Librarian I​/II

The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the Librarian I/II position to fill one current vacancy for the Murrieta Public Library Divisions - Youth Services. The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.

Librarian I: $6,251 - $7,599 Monthly

Librarian II: $6,901 - $8,388 Monthly

Develops, facilitates, and provides a full range of library services, programs, and outreach primarily for youth aged 0-12 in the community. The ideal candidate performs various professional librarian duties, including planning and delivering programming for children; providing reference and reader’s advisory services; supporting collection development and cataloging; and fostering warm, inviting connections with children, caregivers, and community partners through outreach and engagement.

The position involves a commitment to programming for all developmental stages of childhood.

Under general supervision (I) or direction (II), develops and provides the full range of technical and/or direct library services to the community and performs a variety of professional librarian duties, including development of programs and services for target audiences, reference, collection development and management, and/or cataloging; identifies current community needs and projects future needs; takes initiative to assist in improving library services;

and performs related work as required.

This is the entry‑level classification in the professional Librarian series. Initially under general supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine library program services including young readers services, adult services, reference, collection development, or cataloging. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; general supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Librarian II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

This is the fully qualified journey‑level classification within the professional Librarian series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Librarian I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Supervising Librarian in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series and has full supervisory authority over employees and functional areas.

Positions in the Librarian I/II class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Librarian II level are normally filled by advancement from the Librarian I level; progression to the Librarian II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications;

and (iv) management approval for progression to the Librarian II level.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes:

Librarian I and II – Equivalent to a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science, AND

Librarian I – Experience to be capable of carrying out the full range of duties of a professional librarian. Library experience is highly desirable, OR

Librarian II – Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian

Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, site visits, and special events throughout the City may be required. Employee must have access to reliable transportation as needed.

A City application form must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online rietaCA.gov.