LIBRARIAN III

Salary : $70,876.00 - $90,454.00 Annually
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 26-0201
Department: Library
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Description
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 27 & 30, 2026
The Fresno County Public Library invites applications for the position of Librarian III. The incumbent is responsible for performing the more difficult and specialized professional librarian services in various functional areas including adult, young adult, and children's' library services; historical program services; and business and public relations services.
The current vacancy is within the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS) division, a part of the Fresno County Public Library (FCPL). SJVLS is a Joint Powers Agency consisting of 10 library systems and 106 library branches which provides networking and automation services to their members.
Please note: The incumbent must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends (including Sundays).
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Library Science that is acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid professional librarian experience, one (1) year of which must have involved the administration of an Integrated Library System (ILS) or the administration of software that interfaced directly with an ILS.

License: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License may be required.

Possession of a valid California Class "B" Driver's License may be required.

Note: Recruitment or certification may be limited to candidates with an education, experience, license, and/or certificate background related to specific position vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only .An online application can be found at: .
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: .
Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Should a recruitment be open on a continuous basis, eligibles shall be certified in the order they are received not to exceed the maximum certification the department is entitled to.

• Tentative Interview Dates: November 27 & 30 , 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Zachary Carter
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION
01


I have attached copies of my transcripts or degree and understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.
Please note: The Education section of the application must be completed and must accurately reflect the information shown on the transcripts.

• Yes, I have attached my transcripts or degree.
• No, I have not attached my transcripts or degree and understand my application will be denied.

02


Please describe your experience working with an Integrated Library System, or electronic resources that interact with an Integrated Library System.
03


If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection, a working webcam (camera), and a microphone that will allow you to complete the examination? Please note that the examination may be remotely proctored, and a functioning webcam and microphone are required. The examination will take approximately one (1) hour to complete. If you marked "No," please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible.

• Yes
• No

04


Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the exam process must contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io and must submit their request at least 5 days prior to the scheduled exam date listed on this recruitment flyer. Supporting documentation may be required to evaluate the request.

• I have read and understand the information provided.

05


Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair / Recruitment Event
• Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
• Other

06


If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
07


If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
Required Question