Library Director - Rockville Public Library, Town of Vernon. Non-Union. Wage Classification: E-5 - $75,305.80 - $95,834.82. Open until filled.
General Statement of Duties: A highly responsible
position involving planning, organizing, directing and implementing
comprehensive library services for the Town of Vernon. In addition to
being creative and innovative, the employee must have knowledge, skill
and ability in every phase of the public library field.
Supervision Received: Receives general direction from the Mayor and Town Administrator.
Supervision Exercised: Provides direct supervision to
all Library staff. Oversees and provides training and development for
staff members, interns and volunteers. Evaluates and recommends
personnel actions for all staff members.
Essential Job Functions: Develops, coordinates and
oversees the administration of the Rockville Public Library programs and
evaluates effectiveness of same. Oversees public relations and
increases community awareness by developing and maintaining strong
working relationships with Town departments, public and private schools,
community organizations, referral agencies, grant resources, local
officials and the media. Continually innovates to meet the evolving
needs of the community, developing strategic short-term and long-range
plans to meet these needs. Prepares applications for Federal, state and
non-profit organization grants and manages and evaluates approved
grants. Develops and implements department policies and operating
procedures. Manages all collection development activities. Develops and
trains staff, assigns tasks, monitors performance, and evaluates.
Ensures all Town policies and procedures are followed. Assists the
general public by providing information and resolving complaints.
Administers all funding; develops and maintains an annual operating
budget. Oversees overdue collection fines. Oversees building
maintenance. Prepares narrative and statistical reports of some
complexity for the Mayor, Town Administrator and appropriate Town
agencies. Regular and punctual attendance.
Other Job Functions Duties: Coordinates activities
of department with other town departments and external agencies. Refers
clients to programs offered by other agencies. Meets with interest
groups to communicate services available to residents. Participates in
professional library organizations to maintain awareness of development
in the field. Initiates creative and alternative methods of income and
fundraising other than Town General funds. May represent the Rockville
Public Library at the State. Represents the library at the library
consortium. May provide direct library services at all public service
desks as necessary. May be called in to work at, or assist the Town’s
Emergency Operation Center (EOC). Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here
are representative 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 of this job. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear and
perform repetitive tasks with hands, wrists and arms. May be
occasionally required to walk, kneel, use hands to operate, finger,
handle or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms; may be
required to perform repetitive motions. May occasionally be required to
lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary
to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision 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 essentials
functions. Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant
interruption, attend to task for 45-60 minutes at a time, remember
multiple assignments given over long periods of time and understand the
theories behind several related concepts. May be exposed to dust,
fluctuations in inside temperature & electro-magnetic radiation as a
computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually
quiet to moderately loud.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: High level of
professionalism and creativity. Thorough knowledge of library systems,
and state and federal laws or regulations pertaining to same. Thorough
knowledge of, and ability to obtain and manage grants, and develop and
maintain department operating budget. Excellent oral and written
communication and presentation skills. Critical thinking skills with the
ability to draw conclusions or approaches to problems to implement
solutions; ability to recruit, lead, supervise, train and evaluate
staff; ability to foster relationships and deal effectively with
officials, business owners, outside agencies, employees, and the general
public. Ability to assess needs, initiate, organize and execute public
programs in a library setting applicable to the population; ability to
acquire working knowledge of community resources. Ability to prepare and
publicly present reports in a clear and concise manner; ability to
maintain statistical records. Must be computer proficient with the
ability to learn software programs specific to the job. A Police
background check will be required.
Experience & Training: Master’s degree in Library
Science (MLS), with at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible
experience in library administration, of which at least three (3) years
must be responsible supervisory experience, or any equivalent
combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability
to perform the duties of this position.
License of Certificate: Valid Driver’s License.
Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/vernonct/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=356
This job description is not intended to be a complete
statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise
this position. EOE/AA/M/F.
