Library Director Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

*Administratively updated on July 7, 2026 to provide further clarification on the appointment type definition*

Application Opening - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Application Deadline - This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Recruitment ID: RTF0146946-01156377

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt As-Needed: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer.  This appointment is as-needed not to exceed six (6) months or 1040 work hours during any fiscal year.

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City's Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, three administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit www.sfpl.org.

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library's mission.

Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various types of motor vehicles for the pickup and delivery of library materials, mails, equipment, and (including unloading and loading) of library materials, mail, equipment and supplies to and from the Main Library, Support Services Center, 750 Brannan Street, 1455 Market Street, Branch Library Locations, and other designated locations as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arranges outgoing and incoming bins in the truck for pickup and delivery;
• Places delivery bins in designated drop off spaces as directed by location;
• Utilizes and understands the San Francisco Public Library color coded bin system;
• Ensures that loads are properly and safely secured;
• Cleans and does light maintenance on vehicles and equipment by checking oil, tires and fluid levels, and changes fuses;
• Communicates with supervisors regarding route delivery for information and safety;
• Prepares in writing a variety of reports such as daily reports which list driving activity, accident reports, maintenance reports; and
•  Performs DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (CA Highway Patrol) inspections and completes appropriate forms.
• Maintains and records statistical data on the number of bins, items, and articles delivered and collected.

Working Conditions:
Work requires bending and stretching to lift loaded and empty bins of various library materials and equipment with the use of a hand truck. Employee should possess basic knowledge of operation and care of light trucks and various vehicles, and also safe work practices to protect the safety of oneself and others. Employee should have the willingness and ability to work with limited direct supervision. Schedule flexibility is required, including availability to work on an as-needed basis to support operational needs.

About the Truck Driver On-call Pool:
The Public Library's as-needed truck driver pool will be a group or pool of on-call truck drivers who will temporarily fill in throughout the department's citywide facilities in cases of vacation, illness, and other leaves. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.  Requires two (2) years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or other trucks over 26,000 pounds, such as winch trucks, semi-trailers, sweepers, multiple-unit tractor mowers, dump trucks, or other construction vehicles with power take-off units and/or lift gates.
2. A good driving record. An applicant will be considered a negligent driver (and there not qualified) if their driving record shows six (6) or more violation points in the last twelve (12) months, or eight (8) or more violation points in the last twenty-four (24) months, or ten (10) or more violation points in the last thirty-six (36) months.
3. License: Requires possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver's license with current Medical Certificate. License must have no restriction on driving vehicles with air brakes.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements | Department of Human Resources

Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer's authorized representative. Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification.

Applications will be screened for relevant and qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

• Select the "Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquires to Christian Molina, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.