Branch Manager - New Haven Free Public Library.
Current vacancy in Courtland S. Wilson Branch. Salary: (RANGE 10 Step
2) Minimum: $62,690 annualized. 37.50 hours per week. NATURE OF WORK:
This is professional library work in the supervision of a major branch
library. The branch serves a diverse population, including a substantial
Spanish speaking community. Branch Managers supervise all aspects of
daily branch operations. Operations include the facility, collection,
equipment, budget, staff, programs, and related services. The Manager is
responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of the
community. This involves interaction with community representatives,
neighborhood associations, professional and business organizations,
schools and social agencies serving the community. As supervisor the
Branch Manager serves as coach, mentor and mediator with staff. Work is
performed with latitude for professional judgment under the general
supervision of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through
conferences and observation of results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Master’s degree in Library
Science and at least three to five years experience in professional
library work, including at least six months of supervisory experience;
and all knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job
description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of the
principles and practices of library science; Considerable knowledge of
the objectives of library service to the community; Ability to apply
library science and management techniques to operating and supervising
problems; Ability to plan and supervise operations of a library branch.
This position is included in a collective bargaining
agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees. As a condition of continued employment, a person
appointed to a Local 3144 bargaining unit position will be required to
obtain union membership at the completion of 90 working days. Employment
is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background
check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening, and (3) a
90-day probationary period.
Applications
and job description may be picked up at the Department of Human
Resources at 200 Orange St., 1ST Floor, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to
5 P.M. Applications and/or resumes must be received by the Department
of Human Resources, No Later Than 5 P.M. on Friday, September 1, 2017.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Branch Manager - New Haven Free Public Library
Labels:
branch services,
full time,
manager,
new haven county,
public libraries
Location:
New Haven, CT, USA