Salary : $77,013.59 - $93,859.10 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-028740
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Library. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Library located in Visalia managing the main branch of the Tulare County Library. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
- Plan, organize, and manage the main library or a region with system wide responsibilities.
- Plan, assign, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Work independently and as part of the management team.
- Oversee the collection development, branch operations, or programming for the main library or a region.
- Prepare a variety of correspondence grants, reports, surveys, statistics, and budgets.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:
- Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Library and Information science or equivalent.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience as a librarian with demonstrated growth in supervision and management responsibilities with at least one year in a supervisory role equivalent to a Librarian III. One year as a library paraprofessional with demonstrated growth in supervision and management responsibilities can be substituted for one year of librarian experience.
Knowledge of:
- Library practices, policies, and procedures.
- Library and customer services practices, tools, and trends.
- Supervision and organization of library services or branches.
- Principles and practices of supervision, evaluation, and training.
- Public relations, publicity, and outreach methods.
- Library resources, programming, collection development, technology, and technical services, including cataloging, classification, and integrated library systems.
- Library networks and resources, including the San Joaquin Library System.
- Basic budgeting and grant management and monitoring.
- Office software, computers, and equipment.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work independently and as part a team.
- Communicate effectively with people of various ages, education, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds in a respectful, patient, tactful, and courteous manner.
- Operate standard office equipment, computers, and software.
- Manage, monitor, and administer operations of the main library or a region.
- Supervise train, motivate, coordinate, and evaluate staff.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Conducts research and stays up to date on library programs and services.to meet the needs of the public.
- Implement, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
- Correctly interpret information and take appropriate action.
- Work with community groups and other organizations to develop programs and services.
- Prepare and contribute to a variety of correspondence, grants, reports, surveys, statistics, and budgets.
- Conducts research and stays up to date on library programs and services.
- Collect and organize information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Establish priorities and set goals and objectives.
- Adjust to workload changes and work effectively under stress to meet deadlines.
- Plan, prepare, and give presentations to variety of groups to train, present, and promote library services.
- Retain and recall information.
- Write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, grants, letters, and other documents. Read and understand verbal and written instructions and information, both general and technical, and convey clearly to others.
- Establish rapport and effective working relationships with staff and the public.
- Coordinate training and instruction for library patrons and staff in use of the library, including library practices, policies, and procedures.
- Recognize and maintain confidentiality of information in compliance with laws and department regulations.
- Establish and maintain a cohesive team-oriented environment.
- Learn the principles and practices of budget preparation and management.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Skill/Ability to:
- Speak, read, and write Spanish or another needed language.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 19
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position.Do you possess the required Master's degree in Library Science or the equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association? Provide proof of degree with copies of transcripts or diploma.
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What are your library supervision and management strengths?
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Summarize your view of customer service.
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Summarize your experience managing or supervising projects, branches, and staff.
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Describe experience working with rural or other underserved communities.
Required Question
