Library Director
City of Calera, El Paso, TX, United States
Overview
Current employment opportunities with the City of Calera are listed on this page. If you do not see any job postings listed below then there are currently no positions available. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button. Direct Reports:
Library Assistants, Circulation Manager, Youth Services Librarian Employment Status:
Full-Time / Exempt Grade:
G16 ($31.83 - $45.40 per hour) General Description
The purpose of this positionisto establish, implement, maintain, and oversee all library servicesincludingthe planning and implementation of library programs and the development of library collections and services. This positionis directly responsible for the leadership and management ofthedepartment. Essential Duties
Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily operations and activities of thelibrary;supervises and evaluates personnel; directs and monitors work activities to ensure safeworkpractices, work quality, and accuracy; ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Consults with Mayor, City Council, and Board of Trustees; makes recommendations regardingcitywide programsandpolicies; implements approved policies and directives. Develops long-term and short-term plans and goals for thelibrary; develops library procedures and processes; revises/updates as necessary. Assists librarypatrons; addressescomplaints andconcerns; enforceslibrary rulesregarding patron behavior. Responsible for the development of thelibrarycollection; researches materials; reviews and approves recommendations for new materials and withdrawal of existingmaterials. MeetsregularlywiththeBoard of Trustees to review operations and submit reports and recommendations on library policy and procedures; prepares and presents board agenda; creates and contracts, grants, and statistics as needed. Oversees allprogramming activities; reviews, approves, andevaluatesactivities; plansand coordinates staffing; promotes special events; ensures set-up/take-down of events. Oversees public relations and promotional activities related to library services and special events; maintains and updates social media accounts. Establishesstaffing plans; recruits, hires, and trains newpersonnel;delegatesspecial assignmentsand tasks tosubordinatepersonnel. Cooperates with the Harrison Regional Library System and participates in the negotiation of the Shelby County System contract. Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of memos, press releases, forms, reports, logs, requests,etc. related to day-to-day operations of the department. Prepares department budget; monitors and approves department expenditures. Prepares financial applications and reports as required such as the Annual Statement of Fiscal Responsibilities and Application for State Aid. Researches grant opportunities; prepares grant applications; administers grant funded programs. Ensures maintenance of departmental records in compliance with city, state, and federal recordkeeping requirements. Coordinates and oversees maintenance of library facilities; assists in planning and coordinating capital improvements to the library. Assists with the development and implementation of the Technology Plan in conjunction with Shelby County IT and Calera IT; evaluates new technologies and equipment as well as aging equipment needing to be replaced. Serves as a liaison between city officials, city departments, department personnel, community groups, and other related agencies, boards, commissions, or groups regarding library services and activities; attends meetings and presents information as needed. Communicates with supervisor,subordinates, co-workers, other departments, other libraries,citizens and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work,exchange information, or resolve problems. Attends City Council meetings as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of trends and best practices in library science;reads professional literature and maintains professional affiliations. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform duties which are not listed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledgeoflibraryscienceandbookclassificationsystems Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations Knowledge of management and public administration principles and procedures Knowledgeofbudgetingdevelopmentandmanagementprocesses Knowledgeofcomputersandjob-relatedsoftwareprograms Knowledge of various office equipment, e.g., public computers, printers, scanners, and copiers Excellent organizationalskills Skillinmanagingandsupervisingothers Skill in long-term and short-term planning Skill in complex decision-making and problem solving Skillinverbalandwrittencommunication Ability to multi-task Ability to maintain composure in stressful customer service situations Abilitytothinkcriticallyandsolveproblems Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgmentwithinthescopeofresponsibility Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers,elected officials,and the public Mustbeabletomeetregularattendancerequirements Mustbeabletoworknightsandweekends Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS); five years related working experience including customer service and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of formal education and working experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job and meets the minimum requirements of the Alabama Public Library Service. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver license. Essential Physical Requirements
The physical activities required for this position involve:
Sitting, standing, walking; climbing, reaching, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. This position requires lifting:
Up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position has the following special vision requirements:
Ability to viewinformation in print and electronically. Ability to read spine labels. Environmental Working Conditions
The following environmentalconditions and hazards may be encounteredwhile workingin this position : None.
