Librarian IV #2305-5265-01

• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services; identifies and suggests opportunities for innovation and improvement and facilitates implementation.
• Creates a work environment in which everyone is motivated to achieve their best performance; in which staff establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships; and in which everyone works together to deliver optimal customer service.
• Participates in the formulation and execution of the Library’s annual budget.
• Monitors expenditures for branches and youth service department throughout fiscal year.
• Participates in the development of the Library plans and policies, including the Strategic framework.
• Engages staff across the system in the development of effective ways for staff to promote the Library’s programs and in the identification of ways to engage the community.
• Selects, or supervises the selection of books and other library materials.
• Develops and manages the library’s information technology networks, hardware, software, and databases.
• Assists in the selection of personnel; trains staff; and supervises the operations of a major element of the library system.
•  Performs other related work as required.

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of library organization and management.
• Considerable knowledge of library personnel administration.
• Considerable knowledge of library and city fiscal and budgetary procedures.
• Experience managing data and voice telecommunications, networks and information technology.
• Considerable knowledge of trends in library design and physical facilities.
• Ability to supervise, direct and instruct library personnel in administrative and procedural aspects of the library system.
• Ability to speak effectively in public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

 Ideal candidate will also have

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of effective library service, library organization and management, and human resource management.
• Knowledge and experience in public library programming, youth services and outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and supervise staff.
• Ability to design, develop, and manage projects.
• Experience developing and coordinating partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners, to expand resources and programs for diverse patron/program participants.
• Ability to create a variety of written documents, using business communication techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to train and implement effective customer service practices.
• Proficiency in library computer applications and general working knowledge of other interfacing departmental applications.
• Experience with digital technology, social media, on-line automation, and database systems.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with different individuals and to work through differences.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This is a General Fund, "Non-Tested" position. 

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 11.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.