The City of Albuquerque
is accepting applications for the position of Library Branch/Unit Manager.
Closing Date: 3/2/2022
Salary: $25.81 – $30.78 Hourly / $2,064.80 – $2,462.40 Biweekly /$4,473.73 – $5,335.20 Monthly / $53,684.80 – $64,022.40 Annually
POSITION SUMMARY: Direct, manage, supervise and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing a wide variety of services to the library patrons within one or more library facilities or units including the planning and directing of support services; supervise the activities and operations of those engaged in maintaining the collection and distribution; recommend the purchase of reference materials and coordinate exhibits and displays; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Library Director.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) certified institution; and Three (3) years of managerial acquisition, cataloging or patron services experience in an academic, public, or special library; and To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration
- Operational characteristics, services and activities and cataloging services program
- Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services
- Principles and practices of book collection, replacement and de-selection Local, regional and national information resources and retrieval systems Principles and practices of an integrated library system (ILS)
- Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children’s programs
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Principles and practices of modern computer operations
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library branch or unit
- Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Oversee the implementation of support services
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures
- Interpret, explain and enforce City policies pertaining to library operation and function
- Operate a variety of library and office equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform analysis of patron service operations and recommend modifications, analyze problems and identify alternative solutions
- Plan and prepare future library services
- Prepare and administer facility or unit budget
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
- Respond to requests and inquiries from department personnel
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Maintain the confidentiality of the information received
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation