| Purpose: |
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Working independently, this position organizes and manages a major division or program to provide library services. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops short- and long-range plans.
- Develops and monitors division or section budget and grant applications.
- Chairs and serves on professional committees.
- Serves on Austin Public Library Management Team. Works or travels to several locations and serves on library-wide committees and task forces.
- Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
- Clarifies City and department regulations.
- Develops division policies and procedures and participates in the development of department policies.
- Prepares and presents programs, articles, reports, and projects.
- Represents the City of Austin and the Austin Public Library to the public.
- Represents the interests of the Library and/or division to City officials.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of professional library procedures, systems, and techniques.
- Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices in libraries.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of reference and research procedures.
- Knowledge of library materials/tools available for library work.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of contract development and management.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to forecast public demand for services.
- Ability to analyze/evaluate major programs, policies, procedures, services, and facilities to develop recommendations.
- Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve issues.
- Ability to stay abreast of library trends.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to provide high-level customer service.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus seven (7) years of related experience, including four (4) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity OR
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus five (5) years of related experience, including three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Valid Class C Driver License.
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