Librarian II

City of Newport Beach • Newport Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Newport Beach Library Services Department is hiring a Librarian II for one full-time vacancy at the Central Library. The selected candidate will join either the Children’s or Adult services team, with an emphasis on reference services, collection development, programming, and outreach. The Librarian II will often serve as the person in charge during nights and weekends when the Administrative Team is not in the building.

Candidates must submit a resume with their online application. The recruitment may close once 150 applications are received or at the stated deadline, whichever occurs first. Candidates whose applications are judged most qualified will be invited to interview. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review, including fingerprinting by the Newport Beach Police Department. City employees are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

• Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, or a qualifying combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• A Master’s degree in Library Service from an American Library Association-accredited college or university, or a qualifying combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• A valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required for field duties involving operation of a personal or City vehicle.
• Successful completion of a thorough background review, including fingerprinting by the Newport Beach Police Department.
• Attach a resume to the online application.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services.
• Contribute to collection development.
• Develop and deliver programming.
• Conduct outreach.
• Serve as the person in charge during nights and weekends when the Administrative Team is not in the building.
• Respond as a disaster service worker in the event of a disaster, if asked.

Benefits

• City benefit package.
• Membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level