Library Manager

SALARY:  $60,880 - $97,407 Annually DOQ
OPPORTUNITY:  Open Competitive
OPENING DATE:  October 29, 2007
CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Plans, organizes, and manages the activities and staff of a library division or branch library.
• Develops, implements, enforces, and monitors the policies, procedures, and regulations of the library.
• Develops, implements, and monitors goals and objectives for the library administrative services; evaluates the effectiveness of services.
• Develops and monitors the budget for the library administrative services division and participates in the development of the library department budget.
• Researches funding sources, prepares grant proposals, and administers and monitors grants.
• Prepares oral and written reports for City Council, City Management, and other organizations.
• Develops technical specifications and requests for proposals for products and services and negotiates with vendors.
• Acts in the absence of the Library Director.
• Analyzes, plans, and participates in the development of capital improvement projects; monitors projects during progress.
• Assesses needs and develops and implements library programs to meet the needs of citizens, schools, and other organizations and agencies on and off site.
• Plans and makes decisions about the library collection system-wide.
• Acts as a liaison between other City departments, outside agencies, and the Library Director.
• Resolves citizen complaints or problems with library services, policies, or procedures.
• Researches and recommends professional development opportunities for staff.
• Represents the Library at conferences and meetings.
• Monitors library practices to recommend changes in the automated systems. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited University and five years of progressively responsible library administration experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are active for up to six months.  Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time.  The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations.  Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms.  Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.

PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.

A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

• Application Packet
• Additional Employment History Sheet (if needed)
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• Employment Preference Points Information and Form
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The city of Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer