490 - Assistant Library Branch Manager

City of Brownsville (TX) • Brownsville, TX

74d • $54,659

About The Position

The Assistant Library Branch Manager oversees the Circulation, Children's, Teens and Makerspace Departments, as well as the Internet Resource Center. The Assistant Library Branch Manager works with independent discretion in decision making and execution of responsibilities under general supervision of the Library Branch Manager and the Library Services Assistant Director. Work includes planning, organizing, and overseeing daily operations and activities, coordinating programs with the various library departments and staff, staff supervision, providing general patron services, addressing and resolving patron issues, and maintaining department records, reports and statistics.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree.
• Three (3) years post-MLS library experience to include 2 years supervisory; previous experience working with the public and/or public libraries preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Master of Library Science must be from an ALA institution.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the daily activities of the Public Services staff.
• Supervises employees, including training, scheduling, assigning work, and completing employee performance reviews.
• Ensures that employees have the resources necessary to accomplish their assignments in a safe working environment.
• Required to resolve patron and employee concerns.
• Expands library services in the community through programming and events.
• Demonstrates ongoing efforts to improve library services and provides quality services to the public.
• Interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
• Maintains the workflow of circulation procedures and makes recommendations on improving said workflow.
• Responsible in keeping the library collections organized and shelved correctly.
• Ensures patrons have a clear understanding of policies and procedures regarding services offered.
• Provides reader's advisory services to connect patrons with literature and information.
• Answers inquiries and provides information and assistance to the public via telephone, e-mail and in person.
• Maintains records and handles patron complaints and disruptive individuals as needed.
• Works closely with the Library Branch Manager and Department Administration on special projects as assigned or needed.
• Supports other department supervisors by responding to their request in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the Library's monies and related procedures.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Knowledge of library operations and management practices with strong supervisory, customer service and communication skills.
• Assists with fulfilling goals and achieving benchmarks in accordance with organizational strategic plan and priorities, and may participate in creating and setting goals.
• Keeps informed of technological and professional trends and pursues a commitment to professional development and growth.
• Stays informed about BPLS services and activities.
• Positively represents the library to the public and other agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Exceptional employee and family medical, dental, life insurance plan and vision plan for employee only with MetLife for those enrolled with health insurance.
• Partnership with Frontier Clinic at zero cost to employee and dependents under the health insurance.
• Pet supplemental insurance offered as an employee contribution only.
• Opportunity to contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year.
• Parental Leave concurrent with FMLA for qualifying employees.
• Longevity pay and 100% Tuition Assistance capped at $5,000 yearly.
• Observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree