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Description The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the class of Library Branch Supervisor (MLS) at the Winters Community Library of the Yolo County Library system. The selected candidate will work primarily at the Winters Community Library and will be required to work evening and weekend hours as part of their regular schedule. This position will work in a team environment and will oversee the daily operations of a rural community joint-use branch library located on the Winters High School campus.The Branch Supervisor ensures the smooth operation of the library, including close collaboration with school library staff, recruiting volunteers, acting as the Yolo County Library liaison to Winters High School, the Friends group and other community groups, providing quality library services to school class visits, performing circulation duties, responding to questions from patrons in person, over the phone and by email, developing, planning, and executing programs and community outreach, and overseeing the daily use and maintenance of public computers. The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish, though other languages may also be desirable. The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access. The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community. They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired. The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming. They should also be someone who is actively engaged with new technologies; possesses an aptitude to skillfully manage grants and projects; is confident in leading others; and has a firm grasp of current and emerging library trends.The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.” The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities. Essential Functions Please clickto view the complete Library Branch Supervisor MLS job description. Employment Standards Education:Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Information Services, or related library field or equivalent from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship;ANDExperience: One (1) year professional library experience in a public or private library.License:Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Application & Selection Process It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:As an attachment to the online applicationBy e-mail to style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By fax to (530) 666-8049By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 (closed from 12:00- 1:00 pm)Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via mail, or County interoffice mail.Selection ProcedureThe selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. Screen for Minimum QualificationsScreening for Best QualifiedDepartment Selection InterviewsReference ChecksConditional Job Offer, pending:Pre-Employment ExamsDrug & Alcohol ScreeningDepartment of Justice Live ScanConfirmed Job OfferEstimated Start DateVerification of EducationAcceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of a diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency.The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site(Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:A written statement from a accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable courses for content, credit and grade.Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE4773 Mangels BlvdFairfield, CA 94534(707) 7592866FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICESan Diego, CA 92175(619) 265-5810CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.Anaheim, CA 92817(714) 237-9272INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALSEVALUATION SERVICECulver City, CA 90231-3665(310) 258-9451Screening for Best QualifiedThe supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.Contact InformationFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail ator by phone at (530) 666-8055.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.RETIREMENTWere you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic membersof CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies whocome to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!"Classic" member CalPERSretirement formulas are:Misc: at 55Safety: at 55Deputy Sheriff Safety: at 50"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:Misc: 2% @ 62Safety: @ 57BENEFITS The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance- CalPERS Retirement- Deferred Compensation Plans- Flexible Spending Accounts- Employee Assistance Program- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave- Holidays & Floating Holidays- Disability Plans- Social Security & MedicareBenefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking 01 The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet. Yes No 02 Are you a current, regular (permanent or probationary) employee of Yolo County? Yes No 03 What department do you currently work in? If not a current employee, please type "N/A". 04 Describe your approach to community-wide outreach and programming. Include factors you would consider to ensure equitable and inclusive services to a diverse community. 05 Please provide specific examples of your experience as a person-in-charge of a building and/or as a lead worker supervising subordinate staff and include any experience you may have working at a joint-use library. Please include information about the types of duties you performed in that role and the number of employees you led or supervised. 06 I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County. Yes No Required Question