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Current employment opportunities with the City of Calera are listed on this page. If you do not see any job postings listed below then there are currently no positions available. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button. Direct Reports:
Library Assistants, Circulation Manager, Youth Services Librarian Employment Status:
Full-Time / Exempt Grade:
G16 ($31.83 - $45.40 per hour) General Description
The purpose of this positionisto establish, implement, maintain, and oversee all library servicesincludingthe planning and implementation of library programs and the development of library collections and services. This positionis directly responsible for the leadership and management ofthedepartment. Essential Duties
Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily operations and activities of thelibrary;supervises and evaluates personnel; directs and monitors work activities to ensure safeworkpractices, work quality, and accuracy; ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Consults with Mayor, City Council, and Board of Trustees; makes recommendations regardingcitywide programsandpolicies; implements approved policies and directives. Develops long-term and short-term plans and goals for thelibrary; develops library procedures and processes; revises/updates as necessary. Assists librarypatrons; addressescomplaints andconcerns; enforceslibrary rulesregarding patron behavior. Responsible for the development of thelibrarycollection; researches materials; reviews and approves recommendations for new materials and withdrawal of existingmaterials. MeetsregularlywiththeBoard of Trustees to review operations and submit reports and recommendations on library policy and procedures; prepares and presents board agenda; creates and contracts, grants, and statistics as needed. Oversees allprogramming activities; reviews, approves, andevaluatesactivities; plansand coordinates staffing; promotes special events; ensures set-up/take-down of events. Oversees public relations and promotional activities related to library services and special events; maintains and updates social media accounts. Establishesstaffing plans; recruits, hires, and trains newpersonnel;delegatesspecial assignmentsand tasks tosubordinatepersonnel. Cooperates with the Harrison Regional Library System and participates in the negotiation of the Shelby County System contract. Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of memos, press releases, forms, reports, logs, requests,etc. related to day-to-day operations of the department. Prepares department budget; monitors and approves department expenditures. Prepares financial applications and reports as required such as the Annual Statement of Fiscal Responsibilities and Application for State Aid. Researches grant opportunities; prepares grant applications; administers grant funded programs. Ensures maintenance of departmental records in compliance with city, state, and federal recordkeeping requirements. Coordinates and oversees maintenance of library facilities; assists in planning and coordinating capital improvements to the library. Assists with the development and implementation of the Technology Plan in conjunction with Shelby County IT and Calera IT; evaluates new technologies and equipment as well as aging equipment needing to be replaced. Serves as a liaison between city officials, city departments, department personnel, community groups, and other related agencies, boards, commissions, or groups regarding library services and activities; attends meetings and presents information as needed. Communicates with supervisor,subordinates, co-workers, other departments, other libraries,citizens and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work,exchange information, or resolve problems. Attends City Council meetings as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of trends and best practices in library science;reads professional literature and maintains professional affiliations. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform duties which are not listed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledgeoflibraryscienceandbookclassificationsystems Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations Knowledge of management and public administration principles and procedures Knowledgeofbudgetingdevelopmentandmanagementprocesses Knowledgeofcomputersandjob-relatedsoftwareprograms Knowledge of various office equipment, e.g., public computers, printers, scanners, and copiers Excellent organizationalskills Skillinmanagingandsupervisingothers Skill in long-term and short-term planning Skill in complex decision-making and problem solving Skillinverbalandwrittencommunication Ability to multi-task Ability to maintain composure in stressful customer service situations Abilitytothinkcriticallyandsolveproblems Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgmentwithinthescopeofresponsibility Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers,elected officials,and the public Mustbeabletomeetregularattendancerequirements Mustbeabletoworknightsandweekends Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS); five years related working experience including customer service and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of formal education and working experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job and meets the minimum requirements of the Alabama Public Library Service. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver license. Essential Physical Requirements
The physical activities required for this position involve:
Sitting, standing, walking; climbing, reaching, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. This position requires lifting:
Up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position has the following special vision requirements:
Ability to viewinformation in print and electronically. Ability to read spine labels. Environmental Working Conditions
The following environmentalconditions and hazards may be encounteredwhile workingin this position : None.
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