City of Mission Viejo - Library Manager - Full Time

Library Manager

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 09/18/15 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Salary:   $32.73 - $45.07 Hourly; $2,618.40 - $3,605.60 Biweekly; $5,673.20 - $7,812.13 Monthly; $68,078.40 - $93,745.60 Annually

Job Type:             Full-time

Location:              Library - 100 Civic Center Mission Viejo, California

Please review recruitment flyer: http://cityofmissionviejo.org/viewdocument.aspx?id=28133

LIBRARY MANAGER: $5,673 -$7,812 per month

INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

http://cityofmissionviejo.org/HumanResources/

The City of Mission Viejo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Manager. The eligibility list established for this position may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Library Manager vacancies.   

Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacancy scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library and Cultural Services Department at the Mission Viejo Library. The schedule/assignment may vary depending on the needs of the City. This is an exempt position in the City’s Supervisory/Administrative group.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate library programs, services, collections, and automated systems functions and services for the Public Services area which includes Adult, Young Adult and Children;
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Public Services area; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems;
• Assign work activities, projects and programs;
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned program; recommend within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels;
• Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Library operations;
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the service delivery methods and procedures and identify opportunities for improvement for presentation to the Director of Library and Cultural Services;
• Direct the preparation and administration of the Public Services’ Division budget;
• Provide for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of department staff;
• Authorize discipline as required;
• Perform the most difficult professional work in rendering reference and advisory service to readers;
• Administer vendor contracts and coordinate activities between vendors and the Library;
• Represent the Library in meetings with other public agencies, community groups and the public;
• Coordinate Library outreach to schools and other organizations;
• Collect, prepare, assemble and analyze data and reports;
• Develop and implement programs and events within Public Services area; conduct programs and events for the public;
• Seek, develop, and manage grants, and other funding projects and opportunities;
• Provide highly responsible, professional and technical staff assistance to the Director of Library and Cultural Services; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

• Someone whose mission is to provide the highest level of customer service;
• Someone who can facilitate a library environment conducive to public needs;
• Detailed-oriented and able to see the big picture;
• Proactive thinker with a positive, solution-oriented attitude;
• Someone who is politically astute yet apolitical;
• Reliable and is able to “hit the ground running”;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with all levels of staff, elected officials, vendors and the public;
• Good oral and written communication skills; and
• Effective supervisor who will mentor and develop staff.

Experience and Training and License/Certificate:

Equivalent to a Master’s degree in Library Science or closely related field supplemented by five (5) years of library experience including three (3) years supervisory experience.