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To ensure you receive email communications from us, please add noreply@governmentjobs.com and pclark@coppelltx.gov to your address book. The Opportunity At the City of Coppell, people leadership is more than just managing the day-to-day operations-it's a profound opportunity to invest in the well-being, growth, and professional development of our team members. By fostering an environment of trust, connection, and empowerment, we enable our employees to excel and contribute to their fullest potential

We're currently seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Library Manager to helm the Cozby Library and Community Commons. This role calls for an individual who will join our dedicated leadership team, committed to serving both our valued employees and our vibrant community. As the Library Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a talented group of library professionals, shaping an exceptional team culture, and playing a pivotal role in defining the evolving face of library services for a community that values continuous improvement and innovation.

If you're a people leader who believes that how you lead matters just as much as what you accomplish, we want to meet you. Your ability to inspire and guide others, coupled with your vision for community-centered library services, will make a significant impact on both our team and the community we serve. Opportunity Description To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, CLICK HERE.

Schedule Commitment The Library Manager typically works an 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday, but being available to support staff and facility operations outside of these hours could be required. Occasionally there will be additional hours required in a week to meet the demands of the job

It will also be required that the Manager attend community board and committee meetings, and occasional City Council meetings. Regular attendance is expected. Pay Plan This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #21.

The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Hiring Rate: $86,806-$106,317 Min: $86,806 ($41.73) Mid: $106,317 ($51.11) Max: $125,851 ($60.51) Candidate Engagement Plan This is our anticipated timeline and is subject to change

August 28-September 13: Accepting Applications and Weekly Application Material Review September 14-25: Final Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings September 28-October 2: Selected candidates are invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview Experience October 5-9: Insight Analysis and Interview Prep October 12-16: Interview Experience For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699. Eligibility Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.

A valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record and clean background. Preferred Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited program is preferred. Experience in operating and administering library services and programs in a municipal government setting.

This is Coppell A message from Jessica Carpenter, Director of Community Experiences: After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services. We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences.

The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community. Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility: Facilities The CORE (recreation and aquatic center) Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs Cozby Library & Community Commons Biodiversity Education Center Coppell Arts Center Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Park Operations Parks, playgrounds, and trails Ball fields and medians Community Engagement Marketing and Communications Special Events Coppell Community Garden Coppell Farmers Market Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks) Adult Athletics CLICK HERE to learn more about the Community Experiences Department.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Cozby Library and Community Commons. In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.