up with current library trends Provide customers with reference services, information, and reader guidance Plan, create, promote and present library programs and events Provide supervision to Library Technicians, volunteers, and hourly workers Qualifications Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, supplemented by a minimum of nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of graduate library science coursework from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of full-time paraprofessional library experience. Notes Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements at the time of application. A master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is highly desirable. Experience working in a public library is also highly desirable. Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Conditions of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information. Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool. Strategic Plan The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability, which are infused throughout our operations. The county also aims to strengthen its communities with innovative, inclusive, and data-driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Diversity & Inclusion The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Diego