LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Range 23 / EXE_

LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Range 23 / EXEPrint (overnmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/newprint/4599044)ApplyLIBRARY DIRECTOR - Range 23 / EXESalary$76,658.62 - $167,867.32 AnnuallyLocationAnchorage, AKJob TypeRegularJob Number2024-00647DepartmentLibraryDivisionLibraryOpening Date08/12/2024Closing DateContinuous+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsJob InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT: LibraryHOURS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLOCATION: 3600 Denali StreetLearn more about Anchorage Public Library and the director search (y/APLDirectorSearch24)Example of DutiesThe library director plans, implements, directs, and evaluates all areas of activity in the Municipal library system. Oversees personnel, financial management, library operations, promotion, and community relations. Develops and monitors the library system's operating and capital budgets, grant applications, and donations. Works with library support boards to solicit funding from other sources. Develops policies and short and long range plans to address the needs of the library system. Coordinates library activities and priorities within a multi-location organization, including staff and facilities, and with other Municipal agencies, Municipal administration, and / or community groups as appropriate. Represents the library at the community, state, and national level.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesMaster's degree in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited program), and ten (10) years of professional library experience, five (5) of which includes managing staff, development, budget administration, implementation maintenance of library programs and services, building collections, and providing service to multicultural communities.Instructions to applicants:Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.Submit contact information for three professional references.Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.Submit a current copy of your driver's license.Additional Important InformationThe Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to scis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.Military Service Interview Preference :Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.Application Process:Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADAFor information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:Health / Medical Benefits:+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio+ Life Insurance+ Dependent Life Insurance+ Short Term Disability+ Long Term Disability+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care+ Health Savings AccountsRetirement:+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program+ 401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits:+ Employee Assistance Program+ Paid Leave Plan+ 13 Paid HolidaysFor an overview of our medical benefit package go to uni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx01In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?+ Yes+ No02Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?+ Yes+ No03Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?+ None/less than High School+ High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent+ Associate's Degree in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited program).+ Bachelor's Degree in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited program).+ Master's Degree or higher in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited program).04How many years of experience do you have in professional supervisory experience of which includes managing staff, development, budget administration, implementation maintenance of library programs and services, building collections, and providing service to multicultural communities; and/or equivalent experience in a related field.+ None to less than 10 years+ 10 years or more05Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.06Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include an approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.Required QuestionAgencyMunicipality of AnchorageAddress632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501Phone(907) 343-4442Websiteuni.org/jolApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email