Librarian Supervisor

The City of Fort Worth•South Park Township, PA

12d•$71,661 - $93,159•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. A Librarian Supervisor position is available at the Fort Worth Public Library at the Summerglen Library. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, enthusiastic about bringing library services to people in the community, and comfortable working with diverse populations including people of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities. All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library and information sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Human Relations or a closely related field
Three (3) years of professional library experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of management principles and practices including goal setting, budget development/implementation, and staff development and motivation
Knowledge of modern professional library principles, practices, and procedures
Skill in using exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills that build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external customers
Skill in hiring, motivating, developing, and directing staff in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to work at/travel to various locations
Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operations and staff of a branch library to ensure efficient and effective public service
Providing excellent customer service, including answering questions and helping customers locate materials and services of interest
Interpreting policy and procedures and resolving daily operational and customer issues
Ensuring that the location is well-ordered, appealing, and inviting; Manages the location’s overall collection, including promotion, maintenance, and weeding
Supervising staff, including planning and assigning work, performance management, scheduling, addressing complaints and resolving problems; training staff on basic job functions
Planning, implementing, and evaluating local outreach programs and services in conjunction with staff
Evaluates/assesses Library standards and services at location
Assisting customers with basic computer needs and emerging technologies