Job Description
The City of Cortez is accepting applications for a Library Director. The Library Director manages the administrative and technical functions of the library, including planning, purchasing, and budgeting of library services and supervision of two full-time and ten part-time employees. Some responsibilities are: developing the book collection; attending professional meetings and representing the City in public speaking; designing, monitoring, and evaluating library programs for adults and children; preparing reports on the management of library services and programs and presenting to the City Manager, City Council, and the Colorado State Library. Qualifications needed are: Masters degree in Library Science, three years of working in a library, plus one year supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience; must have knowledge of cataloguing, databases, computer technology, grant writing, and ILS’s. The salary range is $26.28 to $39.43. Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at cityofcortez.com, or from the SW Colorado Workforce Center, and submitted to the SW CO Workforce Center, 2208 East Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 565-3759, until 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2014. All applicants must attach a current driving record with application.
Additional Info & Requirements
For questions about the job, applicants may call Joanie Howland, 970-564-4072.
The Community
Cortez has a population of 9,000 and is located in the geographically spectacular Four Corners area. Cortez is situated between fourteen thousand foot peaks in the San Juan Mountains and the red rock desert of Utah. Recreational opportunities abound. The library has a visitation rate of 150,000 per year and a check out of 137,000. Budget of $550,000.
HR Info
SW Colorado Workforce Center 2208 East Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 565-3759.
Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at cityofcortez.com, or from the SW Colorado Workforce Center, and submitted to the SW Colorado Workforce Center, 2208 East Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 565-3759, until 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2014. All applicants must attach a current driving record with application.