Assistant Library Services Manager
- Employer
- Manatee County Government
- Location
- Palmetto, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2017
- Closes
- Nov 27, 2017
- Ref
- 4531564234#FL--J2CBackfill.1
- Industry
- Retail
- Category
- Customer Service, Sales
***Meet Our Hiring Managers in Person!***Visit us on October 5th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm***Click Apply Now for the location addressManatee County Government is hiring an Assistant Library Services Manager!*WORK THAT MATTERS*Great Benefits with Great Pay!Salary Range:$54,059.
20 - $83,803.
20 Annually***Please Click APPLY NOW for LOCATION DETAILS to Meet Our Recruiters and Submit your Resume Today!***Thank you for your interest in Manatee County Government, and we look forward to meeting you on October 5th!Education requirements:Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library schoolExperience requirements:Eight years of progressively responsible library experience, with at least four years in an administrative/supervisory capacity; excellent interpersonal skillsQualifications:Knowledge of library science principles and practices, especially as they relate to public librariesKnowledge of supervisory principles and practicesKnowledge of library administrative principles and practicesAbility to implement library polices and proceduresAbility to carry out assignments independentlyAbility to evaluate situations and creatively implement constructive solutionsAbility to promote team building among professional and non-professional subordinatesAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, co-workers, County officials, and the general publicAbility to function effectively under stressResponsibilities:Coordinates and manages in conjunction with Library Services Manager the operations of numerous facilities; assists in the development, upgrading, and subsequent evaluation of library policies, procedures, service models and programs.
Implements and communicates administrative decisions, directives, policies and regulations to library staff and the general public.
Assists in formulating and continuously reviewing system-wide short term and long range services and capital improvement goals, objectives and priorities.
Acts on Library Services Manager's behalf in his/her absence.
Maintains familiarity with County initiatives and goals, particularly those of Neighborhood and Community Services.
Handles interviews with local press, and requests for information regarding library services and programs.
Performs public speaking as needed at community engagements.
Participates in supervisory, general staff, and various board meetings.
Assists Library Services Manager with development and adjustments to budget.
Prepares monthly, annual and special statistical and narrative reports and analysis as required.
May create other written documents such as award nominations, grant applications and reports, policy and procedures, reports, interview questions, and promotional materialsOversees, directs and evaluates supervisory staff at the Central Library.
Provides assistance to supervisory staff in the development, planning and approval of projects within the various library departments.
Maintains regular communication with all supervisors.
Provides fiscal, signature, work order and timecard authority.
Approves forms and contracts related to vendor agreements and to volunteer and work programs.
Assesses community needs and develops partnerships with community agencies and organizations.
Participates in community projects, particularly literacy driven initiatives.
May serve on local boards.
Handles customer complaints and problems, resolves delinquent accounts, coordinates facility repairs and addresses staffing issues system-wide.
Coordinates responses or directly replies to public's written comments on patron suggestion forms.
Handles security issues including trespass.
Creates incident reports and forms as required.
Maintains security codes and alarm passwords as required.
Coordinates security officers' hours.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
20 - $83,803.
20 Annually***Please Click APPLY NOW for LOCATION DETAILS to Meet Our Recruiters and Submit your Resume Today!***Thank you for your interest in Manatee County Government, and we look forward to meeting you on October 5th!Education requirements:Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library schoolExperience requirements:Eight years of progressively responsible library experience, with at least four years in an administrative/supervisory capacity; excellent interpersonal skillsQualifications:Knowledge of library science principles and practices, especially as they relate to public librariesKnowledge of supervisory principles and practicesKnowledge of library administrative principles and practicesAbility to implement library polices and proceduresAbility to carry out assignments independentlyAbility to evaluate situations and creatively implement constructive solutionsAbility to promote team building among professional and non-professional subordinatesAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, co-workers, County officials, and the general publicAbility to function effectively under stressResponsibilities:Coordinates and manages in conjunction with Library Services Manager the operations of numerous facilities; assists in the development, upgrading, and subsequent evaluation of library policies, procedures, service models and programs.
Implements and communicates administrative decisions, directives, policies and regulations to library staff and the general public.
Assists in formulating and continuously reviewing system-wide short term and long range services and capital improvement goals, objectives and priorities.
Acts on Library Services Manager's behalf in his/her absence.
Maintains familiarity with County initiatives and goals, particularly those of Neighborhood and Community Services.
Handles interviews with local press, and requests for information regarding library services and programs.
Performs public speaking as needed at community engagements.
Participates in supervisory, general staff, and various board meetings.
Assists Library Services Manager with development and adjustments to budget.
Prepares monthly, annual and special statistical and narrative reports and analysis as required.
May create other written documents such as award nominations, grant applications and reports, policy and procedures, reports, interview questions, and promotional materialsOversees, directs and evaluates supervisory staff at the Central Library.
Provides assistance to supervisory staff in the development, planning and approval of projects within the various library departments.
Maintains regular communication with all supervisors.
Provides fiscal, signature, work order and timecard authority.
Approves forms and contracts related to vendor agreements and to volunteer and work programs.
Assesses community needs and develops partnerships with community agencies and organizations.
Participates in community projects, particularly literacy driven initiatives.
May serve on local boards.
Handles customer complaints and problems, resolves delinquent accounts, coordinates facility repairs and addresses staffing issues system-wide.
Coordinates responses or directly replies to public's written comments on patron suggestion forms.
Handles security issues including trespass.
Creates incident reports and forms as required.
Maintains security codes and alarm passwords as required.
Coordinates security officers' hours.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.