Library Branch Manager

Job Description:

Library Branch Manager

Description

Solano County Library is a progressive and innovative library with secure funding and widespread support from the community. The Library serves the community with nine branches and virtual services in six of the seven cities in Solano County with a staff of 129 employees. With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, and historical significance, Solano County is a growing community with a promising future as a place to live, learn, work and play. There is an abundance of open space to hike, bike, camp, and explore as well as coastal access for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing. Residing midway between the Bay Area and the Sacramento metropolitan regions and neighboring the Napa Valley, residents enjoy the leisurely options of taking a ferry to San Francisco, train to downtown Sacramento or riding their bikes through valleys of vineyards and over the hill to Napa.

Solano County Library is guided in its mission to enrich the lives of the people in the County by a Strategic Plan, which is community focused, staff inspired, and outreach oriented. To realize these goals over the next several years, the Library has committed to embracing a spirit of flexibility and experimentation as we examine our current organizational structure and enact changes that will permit us to focus our services in response to community desires. At Solano County Library, we are the people, places, and services that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and champion learning.

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THE POSITION
The Library Branch Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operations of a number of branch libraries and related library outreach efforts to provide a comprehensive program of library services. The incumbent supervises and evaluates the work of staff, monitors and implements budgets, coordinates with administration and other managerial staff on policy and procedure, participates in public relations activities, and ensures proper maintenance and safety of the facility and equipment.

The current vacancy will oversee five (5) libraries including the Fairfield Civic Center, Fairfield Cordelia, Suisun City, Vallejo JFK, and Vallejo Springstowne locations.

The Library Branch Manager will report to the Deputy Director of Library Services. The position involves frequent travel between Library locations.

This position is an "at-will" senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The County seeks Library Branch Managers who are passionate about providing services to children, teens, and adults using traditional and forward-thinking approaches. The ability to work with individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds and develop successful partnerships with outside agencies are desirable skills for all top candidates. Additionally, strong candidates will be flexible and adaptable to competing demands on their time and adept at working with library users of all ages. Preference may be given to English-Spanish bilingual candidates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four (4) years of professional librarian experience involving the provision of public library services including reference and collection development as well as programming including two years of experience supervising professional level staff.

Education: Masters degree in library science from an accredited college or university is required. Please refer to "Document Submittal" section below for additional information regarding required documentation.

Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

SELECTION PROCESS

12/29/2025 5:00PM PT - Deadline to submit application and supporting documents

Week of 01/12/26 - Tentative week for departmental interviews for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Master's Degree in Library Science is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Library Branch Manager) and the recruitment number (25-346010-01) in your email or fax.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for executive and senior management.

Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,137.78 - $127,795.62 Annually