Library Manager

The list that follows is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.

• Works irregular hours including days, evenings, and weekends

• Schedules activities based on established priorities and community needs

• Supervises and schedules Library staff and assigned functions

• Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel, giving frequent, and specific feedback about personnel performance

• Prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects

• Provides leadership, direction, mentoring, and coaching to employees

• Manages and ensures Library operations are in compliance with City policies and objectives

• Manages and directs Library activities, including reference, circulation, collection development, cataloging, online resources, and community programs

• Develops and implements short and long-term goals, objectives, and policies for the Library

• Provides sound decision making skills and critical thinking to provide professional recommendations, decisions and completed staff work.

• In coordination with other City departments, oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of all Library buildings

• Works cooperatively with personnel, co-workers and the management team

• Exercises tact, self-restraint and good judgment

• Responsible for volunteer management operations such as recruiting, training, and overseeing volunteers

• Assists in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the Department budget

• Identifies, obtains, and manages funding from grants and community partners

• Maintains and analyzes operating statistics

• Responds to requests for information, research questions, and provides general and complex information to the general public and Library patrons

• Serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library and Commission as needed

• Attends City Council, Commission, community, and other meetings as assigned

• Provides effective leadership to accomplish the administrative objectives of the City Manager and the policy goals of the City Council

• Delivers responsive and effective internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues

• Supports the City’s mission, goals, policies, and objectives

• Supports the City’s core values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics, accountability; responsive and effective customer service, teamwork, excellence, and fiscal and environmental responsibility

• Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• In depth knowledge of professional Library principles, practices and administration.   
• In depth knowledge of Library programs and services.  
• In depth knowledge of personal computers, standard business software and specialized software for Library applications. 
• High level of skill to quickly learn and implement City policies and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of management and supervisory principles, practices and methods.
• In depth knowledge of budget administration methods and techniques. 
• High level of skill in effective oral and written communications. 
• High level of skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the community. 
• High level of skill in Library collection development. 
• High level of skill in planning, developing and implementing Library policies, procedures and objectives. 
• High level of skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff. 
• High level of skill in resolving customer issues and concerns.    

• Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university or equivalent field and a minimum of three (3) years Library work experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

• Must possess a valid California Driver License at all times.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment including keyboards, telephones.
• Position requires manual dexterity, clear speech, and visual hearing acuity.
• Position requires extensive movement throughout the building and travel to outlying facilities.
• Position requires the ability to lift and handle Library materials and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Position requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach from floor level to six feet. 
• Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Position requires the ability to perform work at a computer terminal and/or on a telephone for extended periods of time. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. 

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.