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Librarian II (Restricted)

Librarian II (Restricted)

City of OaklandOakland, CA, US
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Salary

89,294.40 - $109,680.48 Annually

Location

Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full Time Civil Service

Job Number

25-AP217-07R

Department

Oakland Public Library

Opening Date

08 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date

9 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the  Oakland Public Library ?

Oakland Public Library (OPL) empowers all people to explore, connect, and grow. Through our eighteen (18) branches, over three hundred dedicated employees serve multiple communities located within the Cities of Oakland, Piedmont, and Emeryville.

OPL is an indispensable partner in transforming lives through robust equity and diversity initiatives, responsive services, and unique programming adapted to serve the needs of a multifaceted community. We champion a future filled with joy for all people, and our staff actively engages and works in conjunction with various community partners to envision, develop, and promote our evolving services.

We are looking for someone who is :

  • Community Focused –  You excel at building strong community partnerships and bringing library services to life for diverse audiences through outreach, programs, and education.
  • Creative & Committed  – You can develop innovative programs, manage multiple projects from start to finish, and pay close attention to detail while evaluating what works best.
  • A Skilled Leader and Coach – You inspire staff to grow, take on new challenges, and reach their full potential.
  • Relationship Oriented  –  You understand the needs and perspectives of others and respond thoughtfully in every situation.
  • Trustworthy and Dependable – You follow through on commitments, respect confidentiality, and collaborate with colleagues across divisions to solve challenges efficiently.
  • Collaborative - You work well within and across teams, fostering cooperation to achieve shared goals.
  • Performance-Oriented – You coach, guide, and support staff to elevate individual and team performance.
  • Effective –  You prioritize and manage fiscal and material resources wisely to maximize the impact of your work and the organization as a whole.

What you will typically be responsible for :

  • Overseeing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and public-facing staff, fostering high performance at both individual and team levels. Engaging staff for input, shared accountability, and positively influencing perspectives and outcomes while representing the library professionally.
  • Leading initiatives that connect the library with the community, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of patrons and partner organizations.
  • Setting priorities and expectations for branches or units, assessing challenges, proposing thoughtful solutions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders using tact and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Providing direct service to all library users, demonstrating trauma-informed, responsive, and relevant customer service and reference expertise.
  • Planning, designing, and overseeing the execution of programs and special projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and achievement of intended objectives. Evaluating success through community impact and feedback.
  • Managing the adult collections at a branch or section of the Main Library, fostering active engagement and use by patrons.
  • Advising Library Administration on policy and operational strategies, including priority setting and implementing business initiatives at the branch or unit level.

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    • A few reasons you might love this job :

  • Your work will make an impact in Oakland’s diverse community and beyond.
  • You will collaborate independently, with your team, and with the public to advance the OPL vision of inclusive community engagement.
  • You will thrive as a self-starter who builds positive relationships and supports colleagues in delivering excellent customer service, library programs, and community outreach.
  • You will join a team of colleagues who value each other’s strengths, celebrate the community’s diversity, and bring joy to their work every day.

    • A few challenges you might face in this job :

  • You will balance the needs of patrons from diverse backgrounds and socio-economic situations, each with unique needs and challenges.
  • You will manage a team of staff with a variety of strengths and support needs.
  • You will juggle input from the community, administration, and staff to ensure effective delivery of library services in alignment with the library’s mission.
  • You will work 1-2 evenings a week, and Saturdays every other month.

    • Competencies Required :

  • Adaptability : Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
  • Buildin g & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
  • Critical Thinking : Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
  • Customer Focus : Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  • Decision Making : Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
  • Handling & Resolving Conflict : Managing interpersonally strained situations
  • Leadership : Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
  • Oral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialogue
  • Professional & Technical Expertise : Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job
  • Project Management : Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
  • Valuing Diversity : Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Writing : Communicating effectively in writing

    • Minimum Requirements for Application

    This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

    This recruitment is restricted to SEIU-represented permanent employees of the City and Port of Oakland.

    Education :

    A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited graduate program.

    Experience :

    One year of experience comparable to the position in the City of Oakland.

    Desirable Qualifications :

  • Experience managing a branch library or library division in a leadership role
  • Experience with implementing equity principles, analysis, and practice.
  • Experience in adult education or social services.
  • Experience directly relevant to communities in Oakland most impacted by racism.
  • Experience working with youth ages 0-18.
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

    • Supplemental Information

    The Recruitment Process :

    The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.

    Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

    Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

    In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

    For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise (weighted 100%), which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the end of September.

    Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

    The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

    What’s in it for you?

    15 paid holidays

    Vacation – 2 weeks per year minimum, with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service

    Health – The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans

    Dental – The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents

    Vision – The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents

    Sick leave – Employees accrue 12 days per year

    Deferred Compensation – 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan

    Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting.

  • Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here :

    • Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

    Disaster Service Workers

    All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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