The Library & Community Services Department invites qualified professionals to apply for Deputy Director of Library & Community Services. This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Library Services Division. This position is integral to providing professional support to the Library & Community Services Director, while advancing the department’s mission within the Library Services Division. Candidates who are committed to the City of Salinas values of accountability, collaboration, trust, innovation, and service excellence are encouraged to apply. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.
Recruitment contact: Maria Avila, Senior Human Resources Analyst,
[email protected], (831)758-7231
Summary of Duties: Under general direction, assists, plans, manages, oversees, and directs the day-to-day operations, programs, and services of assigned divisions or programs in the Library and Community Services Department, including parks, neighborhood services, recreation programming, special events, facility rentals, youth and family programs, social services, contract classes, library services, and customer service; oversees and manages contracts and ensures compliance with all funding initiatives, coordinates activities with City officials, departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a management level classification responsible for providing professional support to the Library and Community Services Director in several administrative and operations functional areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work with that of other city departments, public agencies, community groups, and other organizations. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities which include developing and implementing policies, procedures, and recommendations for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general direction from the Library and Community Services Director. Exercises supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, skilled, administrative, and clerical support and volunteers through subordinate levels of supervision.
Knowledge of:
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Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff
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Public agency budgetary, contract, administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area
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Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs; principles and practices of municipal government administration
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Modern principles, practices and philosophies for overseeing parks, recreation, and library services programs and staff
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Budget preparation and administration; principles and practices of office management
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Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
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Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures
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Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and applications related to assigned programs
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Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
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Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff
Ability to:
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Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient parks, recreation and library services
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Plan, organize, and direct effective parks, recreation and library services and programs
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Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner
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Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, department operations policies and procedures
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Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, skilled, and support staff
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Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures
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Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with stipulations
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Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations
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Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and written material
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Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
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Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs
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Transport self to worksites, facilities, offsite meetings and events
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Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, recreation administration, library science, or related field is required.
Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional administrative experience, including three (3) years as a manager in library services, recreation, or parks, with four (4) years of personnel supervision, as well as administrative, and program planning work; preferably with a governmental agency.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid California Driver’s License.
Primarily business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Occasional fieldwork required related to outside agency meetings, outdoor recreational activities and maintenance functions. Some driving required to attend out-of-town training, meetings, and to visit various centers/sites within the City.
This position may be exposed to inclement weather conditions at special events and will be required to work weekend and/or evening hours on an occasional basis.
Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
