Job Description
This position is responsible for administering, planning, and directing the operations and activities of the City Library by performing the following duties.
- Develops and provides dynamic, innovative and financially feasible library services that are aligned with the community, citizens and library users.
- Proven ability to connect and lead with the community, citizens, patrons and employees.
- Performs managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operations and services in conformity with the policies established by the City of Astoria and the Oregon State Library.
A Master’s Degree from an accredited MLS program or equivalent; and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and public library administration is strongly preferred.
Additional Info & Requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supervises both directly and indirectly all staff and volunteers for the library. This includes approximately 5 FTE employees.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) Certification preferred.
The Community
Astoria is located in the northwestern corner of Oregon at the mouth of the Columbia River, within a few miles of Pacific Ocean beaches. It has a population of 9,477. As the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, Astoria has close historical ties to the Lewis & Clark Trail. In 1811, John Jacob Astor, a New York financier, sent fur traders to the area and the trading post of Fort Astoria was established. Surrounded on three sides by the Columbia, Youngs, and Lewis & Clark rivers, the steep hillsides of Astoria exhibit beautiful Victorian and Craftsman homes. River, bay and forested views abound.
HR Info
Contact Julie Yuill in the City Manager's Office at jyuill@astoria.or.us or (503) 325-5824.
HOW TO APPLY: Visit the City of Astoria’s online job site at http://astoria.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Complete the application form and, when prompted, upload your cover letter and resume and provide three references.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Astoria hires and promotes without regard to age, disability, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: You may inform us if you have a disability requiring accommodation by contacting the City Manager’s Office.