Main Branch Manager, Yuma County, Yuma, AZ
Posted December 20, 2019
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision of the Library District Deputy Director performs administrative and professional library work of considerable difficulty directing the operation of assigned Branch Library; provides library services and materials to the community; exercises direct supervision over Branch Library personnel; this position is department specific.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, trains, and coordinates the activities of the youth, teens and adults services
- Provides training, instruction, and orientation to new employees, staff, and volunteers
- Participates in interviewing and selecting new employees and volunteers
- Determines work schedules
- Develops the Branch short and long-range plans of service with assistance of Deputy Library Director;
- Develops operating procedures for the Main Library
- Plans and conducts regular staff meetings
- Selects, plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates
- Recommends and participates in staff disciplinary proceedings
- Participates in the ongoing staff training and development
- Conducts training classes and/or provides one-on-one training to staff as needed
- Assists Collection Development with a collection plan for the Main Library
Experience and Education
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a library environment; five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Special Requirements: Successful completion of a background check; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; principles, methods, and practices of library administration; current budgeting practices; library automation and technology; current public library policies, procedures, and systems; public relations and customer service methods, practices and procedures; organization of library services; principles and practices of supervision; general subject areas, books, authors and reading levels.
Skill in: Computer operations including online and automated systems and related equipment and software applications; supervising staff including hiring, training and evaluating performance; planning, scheduling and overseeing branch library operations; preparing and administering budgets; providing effective customer-oriented service; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use modern office equipment and computers; supervise, organize, direct and evaluate staff; communicate effectively verbally and written; planning and organizing work; lift at least 20 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, and/or kneeling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.
Applications may be filed online at:
https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/employment