Deputy Library Director
City of Enid, Oklahoma
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Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024
Description
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POSITION REPORTS TO: Library Director
EMPLOYEE CLASS: M-C
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Library Specialists
BLS COMPARABLE: 11-3012 Administrative Services Manager and 25-4022 Librarians
LEADERSHIP: Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of library personnel.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
- Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of progressive library or supervisory experience; or a Master's degree and one year of library experience.
- Proficient Word and Excel.
- English proficiency.
POSITION PURPOSE: To enhance the quality of life of Enid residents and guests by promoting literacy, research, and education through the efficient operation and development of the City of Enid library.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES- Develops and oversees a core customer service plan that adds value to library services.
- Oversees daily operations and fills in for Library Director when required.
- Assists Library Director in personnel, budget, building, and administrative matters.
- Recommends patron-related policies and procedures to Library Director and advises on long-term needs in relation to customer service.
- Ensures that staff provides a high degree of customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Plans and directs the work activities of customer service staff including selecting, training, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work performance, and recommending disciplinary action.
- Maintains positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values, services, accomplishments and needs to the public.
- Keeps abreast of changes in technology and trends in public library operations and works with Library Director to make updates to library policies and services, as appropriate.
- Performs administrative duties including ordering office supplies, making deposits, preparing schedules, and approving time cards.
- Prepares for, attends, and takes minutes at library board meetings.
- Monitors and evaluates projects and adapts as needed.
- Participates in identifying, selecting and maintaining special collections.
- Provides assistance to other departments as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS- The Library promotes literacy by attracting patrons of all ages into a well-maintained customer friendly atmosphere.
- The Library runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded.
- Employees are well trained and have appropriate equipment to perform at capacity. Work areas are clean and well maintained.
- Policies and procedures in City of Enid personnel and safety manuals are understood and followed. Effective supervisory skills are demonstrated.
- Effective working relations exist with Library Director.
- The City’s professional reputation is maintained.
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of progressive library or supervisory experience; or a Master's degree and one year of library experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Specialized: Dewey Decimal Classification system, Oklahoma Law regarding confidentiality of library records. Knowledge of Boolean searching and/or other equivalent search techniques to carry out effective and timely searches.
Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, government regulations, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computer: Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity to include development of spreadsheets, formulas, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc.
Communication: Knowledge of communication methods and techniques. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, or visual media (with emphasis on web communication), and a solid understanding of social media and promotion.
Critical Thinking: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must have analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:- Understands and employs basic budget and finance concepts and terminology.
- Ability to use preservation tools and materials.
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Accurate and attentive to detail.
- Excellent communication, public relations and customer service skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to assist and support others.
- Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITIONFINGER DEXTERITY:
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES:
Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Ability to bend, reach, climb, and lift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY:
Ability to perform budget related math.
Ability to convey information accurately using charts, graphs and diagrams.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Regular- 8-hour shift, typically Monday through Friday, Saturdays as needed.
Other–Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other office personnel. As needed for special events.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
NOISE LEVEL:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
OTHER WORK CONDITIONS:
Repetitive motion activities.
Falling objects, such as books.
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
INTERMEDIATE
6-8 years related experience.
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
Membership in Oklahoma Library Association.
Conversational Spanish.
Valid CPR certification.
Levels II and III OK Certification for Public Libraries.
ADVANCED
8+ years’ experience.
Acknowledged expert in one or more areas of library specialty.
Participation in local, state, or national education, literacy, or library related committee or board.
Teacher of state certification.
Bilingual.
Masters in related field.
Level IIII OK Certification for Public Libraries.
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instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
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