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Under the general direction of the Library Public Services Division Manager, the Library Branch Manager directs and manages professional, technical, and clerical employees. The Library Manager assists in the day-to-day functioning of their assigned library branch.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe work environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of subordinate employees

Reviews supply requisitions for library materials and resources

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the West Florida Public Libraries

Conducts annual inventory of capital equipment; maintains related records

Plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations, related to public library and services reporting; evaluates their impact on applicable activities

Prepares technical and administrative reports

Acts as a liaison with Federal, State, local, and other agencies

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related fieldand five years of progressively responsible experience supervising public library operations and services; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license from state of residence

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library Information science (MLIS) or Master's of Library Science (MLS)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
independent judgment and initiative

managerial principles

fiscal management practices related to public funds and/or enterprise accounts

strategic planning principals

advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility

applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

budgeting principles

mathematical concepts

public administration principles

project management principles

monitoring and evaluating subordinates

delegating and prioritizing work

using computers and related software applications

collecting, analyzing, and evaluating a variety of business data

utilizing independent judgement

solving complex problems

developing and setting goals

performing mathematical calculations

conducting objective research

preparing and administering budgets

managing complex projects

conducting negotiations

developing and organizing information for group presentations

planning and organizing multiple projects simultaneously

communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems

apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership

analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
Note: During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Employee health clinic

Employee fitness centers

Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group Life Insurance