Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Library Director – Town of Enfield
Salary Range: $87,116 – $97,116. 35 hour work week. Closing Date:
This position will remain open until filled. *May be expected to work
in excess of 35 hours, as necessary, to fulfill and maintain the
workload of the department. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Highly
responsible administrative work involving the direction of a broad range
of public library functions. Work involves responsibility for the
management of a large public library collection and for the provision of
library services to patrons and community organizations. Duties
include policy recommendation, departmental planning and direction and
administration of library activities. The position is also invested
with making the most difficult library technical decisions. The work
requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill and ability in
every phase of the public library field. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works
under the general supervision of the Town Manager. SUPERVISION
EXERCISED: Directly supervises all employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Trains employees in library routines; prepares work schedules and
assigns areas of responsibility; prepares department budget and various
reports; approves expenditure of appropriations for library purposes;
checks bills and employee time records; assists users in obtaining best
results from the use of library facilities; prepares and makes annual
report of operations for Town Manager and State Library Grant; confers
with Town officials and the general public to provide information and to
resolve problems or complaints; confers with agencies, other public
libraries, corporations and community groups in the development of
library programs for the Town, region and state and assists in
coordinating inter-library program efforts; directs and participates in
personnel actions such as hiring, termination, assignment, evaluation
and labor relations; fills in at public service desk as needed.; regular
and punctual attendance. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Selects and purchases
new books and supplies; performs related work as required. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is
frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use
hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or
controls and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to
kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring
independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations as
well as exercise of independent judgment. The noise level in the work
environment is generally quiet. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of the principles of library
science, organization and functions; thorough knowledge of library
administration including fundamentals and budgeting; ability to analyze
and solve major problems; ability to develop data and recommendations
influencing policy; complete competence in oral and written
communications; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, corporate
representatives, officials of other agencies and the general public.
Proficiency with Computer skills essential as well as knowledge of
computer operating systems, hardware and software, LANS, WANS, CD ROM
product. Must keep up with computer changes. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A
Master's Degree in Library Science from a recognized college or
university plus five (5) years of progressively responsible library
administration experience including at least three (3) years in a
supervisory capacity or any combination of experience and training which
provides a demonstrated potential for performing the duties of the
position. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a
complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that
comprise this position. Choose ONE of the following ways to apply:
(1)mail completed applications or resumes to Town of Enfield, Human
Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 (2) e-mail
your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or (3) Apply on-line at www.enfield-ct.gov
(4) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264. The Human
Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please
contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F
Labels:
director,
full time,
public libraries
Location:
Enfield, CT, USA