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City of Benicia, CA seeks a visionary leader for LIBRARY DIRECTOR
FINAL FILING DEADLINE
December 15, 2004; testing process will not begin until early 2005
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Benicia Public Library is a progressive single-outlet library serving the City of Benicia, CA, population 27,200. The library has an innovative program that includes activities for all ages, an adult literacy program, and is part of the SNAP consortium. The library is open seven days a week with a staff of 22 FTE. Circulation is currently at 330,000 volumes annually. Last year the library hosted 707 programs and events which were attended by 17,638 people. www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
ABOUT THE CITY
Benicia, a city of 27,200 residents, lies nestled on the shore of the north San Francisco Bay, just 35 miles from San Francisco and 23 miles from the Napa Valley wine country. Benicia was named one of the top ten most playful cities in the U.S. by "Nick Jr." magazine in 2003, in part because of the excellence of the library.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Library Director, appointed by the City Manager, is a member of the City's management team. The Director supervises a staff of six full-time librarians, five full-time library assistants, a full-time Adult Literacy/ESL coordinator, and a full-time administrative assistant. In addition, there are many part-time employees and an active group of volunteers.
For more information about the responsibilities of the position, please request a brochure from the City.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to MLS degree from an accredited institution AND five years of professional library experience including at least two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Visionary, innovative, and dynamic
- Strong advocate for libraries at the local, state, and national level
- Customer-oriented, enjoys working with people of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Collaborative manager who supports the professional growth of staff at all levels of the organization
- Knowledgeable about current products and issues in the area of technology
- Able to work cooperatively with other City departments
- Willing to engage the community and promote outreach for library services
COMPENSATION
Salary range is $7,030 to $8,545 per month
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision plans; premiums for HMO option fully paid by City
- Three weeks paid vacation per year
- Sixteen days paid administrative leave per year
- Twelve paid holidays and two paid personal leave days per year
- City pays 7% of employee's 8% contribution to PERS; formula for retirement benefits is 2.7% at age 55
- City contributes 7% to a deferred compensation plan if employee contributes 3%
SELECTION PROCESS
Final filing deadline is December 15, 2004; testing process will not begin until early 2005
To apply for this challenging career opportunity, please submit a completed City application form to the City of Benicia, Human Resources Department, 250 East L St., Benicia, CA 94510
For a brochure describing the position in more detail, or for an application: call the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at 707-746-4305; email jobs@ci.benicia.ca.us; or download an application from www.ci.benicia.ca.us. For additional information, call interim Library Director Daveta Cooper at 707-746-4343.
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