Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Program or their Assistant Principal designee, the Senior Librarian is responsible for the functional supervision, operation, scheduling and collections of the institution's law and general libraries. The Senior Librarian will coordinate, publish and distribute the schedule for hours of operations for each library to ensure all inmates throughout the institution have the required access times.  The Senior Librarian will make recommendations to their direct supervisor regarding the various compliance issues involving access, disabled inmates and appropriate accommodations, collection maintenance and development, and other issues as required. The Senior Librarian will complete and submit the appropriate purchase requisitions in order to maintain all compliance components of the law and general libraries. The Senior Librarian will provide functional supervision and direction related to library operations and procedures to the Librarians and Library Technical Assistants throughout the institution.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for a Senior Librarian, CF position l ocated at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Solano County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-234-2945-001

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid mail address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

California Medical Facility (CMF), located in a unique spot in Vacaville, CA. Unique as in being surrounded by many areas for family fun, exercise, touristy adventures and more. Approximately 35 miles east of downtown Sacramento, approximately 53 miles west of Pier 39 in San Francisco, and if you want to meet in the middle you can swing by Napa which is approximately 30 miles west. Also located nearby are the Vacaville Outlets for all your shopping needs.

**The parking lot has plenty of room and free parking for all**

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Please note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Knowledge of: Principles, trends, and practices of professional library work; modern library methods, techniques, and terminology; standard reference materials, library tools, guides, and indexes; library purposes, trends, and organization.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, . , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Your application must be fully completed. Incomplete applications will not receive an interview. Applications that are ‘blank’ or with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable. Ensure your application includes:

• Exact Dates: Provide "to" and "from" dates using the month/day/year format.
• Weekly Hours: List the exact number of hours worked per week for each role.
• Total Worked: Years and months worked.
• Official Titles: State official civil service classifications or exact private sector job titles.
• Supervisor Info: Include the name and phone number of your supervisor for each position.
• Company/State Agency Name
• Address: Write the address that was listed when you worked there, if no longer in business.
• Detailed Duties: Write out the specific duties you performed in each job.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application and CalCareers profile. It is the applicants’ responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time

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