The Humboldt County Library has an immediate opening for Library Division Manager: Adult & Youth Services. Our new Library Division Manager: Adult & Youth Services will join the Humboldt County Library team as we begin an exciting new chapter in providing expanded library services to our communities. An ambitious multi-year project will transform our physical spaces, while a strategic plan guides our work connecting people and ideas to nurture the social, economic, and educational well-being of those we serve.
The Area
Living and working in Humboldt County provides the opportunity to enjoy exquisite beaches, breathtaking redwood forests, and warm inland valleys. In addition to natural beauty, there are a variety of delicious eateries, a cool art and music scene, and charming, eclectic communities. Humboldt County is a rural county located approximately 250 miles north of the Bay Area and 150 miles west of Redding. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant with numerous rivers, beaches, city parks, county parks, Bureau of Land Management public lands, numerous State Parks, and Redwood National Park. Residents enjoy hiking in the majestic redwoods, salmon fishing in the Klamath River, walking/biking on community trails, mountain biking in the hills, and surfing in the Pacific Ocean. Humboldt County has a population of approximately 136,000. There are seven incorporated cities in the county, all within a thirty-minute drive to Eureka (the county seat): Arcata, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, and Trinidad. Humboldt County is served by U.S. 101, State Route 36 and State Route 299. Humboldt has a commercial airport (Airport code ACV) in McKinleyville with daily flights to San Francisco. The county offices are located in the City of Eureka, the largest incorporated city in Humboldt with a population of approximately 27,000. The region boasts affordable coastal living compared to other coastal communities in California with an average median single family home price of $449,000 (redfin.com, January 2023). Eureka has a pleasant year-round coastal/ Mediterranean climate with summer temperatures ranging from 52 to 62°F and winter temperatures ranging from 42 to 55°F. Several miles inland the temperature range is significantly warmer. Humboldt has small town living without traffic congestion. The average commute time is about 15 minutes.
The Library Â
The Humboldt County Public Library System (HCL) is a popular Humboldt community resource. Over 86% of county residents are registered borrowers, and even more visit to use the library’s wi-fi or gather for free programs and other services. The library is supported by property taxes and governed by the County Board of Supervisors. The HCL system comprises 11 libraries and one bookmobile, providing community-wide access to library materials, information services, activities and events. Eureka Library functions as the operational headquarters for HCL and serves as a distribution center for materials and services that support the library as a whole. Humboldt County Library offers you committed coworkers, outstanding public service benefits, and Sundays and Mondays off. Apply to join the team!
The Position
Under general direction from Library Director, Library Division Manager: Adult & Youth Services, engages, provides direct support, and develops talent for the Library’s Adult and Youth Services Divisions.
Qualities We Value
Team-oriented
Personal Accountability
Collaborative Leadership
This position will work Tuesday – Saturday and includes evening hours.
This position is located in Eureka, CA.
Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the activities of a library division; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSÂ
The Library Division Manager is the first full management level in the professional Librarian series. Incumbents are responsible for participating on the library management team and for planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising an assigned division or system-wide service. Primary responsibilities involve administration and management of physical facilities, reference and readers’ advisory services, collection development and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and support staff. This class is distinguished from Assistant Director of Library Services in that the latter has system-wide management responsibilities and acts for the Director in a relief basis.
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Specified position may require a valid California driver’s license. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
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A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university, possession of a Master’s degree in Library Science, and two years of lead or supervisory experience as a professional librarian.
CalPERS Retirement
Selection Procedure
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations. A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.
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Policy of Nondiscrimination
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.
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The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.
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How to Apply
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing. Â
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It is important that your application show all the relevant experience and education you possess.
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Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Â Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Â Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. Â The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Â Scores will be provided in writing only.
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MEDICAL EXAMINATION:Â A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
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OTHER EXAMINATIONS:Â Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
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LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
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PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Â Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period.
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EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:  It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States.  For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
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The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.
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All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Â Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Â Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Â THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.Â
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