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Description
**CLOSE DATE: June 30, 2026**
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 field and 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