TEX- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library

Position: TEX- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library (3632) - 161057
TEX
- Librarian II - Portola Branch Manager - San Francisco Public Library

• Full-time

• Job Code and

Title:

3632-Librarian II

• Fill Type:
Temporary Exempt

Application Opening–Friday, November 07, 2025
Final date to receive applications–This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Recruitment

* Amendedto reflect updated deadline date. If you applied previously, you do not need to reapply.

Appointment Type:

Thisis aTemporary Exempt Category 17 position limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually.

The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti‑racist public library.

Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti‑racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission.

Under general supervision, performs advanced professional librarian work; supervises the operations of the Portola Branch Library; supervises activities of subordinate personnel;
Responsible for interpreting, enforcing and carrying out assigned duties within the framework of established methods and procedures; making regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library activities and operations; and maintaining a continued awareness of current reading trends and literature. Plan and conduct library programs to meet community needs; and may be assigned responsibility for a special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises all operations, staff, collections, supplies and facilities in accordance to library guidelines.

• Works with staff to address patron concerns and issues in a respectful and timely manner.

• Responsible for the oversite, delivery, budget management, and marketing of public programming.

• Represents Portola Branch by participating in community outreach events and meetings.

• Meets weekly with direct reports to discuss work performance and build successful working relationships.

• Prepares annual performance plan and evaluations in accordance with the established deadlines.

• Supports branch public services on evenings and weekends by serving as Acting Chief of Branches.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff, subordinates, the general public, community organizations and administration in order to provide information regarding library operations and strategic priorities.

• Demonstrated leadership in organizational change by assisting in policy formulation and…