Public Services Administrator - Gainesville, United States - Alachua County, FL

Alachua County, FL

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Gainesville, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association or a master's degree in public administration, an M.B.A., or closely related field and four years supervisory experience.

Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier. Must provide own means of transportation.

Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Position Summary:

This is highly responsible professional administrative work directing a major section of the Public Services Division of the Alachua County Library District.

An employee in this classification is responsible for all activities, operations and functions of their assigned area, including the supervision of staff, implementation of modern library techniques and technologies, establishment of procedures, recommendation of policies, and development of short and long range plans and budgets for their assigned area, as well as assisting with District-wide planning.

Work is performed independently under the direction of the Public Services Division Director and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:

Coordinates the work of a major section of the Public Services Division, including but not limited to: reference and information services, readers' advisory, programming, circulation, outreach and community liaison, services to youth, services to adults, marketing and promotion. May have responsibility for Districtwide coordination of specific services at the direction of the Public Services Division Director.

Directly supervises Headquarters Departments and/or Branches as assigned and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors, branch managers, and other employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field, including those of a technological nature.

Analyzes needs, and recommends and implements appropriate measures for improving service; disseminates such information to Section, Public Services Division and other library staff.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates District-wide training related to library services. Provides assistance and guidance to professional and paraprofessional staff in areas of expertise.

Develops Section budget, monitors and controls budget expenditures.

Plans and organizes services. Recommends policies to the Public Services Division Director and implements procedures for the Section.

Assists in establishing standards for collections and services and devises control procedures to assure the attainment of standards.

Works with other Section Administrators, Division Directors, and Library Administration to provide a coordinated program of library services in compliance with the Long Range Plan and Service Level Guidelines.

Coordinates District-wide projects and studies at the direction of the Public Services Division Director; develops, implements, analyzes and reports statistical measures of library service.

Recommends changes in Long Range Service Plans to the Public Services Division Director; assists in developing District-wide plans at the direction of the Public Services Division Director.

Provides Board of Trustees and Governing Board with information as requested by the Public Services Division Director.

Provides the public with information by utilizing library resources, and through public presentations on library services; resolves complaints.

Recommends selection of library materials.

Attends conferences and participates in related professional organizations.

Drives a District vehicle to perform duties as required at various Alachua County Library branches.

Performs related and other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of goals, principles, practices, systems and techniques of professional public library work.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of book selection.

Thorough knowledge of reader interests, authors and available books and materials.

Considerable knowledge of materials available within the District's agencies and other area libraries.

Considerable knowledge of computerized library systems.

Considerable knowledge of publisher and dealer practices and methods.

Ability to analyze library problems and make sound impro