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Job Description

The following list identifies principal duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not a definitive list and other duties may be assigned by the City Manager and/or her/his designee. 1.Plans, organizes, and directs all activities concerning the administration of library services to the City of Boulder, including all library facilities. 2.Oversees the employment, retention, promotion, transfer and termination of library personnel consistent with approved city policies, rules and regulations. 3.Represents the library system at various professional conferences and public meetings; makes presentations, gives speeches, attends and chairs meetings and acts as a spokesperson with the media when appropriate. 4.Creates a climate of acceptance for new library concepts, programs and services, and a positive high-quality image of the Boulder Public Library, highlighting its quality and high standards through personal and professional contact with the City Manager, Library Commission, City Council, and other City of Boulder departments; federal, state and local elected and appointed officials, local and regional media; civic organizations; professional associations and colleagues. 5.Oversees administration of library functions including but not limited to: implementing the Library Master Plan and developing strategic plans and annual work programs; directing and guiding work on departmental projects and programs; coordinating and managing complex projects; administering the department budget; and developing and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships with library stakeholders. 6.Promotes a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages excellent performance, and rewards high productivity and innovation. 7.Provides leadership and sets strategic direction of the Library organization to achieve the city’s social, economic, and environmental goals and to implement the library’s work plan. 8. Acts as the staff liaison with the City Council-appointed Library Commission, established in Boulder’s City Charter, and the city’s community arts grants program and staff support to the City Council-appointed Arts Commission. 9. Ensures that the Library provides excellent customer service through solution-oriented staff response to customer needs and by responsiveness and continuous improvement of the organization, while balancing the needs of the city. 10. Promotes, develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and customers such as key stakeholders and groups, higher education institutions such as the University of Colorado and Naropa University, the business community, Boulder Valley School District, non-profit agencies, neighborhood groups; other regional libraries and districts statewide, and national library organizations. 11.Other: •Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city. •Attends night meetings primarily for Library and Arts Commissions and City Council and occasionally other boards and commissions. Also attends public meetings and other events occurring outside of normal work hours including nights and occasionally weekends. • Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents, and is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property. • Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

Additional Info & Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Exhibits a working knowledge of current management and leadership best practices, and the ability to apply these effectively to the Boulder Public Library. • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the Library Commission, City and State Officials, the Library’s senior management team and other library staff, community officials, and the public. Willingness to assist and support coworkers, contribute ideas and maintain flexibility. Willingness to contribute to on-going development of Library-wide philosophy, mission and services. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. • Skill in interpersonal communication. Excellent communication skills: strong listening, verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills. Ability to do technical writing for policies, procedures, proposals, grants, reports, etc. Ability to effectively write correspondence, particularly when responding to issues raised by the public, elected and appointed officials. Strong mediation, facilitation, and diplomacy abilities, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups in controversial situations. Well-developed customer service skills, and proven ability to support a solution-oriented staff response to customer needs. • Commitment to and skill in supervising people. Willingness and ability to provide positive managerial example. Willingness and ability to foster an environment in which employees are self-motivated and can exhibit high morale. Capacity to recognize and utilize talents of others. Demonstrated leadership skills – the ability to engage staff and shape the culture of an organization, including in a collective bargaining group environment. • Experience with strategic planning, organizational restructuring, facilities planning, financial management, library technology, best practice library operations, public presentations, community collaboration, management of boards and advisory committees, fund raising, community outreach, and cultural programming and the arts. • Ability to strategize, conceptualize, consolidate support, and implement innovative programming and services to achieve an appropriate balance of traditional and technology-based methods and materials. • A track record for developing, guiding and implementing innovative products and practices. • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage complex projects involving competing interests and objectives, effectively represent diverse interests, and objectively evaluate alternative approaches. • A strong commitment to and the ability to integrate the broader perspectives of economic, environmental, and social sustainability into a larger vision and eventual work product. • Willingness and ability to understand and support the fundamental principles of library services. • Broad understanding and ability to oversee administration of information technology and to plan for the implementation of new technology as appropriate. • Ability to make realistic budget proposals, to operate within established budgetary guidelines, and to identify and analyze budgetary impact of proposed service additions, enhancements or modifications. • A track record of (a) solving problems and resolving issues in difficult, complex and/or contentious situations; and (b) producing high quality results relative to work plans, operations, and initiatives. • Ability and willingness to navigate sometimes politically challenging environments, while maintaining focus and drive. • Ability and willingness to work irregular hours including night and weekend meetings for boards and commissions, City Council and other events. • Excellent computer software skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions: Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: Frequently uses city vehicle, and standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines. ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in the public or non-profit sector with experience in board/ commission relationships, managing and creating innovative services, managing and developing staff, fostering relationships with engaged stakeholders and customers, and developing revenue sources. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration and/or Library and Information Sciences or in a related field, and at least eight years of experience managing and/or leading as a senior manager or Chief Executive Office in a complex organization and/or equivalent education and experience. Valid driver’s license. Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history, motor vehicle record and credit history. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – In addition to the required minimum qualifications: Prior work experience in a municipal public or university library system. Experience in a university community. Experience with promoting and managing arts and cultural programs. Experience with community sustainability efforts involving economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Experience in service industry and/or other related private sector experience. Experience managing staff in a union/ bargaining group environment. Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive. The City of Boulder is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent customer service. Our employees act with a high level of integrity, and take responsibility for their words and actions. City of Boulder employees strive to respect and appreciate each individual's differences, and to work effectively with all people and their diverse backgrounds. We support candid and honest interactions, which respect other points of view, and are sensitive to communication differences. We achieve organizational goals through inclusive problem solving, planning, and decision-making. Community partnerships are included in this effort. All city supervisors are responsible for appropriately incorporating the principles of community sustainability into work on a routine basis; understanding and enforcing relevant collective bargaining agreements and management policies; hiring and firing supervised employees or making related recommendations; ensuring employees are trained initially and on an ongoing basis, as needed; providing appropriate feedback to employees by monitoring day-to-day performance; completing performance evaluations on time; correcting problems in employee work habits or performance in a timely manner; prioritizing and scheduling work functions and vacations; ensuring adherence to established safety standards; ensuring the timely completion and submission of all paperwork required by the city to process employee transactions, insurance or injury claims, etc.; maintaining related records; and ensuring the accuracy of reported time use. Nothing in this position description restricts the city’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description reflects the city’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe nor restrict the tasks that may be assigned. In addition this position description may be subject to change at any time, and the person filling this position serves at the will of the City Manager and/or her/his designees(s). At least eight years of experience managing and/or leading as a senior manager or Chief Executive Office in a complex organization and/or equivalent education and experience.

HR Info

To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter electronically to: Peckham & McKenney apply@peckhamandmckenney.com Please do not hesitate to call Phil McKenney toll-free at (866) 912-1919 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.