Librarian II - Phelan*
Salary
$64,854.40 - $91,270.40 Annually
Location
Phelan, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-12126PH-01
Department
Library
Opening Date
07/11/2026
Closing Date
7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County Library System is a highly interactive and fast-paced customer service environment. The Phelan Memorial Library is hiring for a Librarian II, who is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising professional library activities and services. Responsibilities also include outreach, developing special interest programs, and developing collections to meet community interests.
Note: The Library System has 32 branches throughout the County. This recruitment is for the Phelan Branch only. If you are not interested in employment in Phelan, you should not apply at this time.
For more detailed information, refer to the Librarian II job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branches that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. With a dedicated team of talented individuals, the San Bernardino County Library strives to provide equal access information, technology, programs, and services for all county residents. The County Library serves as a source for educational and recreational learning by offering use of computers, Wi-Fi availability, checking out books, and other free programs. For more information, visit https://library.sbcounty.gov/.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional
Employee Benefits
Modified Benefits Option: Professional
County MOU: Professional Unit
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Work Schedule: These positions require regular weekend and evening work schedules.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of the position include the following: frequent reaching and bending; continuous walking and standing; continuous pushing and pulling; constant lifting of materials and books up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the ONE (1) of required options:
OPTION 1:
EDUCATION: A completed bachelors degree or 120 semester units (180 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent lead worker or supervisory experience in a library, retail, educational or customer service related industry.
OPTION 2:
EDUCATION: A completed Associate degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent lead worker or supervisory experience in a library, retail, educational or customer service related industry.
Note: Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving youth, experience creating, implementing, and monitoring a wide array of programs for children up to 14 years of age, and strong leadership and oral communication skills. A Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5:00pm.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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BRANCH LOCATION: Indicate your willingness to work at the Phelan Memorial Library.
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EDUCATION: Please indicate which degrees you possess.
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EXPERIENCE: Indicate the amount of experience you possess as a lead worker or supervisor in a library, retail, educational or customer service related industry.
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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate the employer(s) at which you received your qualifying experience. Include the employer name, job title, and dates of employment. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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CUSTOMER SERVICE: Describe your experience serving the general public, customers, and the community. Include the type of service you provided, challenges or obstacles you overcame in delivering outstanding service. If none, indicate "N/A."
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LEAD WORKER/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Indicate your areas of experience as a lead worker/supervisor. (Check all that apply.)
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LEAD WORKER/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Include the name of the employer and the dates of employment, any experience providing training, supervising a staff, the number of staff supervised, and the specific duties that you performed. If none, indicate "N/A."
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EXPERIENCE: Indicate the areas below in which you possess experience. Check all that apply. (Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.)
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs