Job Description
Do you enjoy being a part of a top tier organization with a meaningful mission that offers an outstanding workplace? If so, Pueblo City-County Library District has your next opportunity! PCCLD is currently seeking a Library Branch Manager for our Lamb library location. If you are looking for that next step in your career or perhaps already working as a library manager, this position could be a perfect fit for you!
The Library Branch Manager provides leadership in a community library and the Library @ the Y with a focus on encouraging visits, circulation, program attendance, and use of digital resources. This position manages staff and is accountable for achieving key results. The position works collaboratively with the management team on programming, services, and change initiatives. Management of the facility, grounds, and fiscal responsibility are key elements of this position.
The Branch Manager reports to the Associate Executive Director and manages a team of exempt and non-exempt staff. This position has overall responsibility for customer service at the Lamb branch and Library @ the Y, resolving escalated issues and addressing problems as they occur. The position works closely with other departments including support services. Builds relationships and partnerships in the community that support and expand library services, programs, and events. Networks with peers and professional organizations to stay current on trends in public libraries and in relevant technology. The position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level, or background.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the overall administration of a community library and the Library @ the Y including planning and oversight of the library’s operations, staff, facility, and grounds.
- Manages daily operations of the library within defined procedures and policies.
- Manages staff, participates in hiring, creates work schedules, communicates clear performance expectations and conducts performance reviews. Develops and monitors work improvement plans as needed. Handles employee relations issues with assistance from the Human Resources Department.
- Tracks and analyzes operational data and statistics; creates financial, statistical, and narrative reports on branch library operations. Makes presentations to library staff, the Board of Trustees, and other groups.
- Participates in the development of the branch budget and annual goals. Develops projections for future needs in resources and staff to meet goals and objectives.
- Has overall responsibility for customer service for the branch. Ensures customer service practices are followed. Applies communication techniques to reduce tension in escalated situations. Responds to incidents to include enforcing policy, calling first responders if needed, writing suspensions or other corrective actions.
- Communicates with the Community Relations Department for marketing, publicity, and partnership initiatives.
- Works with Facilities to ensure that the building and grounds of the branch are properly maintained.
- Works with Collection Development to maintain a vital collection; facilitates the weeding process.
- Collaborates with other department managers and librarians to create efficiencies in programming.
- Acts as a liaison to maintain awareness of community events, interests, and needs which avail themselves to current or potential library services and programs; attends community meetings to stimulate interest in the Library.
- Leads team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Leads regularly scheduled department meetings. Attends All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and to stay current on all information that is pertinent to PCCLD.
- Stays current on trends that impact public libraries including technology trends.
- Reads daily organizational communications from the intranet, e-mail, newsletters, and print announcements. Stays current on all library services, programs, and events throughout the district. Regularly accesses electronic timekeeping, payroll, and personnel employee access systems.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- May lead or serve on library committees and special projects.
- Occasionally is assigned to the role of Person in Charge (PIC) for the Rawlings Library including oversight of safety, building security and of the security guard on duty.
- Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is required.
- Two years’ professional level library experience is required.
- Two years of experience working with the public is required.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Leadership skills including the ability to plan, implement, and influence others.
- Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, and practices.
- Current knowledge of trends in libraries.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to establish and maintain good working relationships with library staff and customers; able to communicate well with people of all ages, demographics, ethnic backgrounds and ability levels.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to ease tense situations. Supervisory skills including scheduling work and managing performance.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use a variety of computer equipment /programs, digital devices, e-resources, and new technologies.
- Ability to conduct complex reference interviews, to analyze requests, and to apply research skills to locate specialized information or provide customers with alternative sources.
- Ability to provide efficient, courteous public service and present a positive image of the library in attitude, appearance, and performance of duties.
- Ability to apply policies and use independent judgment within procedural boundaries.
- Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
Other Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends. Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
Benefits include employer-provided medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Colorado PERA, 401(k), paid vacation leave, sick leave, and personal leave,
Salary Range: $54,558.40 - $81,848.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Community
Pueblo is located in southeastern Colorado and is the most populous city of Pueblo County with roughly 150,000 people. One of the largest steel-producing cities in the U.S., Pueblo is sometimes referred to as the “Steel City”. The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season. Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge.
Lake Pueblo and Other Water Recreation Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing.
Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events. One such festival, the hugely popular Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, celebrates Pueblo's famous green chiles. While there's definitely a sense of history here — Pueblo made Livability.com's Top 10 Cities for Historic Preservation list, the city enjoys contemporary recognition on both national and international levels as the home of Colorado State University-Pueblo (2014 NCAA Division II Football National Champions) and Professional Bull Riders, Inc.
HR Info
Apply online from our website: www.pueblolibrary.org/employment