State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State Library Division Head (7889MP)

$51.88-$70.74 Hourly / $4,150.20-$5,658.74 BiWeekly /
$108,320.00-$147,693.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the State Library, Division of Library Development this class is accountable for directing and coordinating the administration of all operations of and services rendered by the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the State Librarian.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and coordinates operations of and services rendered by the Division of Library Development; 
  • Conducts work flow studies and operational analyses; 
  • Makes policy recommendations at division level; 
  • Coordinates implementation of division reorganizations;
  • Implements program revisions; 
  • Directs special projects such as space relocation, weeding and inventory; 
  • Develops and maintains library collections; 
  • Makes budget recommendations; 
  • Supervises statewide programs of division structures; 
  • Conducts management training; 
  • Manages and evaluates division staff; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • library administration, principles and techniques of modern library science, library services, library finance and library automation;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • analytical, organizational and negotiating skills; 
  • Considerable ability to
    • apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • lead statewide library development and programs.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    A Master’s degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association and six (6) years of post graduate degree experience in professional library work.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over library operations.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a State Library Unit Head.

    JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

    Unclassified

    OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

    (19)-Library and Curatorial Services

    BARGAINING UNIT

    (02)-MANAGERIAL

    EEO

    (1)-Officials And Administrators

    SALARY INFORMATION

    MP 67

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

    CANCELLATION CLAUSE

    This replaces the existing specification for the class of State Library Division Head in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective May 4, 2012. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    04/01/2022
    CLASS: 7889MP; EST: 7/29/1977; REV: 9/15/2022;