Library Director

Highly responsible professional and managerial position in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a comprehensive program of quality Library service to citizens of the City of Seminole as well as the unincorporated area of the County as a County Cooperative member.  The Director provides general oversight and responsibility for all Library operations with emphasis on the operating budget and personnel.  Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision making on the day-to-day operations of the Library.  The person in this position is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all duties and authority commensurate with assigned responsibilities.  During occasions of local emergencies, this position shall be required to perform emergency tasks which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members.

• Responsible for interviewing, training, motivating, evaluating, and disciplining employees of the Library.
• Responsible for recommending to the Director of Administration the hire, promotion, and termination of employees.
• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs Departmental/Divisional policies, programs, and operations for Library services.
• Establishes goals and objectives and develops, implements, reviews, evaluates, and revises plans towards reaching those goals.
• Provides assistance and direction to all Library employees, on an as needed basis, to ensure that the best possible service is provided to the patrons of the Library and that the Library is operated in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Reviews, selects, and/or approves the acquisition of books, periodicals, reference materials, audio/visual materials, electronic resources, and other Library materials and resources.
• Promotes good public relations by:  working with the Library Advisory Board to receive regular citizen input; working with the Friends of the Library Board, encouraging active support from the Community; attending various civic meetings such as the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and other similar organizations within the Library service area.
• Represents the City on a regular basis with various professional library groups such as the Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, the Florida Library Directors Conference, the Florida Library Association Conference, and various other Library Director Committee meetings.
• Represents the Library to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents Library agenda items as required.
• Works with other members of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, the Tampa Bay Library Consortium in overseeing the operation and improvement of the Integrated Library System (ILS). 
• Responsible for the development and preparation of the Library's annual operating budget and ensuring compliance with expenditure levels during the fiscal year.
• Approves time cards and/or payroll sheets for all Library personnel for accuracy and compliance with established work schedules and hours.
• Approves all employee work schedules, vacations, requested time off, and other related personnel management issues.
• In consultation with representatives of St. Petersburg College, oversees content and design of Library web site.
• Practices and enforces Departmental/Divisional Policies and Procedures and the city's Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to manage and motivate assigned personnel to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of all services by the Division and to promote team unity.
• Ensures Division employees are cognizant of creating good public relations in the performance of their duties and performs their assigned tasks accordingly.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all Departmental/Divisional Policies and Procedures and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• On a bi-annual basis, objectively and consistently evaluates assigned employees for efficiency and effectiveness utilizing the City's established Employee Performance Appraisal System.
• In consultation with representatives from St. Petersburg College, the Library Advisory Board, the Friends of the Library, staff, and community leaders, develops a library strategic plan on a periodic basis.
• Strives to maximize effective communications between assigned personnel, other employees throughout the City, and the general public.
• Performs other job related duties that are consistent with assigned Division responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Graduation from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) college or university with a Master's Degree in Library Science.  Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a multiple service Library with at least three (3) years of responsible administrative and supervisory experience.  Extensive knowledge of the practices, principles, and methods of Library Science and Administration, including such phases as library planning, general reference, classification, cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, youth services and automated library management systems. Experienced in word processing, spreadsheet and other appropriate computer applications. Knowledge of reader interest levels and of books and authors.  Ability to plan, organize, and direct Library programs and activities.  Ability to interpret community interests and needs as they relate to Library services.  Ability to analyze facts and exercise judgment in decision making.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public community groups, other Cooperative member libraries, Tampa Bay Library Consortium member libraries, and St. Petersburg College. Considerable working knowledge of preparing and managing an operating budget. Ability to schedule, plan, organize and direct the activities of a large diversified staff of Library employees.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.  Ability to utilize a computer and/or typewriter keyboard.  May require lifting and carrying books and other library materials weighing up to approximately twenty-five (25) pounds.  Ability to make presentations to varying groups on Library services and programs utilizing a varying number of presentation techniques.

Standards for Professional Appearance:

The image that the City of Seminole projects to the public is reflected in the appearance of our employees.  Simply stated, employees should look clean, neat, well-groomed and should be dressed safely and appropriately for the work they will be doing.  Employees are expected to use good judgement in their appearance and grooming, keeping in mind the nature of their work and the professional image that we wish to project to our community as representatives of the local government.   

Below are a few guidelines for professional appearance*:

• Clothing should be neat, clean, appropriate for the workplace, professional, and should not constitute a safety hazard.
• Personal appearance includes good personal hygiene.
• Facial hair should be clean-shaven or be well-groomed.  (This does not supersede any departmental standards regarding facial hair.)
• Visible body piercings or adornments shall be limited to two earrings per ear, unless approved by the City Manager.  Other visible body piercings, including but not limited to: nose piercings, gauges, lip piercings, tongue piercings, eyebrow piercings, are prohibited.
• Jewelry may be restricted for safety reasons, based on the position.
• Hair styles should be neat, professional, and appropriate for the workplace.  Hair dye, if used, should be selected from the range of naturally occurring hair colors.

Additionally, the following conditions apply to visible tattoos*:

• Tattoos shall not be visible above the collar level of a crew neck tee shirt
•  Tattoos on the hand shall not extend past the first knuckle, closest to the wrist.   Tattoos on the palm of the hand are not permitted. One discreet tattoo in the form of a solid, single color ring, not to exceed 8 mm in width, is permitted on the wearer’s ring finger (not thumb), between the first and second knuckle of the finger.
• The display of unprofessional or offensive tattoos or brands, (nudity or violence, sexually explicit or vulgar art, words, phrases, profane language, symbols to incite negative reactions, initials or acronyms that represent criminal or oppressive organizations) are strictly prohibited. 
• The Department Head or City Manager reserve the right to require any tattoo to be covered.

*The City of Seminole does provide medical and religious accommodations.  Employees who would like to request additional information regarding religious or medical accommodations in the workplace may contact the Human Resources Director.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.