Library Manager

• Add value to the leadership team in goal setting and strategic planning.
• Lead a team of people and oversee library operations to meet the needs of the community and ensure every customer has a positive experience.
• Possess attention to detail along with accuracy.
• Establish standards of performance and clear expectations for library staff.
• Understands the budget process, and use of statistical data to back up library operations.
• Foster cooperative working relationships with staff, colleagues, library leadership, customers, city staff, Friends of the Library groups.
• Problem solve using a creative and collaborative team approach.
• Demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Analyze library statistics and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Deploy excellent judgment in interpreting library policy.
• Able to work a schedule which may include evening, Saturday, and Sunday hours.

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

• Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives and policies for the Library; allocates resources to achieve these goals; schedules activities based on established priorities and community needs; ensures operations are in compliance with City policies and objectives.
• Manages Library operations; provides leadership, direction and coaching to employees; evaluates Library issues; determines and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations.
• Responsible for volunteer management operations such as recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers.  
• In coordination with other City departments, oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of all Library buildings. 
• Develops, administers, assists, and monitors budgets; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participates in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identifies, obtains, and manages funding from grants and community partners; coordinates the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports for the City and the State; maintains and analyzes operating statistics; updates programs to continually improve services to the patrons and the community. 
• Manages and directs Library activities, including reference, circulation, collection development, cataloging and community programs; oversees and approves special events, adult programs and children’s activities. 
• Researches funding opportunities for programs and facilities development; prepares and reviews grant requests and approves submittals as appropriate; oversees and performs grant reporting. 
• Directs and provides reference services; responds to requests for information, researches questions, and provides general and complex information to the general public and Library patrons.   
• Selects and acquires materials to satisfy the informational and recreational needs of the patrons; manages and oversees collection development; responds to requests from the public for purchases; reviews materials for purchase; and approves additions and deletions to the collection.   
• Serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library and Commission as needed; provides and ensures a high level of customer service to patrons and to the community in general. 
• Conducts analysis and determines programming changes as needed.   
• Provides effective leadership to accomplish the administrative objectives of the City Manager and the policy goals of the City Council.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel, giving frequent and specific feedback about personnel performance; holds employees accountable for doing their jobs and celebrates accomplishments and successes.
• Delivers responsive and effective internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues.
• Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• 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, 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.