Library Director II PROMOTIONAL

Modified: July 26, 2018 7:59am

COUNTY OF ERIE - DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
invites applications for the position of:

Library Director II PROMOTIONAL

#75-699 - Promotional (for current employees only)

Salary: $52,867 - $72,912 Annually
Opening Date: July 3, 2018
Closing Date: August 1, 2018
Application fee: $20.00

********************Amendment Issued 7-26-18********************
Please see below under Residency section.

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INCLUDING TOWN LIBRARIES & LIBRARIES OF CITIES OF TONAWANDA & LACKAWANNA. The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill future vacancies in this title and any other title deemed appropriate by the Erie CountyPersonnel Commissioner.

***DELETE: The eligible list resulting from this examination will not supersede currently existing promotional eligible lists for this title, if any. The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.

***ADD: The eligible list will have a minimum duration of one year from date of establishment or until exhausted, up to a maximum duration of four years.   The eligible list resulting from this examination may supersede currently existing eligible lists with the same job title after one year or when they are exhausted.*****

Examples of Duties:

Library Director II has overall charge of a contract library operation composed of one or two units while also taking an active part in the provision of professional library services;

Develops long range plans for library service development for Library approval which evaluates the effectiveness of the collection/services/programs in relation to the changing needs of the users;

Determines priorities in terms of scope and type of material to be purchased and retained;

Oversees the purchase of library materials;

Plans and conducts programs, tours, book talks, multi-media program arid story hours;

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library users;

Performs on-line database searches and search training;

Consults with Library System staff in developing, providing and promoting library services;

Designs and produces public relations and library instruction materials;

Serves as a liaison for library services to community groups and/or other libraries;

Develops the library budget;

Administers the expenditure of library funds and the collection of library revenues;

May develop and administer grants and/or fundraising projects, such as book sales;

Prepares statistical and narrative reports of activities, memoranda and correspondence;

Supervises the work of professional, paraprofessional, clerical, page and volunteer personnel and recommends personnel action to the Board;

Consults with Library System administrators and County/municipal officials who provide support services in areas such as budget, personnel, legal, technical processing and public works as needed;

Supervises the maintenance of library property;

Recommends and oversees building repairs, alterations and all phases of new construction planning;

Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and reading professional materials.

Qualifications:

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE TEST: Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class for 12 months immediately preceding August 1, 2018 in the position of Librarian II or Library Director I.

Notes:

None

Examination date:

September 1, 2018

Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By:

August 1, 2018

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. 

 

Subjects of Examination:

There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Erie County Personnel Department on or before the last filing date of August 1, 2018

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.  

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available on September 1, 2018, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between September 1, 2018 and midnight, September 30, 2018.  NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of August 1, 2018.

Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, September 30, 2018, will not receive a rating.  

INFORMATION FOR PROMOTION CANDIDATES

Unless otherwise indicated, the eligible list resulting from this examination will have a duration of four years and will not supersede existing promotional lists, if any.

RATINGS REQUIRED:  Test is rated on a scale of 100 with a passing mark at 70.  Test instructions may further divide the tests into parts and set minimum standards for each part.

Points will be added to scores of candidates who achieve a passing mark as follows: Seniority:  For each year of service in the classified service:

Less than 1 year……………………..................…0 points

1 year up to 6 years…………….…........................1 point

Over 6 years up to 11 years.....………......….........2 points

Over 11 years up to 16 years….…........….........…3 points

Over 16 years up to 21 years………..................…4 points

Over 21 years………………………..................…5 points

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.