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Library Operations Manager

City of Eagle Pass

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$35,760.24 to $41,494.68 per Year   Calculate

Location

Eagle Pass, TX

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Library Director or Community Development Executive Director, manages the administrative operations of a comprehensive, full service library that serves the community. Supervises and directs a library staff engaged in a wide variety of administrative practices, such as circulation, customer services activities, and fee collection; coordinates with purchasing and accounting to verify that payments are commensurate with receipt of purchased items.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As directed by the Library Director or Community Development Executive Director:

  • Supervises the daily operations and administration of the City’s library system. Ensures that operations and administrative support are organized and delivered to optimize customer service.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the library, including long-range planning, research and development of future services.
  • Assists in developing goals and objectives, formulates services and programs to accomplish goals, allocates resources, establishes priorities, and develops and implements procedures, processes, standards, and systems to deliver service.
  • Directs, monitors, and reviews the work of library employees. Assists in establishing standards for performance and service, hours of operation that optimize the use of approved staffing, and facility resources. Reviews performance of staff assignments and related duties.
  • Assists in working with and using community-based advisory boards.
  • Participates in the development of the library collections. Assists in establishing long range goals, the preparation of action plans, and assigns responsibility for specific elements of the collection to the appropriate library staff as directed by the Library
  • Oversees and participates in library circulation and reference, performing advanced services in each area.
  • Assists and participates in community promotional and education programs designed to increase patron usage of library services.
  • Participates in and facilitates budget preparation and administration. Monitors and provides information regarding expenditures.
  • Examines new services and new service approaches in a Library-wide context, develops and implements strategies for integrating same into established policies and procedures.
  • Implements special programs and projects, contracts, and grants. Researches and prepares applications/proposals for grants. Administers approved grants.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Library Director or Community Development
  • Executive Director which support the overall objective of the position.

Additional Info & Requirements

Nine years of progressively responsible managerial experience. Competency in Spanish language is desired.

HR Info

E-mail: ccampos@eaglepasstx.us

Fax: (830)773-3581

Mail: Attn: Human Resources, 100 S. Monroe St., Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Please submit an application and attach any supporting documents (e.g. resume).

Posted Sep 8, 2014