Manager, Policy Research And Library Services

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This role provides advanced policy, administrative, and process research and analysis to senior management and plans and manages the overall operation of the Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Research Library and the Transportation Museum. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 7, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience as a Librarian or a combination of experience as a Research Analyst, Web Master, Records Manager, Archivist, Historian, Cataloguer, Curator, Knowledge Manager, Database Manager, Public Arts Officer, or Planner
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public administration, public policy development and transportation planning and/or information management
• Knowledge of standard and specialized reference and bibliographic sources
• Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system, Anglo American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), Resource Description and Access (RDA), and On-Line Computer Library Center (OCLC) cataloging system
• Knowledge of research theories, principles, and techniques
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing policies, trends, and developments affecting the provision of urban mass transit
• Knowledge of modern management theory and practice
• Skill in overseeing the operations of a research library, archive, and museum
• Skill in developing and making available the computerized library and information systems via the web
• Skill in classifying and cataloging library, archive and museum materials
• Skill in conducting technical reference and bibliographic research
• Skill in researching and analyzing information from on-line information source retrieval systems
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in interacting professionally with and performing high-level research on behalf of the Board of Directors, their respective staffs, senior management, various levels of Metro employees, elected officials and outside representatives
• Ability to manage grant funded research service, archives, and/or museum improvement projects
• Ability to handle sensitive material as well as valuable and irreplaceable artifacts and ephemera
• Ability to analyze and handle complex issues critical to achieving agency goals and objectives
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to make financial decisions within a budget
• Ability to represent Metro before the public
• Ability to manage, train, and motivate assigned staff, interns, consultants, and volunteer staff
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing and developing a multi-disciplinary research collection of contemporary and archival resources in print, digital and data formats for both employees and public use.
• Experience leading a team to develop and facilitate library and archives online access computer systems, databases, and social media.
• Experience managing library and archive research services and patron outreach programs to foster transportation information literacy.
• Experience managing and monitoring library budgets, including developing expenditure plans, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial requirements and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and manages the overall activities of Metro's Dorothy Peyton Gray Research Library and Archive
• Maintains extensive collection development resources and selects appropriate documents to ensure materials are up-to-date and readily available for library and archive patrons
• Coordinates and facilitates the development and maintenance of the Library, Archive, and Museum on-line catalog and its accessibility to staff and the public via the Internet
• Develops and maintains library website, including a bibliography of transit industry research, current event articles, and new publications acquired by the library
• Supervises the subscription and maintenance of serial publications, interlibrary loans, and a highly specialized online cataloging procedure
• Prepares special research projects requested by executive management
• Prepares, reviews, and edits complex research projects, Board reports, presentations, proposals, budget and variance reports, statistical analysis, and technical information
• Acts on behalf of the Executive Office in the absence of the Deputy Executive Officer, Policy, Research, and Library Services in leading Metro's s monthly Board agenda process
• Assists in formulating policy and procedure recommendations for Board of Directors and senior leadership
• Represents Metro Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) and participates in meetings of the American Library Association, Special Library Association, and Los Angeles based cultural institutions
• Establishes policymaking, planning, and organizing guidelines of library and museum activities and staff
• Leads, plans, designs, and maintains the Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Research Library and Museum in coordination with Metro Departments, architectural staff, and design consultants
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and supervises the museum's on-going educational program to enhance public access and understanding of the transit collection
• Plans and implements the on-going activities of acquiring, preserving, researching, interpreting, and exhibiting a newly acquired collection of historical materials relating to Los Angeles area transit
• Oversees the museum grant budget to ensure compliance with federal regulations and develops on-going expenditure plans for resources
• Monitors contractual obligations of consultants to ensure compliance with policy guidelines during refurbishment of a facility to display historic artifact exhibits
• Designs, develops, and supervises the implementation of a web-based cataloging program that includes a complete description of artifacts, photographs, and rare materials
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager