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TASKS:
Assists in identifying,
proposing, implementing and monitoring long and short term strategic
planning; assists in establishing and monitoring goals and objectives;
identifies staffing, equipment, materials and other needs; incorporates into
the budget process; assists in compiling, presenting, justifying and
monitoring budget; reviews and approves purchases, procurement and other
expenditures; assists in establishing, maintaining and updating Library
policies and procedures. Photocopies a variety of materials and operates
standard office equipment.
Recommends Public Library
hours and days of service; participates in staff hiring, promotions,
suspension and/or termination; manages staff training, assignments and
reviews work; conducts performance appraisals; oversees scheduling; may
represent the Library when working with civic organizations, individuals and
others in the community regarding volunteers, volunteer services and related
matters.
Identifies new and
enhancements to existing programs and services; reviews and recommends
approval of library development, book collection enhancements, overdue
collection processes, facility maintenance and security and other areas of
responsibility; works with other libraries to coordinate resources and
services; works with patrons and others having business at the Library;
recommends/finds books, periodicals and other publications in response to
requests/needs; maintains a variety of files and records associated with
Library usage, customer contact, services provided and related areas.
Performs other duties as
assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
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Knowledge of applicable local, county, state and Federal
statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, Town of Wickenburg policies
and procedures, departmental policies and procedures and other governing
documents.
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Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision.
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Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
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Knowledge of the principles of Dewey Decimal system, cataloging
procedures and inventory control.
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Knowledge of the principles of public budgeting, accounting
and/or bookkeeping.
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Knowledge of community resources and the concepts of customer
service and customer care.
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Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying a
variety of complex, often conflicting information sources, operational
policies and procedures, guidelines and directives.
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Skill in management and staff supervision.
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Skill in researching, analyzing and determining trends in
Public Libraries, Library services and related areas.
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Skill in developing and implementing Library programs and
services.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
with employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the general public
and others having business with the Town of Wickenburg.
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Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software
applications
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Skill in researching, analyzing and determining trends relating
to collection development and related services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in library
science, English, liberal arts, business administration or closely related
field AND six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in
a library, office or closely related work environment that includes at least
two (2) years of management/supervision; or any equivalent combination of
education and progressively responsible experience with additional work
experience substituting for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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