Assistant Library Branch Manager

Requirements
MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: A Master’s degree or higher from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning in library science or information and library sciences, and two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian.

Licenses and Certificates: None.

General Purpose
Under general supervision, perform professional library functions to include development and execution of Library programs and the management of personnel at multiple levels.

Typical Duties
Manage and supervise designated library administrative functions. Involves: Lead multiple level staff in completing essential duties of library operations including reference, circulation, and/or programming. Set individual performance measures for staff and ensure accountability. Mentor and/or Coach, orientate and evaluate assigned staff. Assist with problem solving at local level. Serve as supporting authority to staff in resolving customer disputes. Utilize computer applications and library equipment and maintain current knowledge of system wide and location-specific procedures, processes, policies, and operations. Maintain open channels of communication. Network with professionals locally and nationwide to ensure quality service to the public and present good management techniques to the staff. Serve on task forces and participate in professional organizations, committees, conferences and community groups. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Ensure the overall operating effectiveness of assigned work unit(s). Involves: Prepare and manage budgets as assigned. Assume responsibility for the operation of the location in the absence of immediate supervisor. Inform customers about Library services, policies and procedures. Assist customers in locating and using Library materials and equipment as assigned.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Provide for training and development. Train staff to effectively perform job duties and in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and best practices. Organize and schedule team(s) and its activities. Identifies opportunities for synergy and integration. Coordinate volunteers as assigned. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfer, and discipline.

General Information
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Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.