Job Description
**First Review of Applications Scheduled For October 6, 2017**
JOB DESCRIPTION
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DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the activities, programs, and services of the County Public Library, including fiscal management, personnel management, program planning and evaluation, and public relations; to represent library activities, programs, and services with the public; to represent the County Library System with the public, boards, and other government agencies; to perform professional library services; to perform special assignments as directed; to provide administrative support for the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position class for the position which oversees and directs the functions and activities of the County Library System. Responsibilities include directing, coordinating, and supervising the work of staff, preparing and administering the budget, and performing a broad range of professional library work.
Miscellaneous Information
The Plumas County Librarian is responsible for all aspects of the Plumas County Library system. This includes management of branch Libraries located in Chester, Greenville, Portola, Quincy and the Sierra County’s library system. The main office for this position is located in Quincy and will require occasional travel to the other Branch Libraries.
Additional Info & Requirements
Qualifications
Broad and extensive experience in professional work, including at least two (2) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
Possession of Masters of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited library school, preferably with additional study library, business, and/or public administration.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Community
Plumas County, California, is a rural county in the beautiful Sierra Nevadas. The Plumas County Library is headquartered in the county seat of Quincy, a friendly, welcoming town of about 5,000 people. The library is busy and well-loved, with an active Friends of the Library group and lots of community support.