Job Posting: Senior Research Data Librarian

CA State Library

JC-325210
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Senior Research Data Librarian
SENIOR LIBRARIAN

$4,766.67 - $7,159.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2022

Job Description and Duties

Are you a librarian interested in applying and developing your skill sets and experience in the rapidly growing field of data librarianship? The California Research Bureau at the California State Library is seeking a mission-driven innovator who would like to help us identify and implement best practices for harvesting, organizing, and communicating the state’s most authoritative data to a California policymaking audience. You’ll work collaboratively with state researchers, data scientists, academics, and staff in the Legislature and Governor’s Office to help make large, complicated data sets more accessible, understandable, and useful to state policymakers and decisionmakers.


Under the supervision of the California Research Bureau Principal Librarian (Assistant Director), the incumbent is part of the team involved with a) the acquisition, organization and maintenance of data throughout its research life-cycle for CRB projects; b) facilitating the discovery, acquisition, and/or c) implementation of data science and public policy resources, knowledge, tools, skill sets and/or practices; researches and responds to a variety of Capitol client information and data requests including public-policy questions, legislative histories, fact-finding, and identifying experts; creates tools and resources for Capitol clientele to conduct their research; conducts trainings and presentations on the services and resources available to be tapped, and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Bureau including continuous improvement of services, procedures and programs.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in the City of Sacramento, however the position may work a hybrid schedule where you work remotely and physically report to the office as needed. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-325210
Position #(s):
175-100-2943-500
175-100-2943-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Research Data Librarian
Classification:
SENIOR LIBRARIAN
$4,766.67 - $7,159.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California State Library is to empower the people of the nation's most diverse and populous state by: 

Providing credible information services to all Californians, especially those in state government and the Legislature, libraries, academia, and persons with disabilities; Leading and establishing partnerships with California libraries through funding, program development, and support; Preserving and providing access to California’s unique history to enrich the lives of current and future generations. 

 

The California State Library serves the people of California in several ways and is made up of the Administrative Services Bureau, the California Research Bureau, State Library Services, the Information Technology Bureau and Library Development Services.

 

These bureaus ensure that the California State Library is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature and provides non-partisan research to the Legislature and the Governor.  The California State Library collects, preserves, generates and disseminates information ranging from California's priceless historical items to today's online texts, and it advises, consults with, and provides technical assistance to California's public libraries, all while directing state and federal funds to support local public libraries and statewide library programs, and services.

 

The State Library is home to public reading rooms including Information Services, Government Publications, the Law Library, the Braille and Talking Book Library, and the California History Room. It also plays host to Night at the State Library, annual community events like Juneteenth, the Archives Crawl, Museum Day and exhibits you won’t find anywhere else! 

 The mission of the California Research Bureau is to provide nonpartisan and confidential public policy research for the Governor’s Office and the State Legislature and to advance equitable access via statewide initiatives, including the California Grants Portal and the California Homeless Youth Project.
Department Website: http://www.library.ca.gov

Special Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Librarian job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment eligibility list (having list eligiblity), have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click the link below to access the exam bulletin. Please read the bulletin carefully:

Click here to open the link to the Senior Librarian Exam Bulletin


Please note: The cut-off date for the exam is 6/30/22. This means, we will be administering the examination after this date, and you should receive your results 3-6 weeks after this date. You can still apply for the position as you await your results; however, you cannot be appointed into the position until you have list eligibility and are reachable on the list.

Lastly, if you miss this cut-off date, your application will be held for the next administration on 9/30/2022. Questions about the exam? Please email exams@library.ca.gov. Thank you!

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA State Library
Attn: Recruitment
Human Resources Services Office
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA State Library
Recruitment
Human Resources Services Office
900 N Street, First Floor Drop Box
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office is closed to the public. Please submit electronically or mail.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Experience with data processing tolls, such as Microsoft Excel, R or Python
  • Experience with legal and/or public policy reference, data, and research materials.
  • Familiarity with state/local/federal government and governance.
  • Strong research skills and process
Ability to:
  • Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, while assuming responsibility for decisions and actions.
  • Complete projects on short notice and adapt to changes in priorities or deadlines. 
  • Communicate effectively and make effective virtual and in-person presentations.
  • Write clearly, concisely and accurately.



Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program and monthly transportation voucher.  Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.library.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Julia Gaston
(916) 603-7218
julia.gaston@library.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Alicia Sabado
(916) 603-7193
alicia.sabado@library.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.