Broward County, Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate who is dynamic, innovative, and passionate about public libraries and providing high quality (SUNsational) public service to a culturally rich and diverse community, for the position of Library Regional Manager. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
The Libraries Division includes a staff of 700+ employees and a large network of libraries, the Main Library, an African American Research Library and Cultural Center, five Regional Libraries, 29 Community Branches, a digital branch with 24/7 remote access, and partnership facilities with local educational institutions.
The purpose of this position is to perform highly responsible professional work at the administrative level of the library system while leading a major operational unit of the Libraries Division. This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing innovative programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Specifically, this position is one of five Regional Managers that provides a highly visible leadership presence for 36 library locations and is responsible for developing the professional skills of personnel located in their cluster/flagship, creative problem solving, and developing partnership activities.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate strategic problem solving, effective collaboration skills and model inclusive leadership abilities. They must also demonstrate the following competencies:
* Enhance public service delivery to improve the customer experience
* Identify and develop effective strategies to address public service challenges
* Communicate skillfully to positively influence others and outcomes
* Lead or participate in effective work groups
* Contribute to a positive library environment that supports outreach to non-traditional library users
* Represent the Libraries Division's objectives when collaborating with local community organizations, other governmental entities, and educational partners
* Provide guidance to managers and supervisors in addressing operational and performance management concerns
* Interpret and implement County and library policies and procedures
The successful candidate for this position must be one who can:
* Recognize opportunities to address challenges
* Generate support, excitement, and enthusiasm for innovation
* Exercise strong change management skills
* Prioritize and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner
This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at anytime.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or field relevant to area of assignment. (Master's degree must be from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association depending upon area of assignment).
Requires five (5) years of professional library experience or experience relevant to area of assignment; including four (4) years of relevant supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
None.
Preferences:
General Description:
Performs highly responsible professional work at the administrative level of the library system. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Manages overall planning and supervision of the provision of service in one or more branch libraries and programming activities in the region; supervises and evaluates a number of subordinate employees and serves as next in charge for staff they supervise; counsels staff and provides appropriate disciplinary actions to various staffing levels in accordance with corresponding collective bargaining agreements and county procedures.
Supervises subordinate employees in handling cluster customer complaints and concerns, and resolving customer complaints and concerns effectively and quickly; answers similar customer concerns referred by customer service.
Plans and implements regular cluster and section supervisors meetings, as well as regional Friends of the Library meetings; presents to meeting attendees information on library policies and services, and responds to their requests and concerns.
Oversees large programs and projects and works with library staff to support project initiatives; develops or assists in developing policies, procedures, and library plans of service.
Represents Broward County Library Division to customers, library partners, Friends of the Library and other library professionals and government agency personnel for the resolution of customer and staff concerns, development of partnerships and community contacts.
Serves as Library representative on Human Resources Division panels for qualifying/selecting candidates for library positions; participates in the interviewing, selection and training of staff for the library.
Maintains an active Friends of the Library group and serves as liaison to ensure adherence to proper procedures; works closely with the President and Board for the Friends of the Library.
Implements and monitors operation of special projects, programs, and grants; represents the library to the public, other divisions, government officials, state agencies, and non-profit groups.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
Competencies