Supervisory Librarian NF-04
About The Position
This position is located with the JBLM MWR Libraries at Grandstaff Memorial Library. The Supervisory Librarian directs the library’s overall operations, including administration, personnel management, patron services, technical services, and library automation and technology. The role is responsible for the library facility, budgets, internal policies and controls, and planning. It also provides reference and research services and selects resources that meet customers’ organizational, educational, and personal needs. Regular full-time positions are guaranteed 40 hours per week and are eligible for Army NAF benefits.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library science, information services, or information management from an accredited college or university.
- One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, demonstrating the ability to perform library management, personnel management, public and patron services, technical services, and library automation service functions.
- Working knowledge of office software products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Resumes must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Submit transcripts with the application; education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; complete employment verification (E-Verify) and required pre-employment checks, including a Tier 1 background investigation and childcare checks.
- Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
Responsibilities
- Direct overall library operations, including library management and administration, personnel management, public and patron services, technical services, automation systems, and implementation and support of other library technology.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of automated library services, identify requirements, and conduct studies to improve system operations.
- Manage the library facility.
- Catalog and classify library materials as required.
- Develop budgets, justify requirements, establish short- and long-range plans and goals, monitor funding allocations, and meet expenditure targets.
- Review library operations for effectiveness and determine internal library policies.
- Perform reference and research services using text and online searching principles.
- Select print, non-print, and online resources to meet customers’ organizational, educational, and personal needs.
- Supervise assigned staff, conduct employee appraisals, advocate training, and provide appropriate recognition and performance feedback.
- Establish standard operating procedures and internal controls.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Retirement plans
- Paid personal time off
- Federal holidays
- Professional development, training, education, and certification opportunities
- Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries
- Possible non-foreign overseas allowances, cost-of-living allowance, and differentials, contingent on eligibility
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized when determined to be in the Government’s interest
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
