The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Library Manager.

This is a full-time, non-bargaining, exempt Library Manager position based on a 40-hour workweek, with an annual salary range of $67,275 - $90,563. The individual in this position will be stationed at the Leisure Services Library located at 15 North M Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

• 13 Paid Holidays

• 3 Floating Holidays

• City of Lake Worth Medical benefits include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage

• Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve the people of this community through the effective management of the Library and the development of programs supporting Literacy in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs Library planning function including Long Range Plan, Annual Plan of Service.
• Designs Library procedures to effectively implement planning goals.
• Administers and evaluates Library programs and services in light of planning goals.
• Directs the development of the library materials collection, physical and electronic.
• Prepares the Library budget and defends budget requests.
• Directs and controls the expenditure of Library funds.
• Partners with Leisure Services entities and other City Departments to support City objectives.
• Cooperates with other libraries, agencies, corporations, and community groups to expand literacy services.
• Prepares statistical reports.
• Directs promotional activities.
• Directs the training of Library staff.
• Directs personnel actions including hiring, termination, assignment, evaluation, and labor relations.
• Works to resolve City problems and complaints regarding the library or its staff.
• Represents the Library and serves as the City’s authority on library and literacy related issues.
• Research and write grant proposals.
• Evaluates the Library materials collection in light of community needs.
• Directs the purchase, withdrawal, and inventory of materials.
• Assigns duties, defines staff positions, and administers wages.
• Promotes staff development.
• Acts as liaison to Friends of the Library and the Library Advisory Board.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Five years of library experience including three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of public library administration and operation.
• Demonstrated administrative and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to operate within limited resources.
• Oral and written communication skills. Including the ability to read and understand statistical reports, write reports and grant proposals.
• Confident in speaking effectively to large and small groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, and the general public.
• Experience using computer hardware, software, office equipment, the Internet, and social media.
• Demonstrated decision making ability based on data, observation, and institutional goals.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness to cover any staff position as the need arises.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Push/pull materials on carts weighing over 100 lbs.
• Perform various repetitive actions and use of terminals and keyboards, requiring the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Climb steps while carrying materials. (The library has 3 floors and a basement, no elevator.)
• Use vision, vocal communication, and hearing.
• Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional moderate lifting and carrying (20+ lbs.) and infrequent heavy lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Normal library working conditions; moderate exposure to office/maintenance chemicals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The overview of this position is generally light work of a physical nature.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• All employee workstations are located in public service areas.
• Customer service skills are essential.

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following:

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.