City of Livonia, MI
Branch Librarian - Operations Job at City of Livonia, MI in Livonia
City of Livonia, MI, Livonia, MI, United States, 48154
Salary: $85,508.80 - $99,694.40 Annually
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1218 o.c.
Department: Civic Center Library
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY INFORMATION
$85,508.80 - $99,694.40 Annually
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Branch Librarian plays a critical role in supporting the Library Director in managing daily library operations, procedure implementation, safety protocols and staff training. This role involves leadership, communication skills and community engagement to enhance the library's offerings and ensure its continued success in serving the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Operations and Leadership:
Staff Training and Development:
Program Development and Implementation:
Collections Management:
Vendor Relations:
Community Engagement:
Budget and Financial Oversight:
Capital Improvements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Key Competencies:
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Do you possess a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university?
02
Do you have a minimum of ten years of experience working as a librarian providing direct service to the public?
03
Do you have three to five years of experience as a library supervisor or manager, with experience in daily operations of a small to medium-sized library building?
04
Do you have experience in staff training and team leadership?
05
Do you have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills?
06
Do you have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively?
Required Question
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1218 o.c.
Department: Civic Center Library
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY INFORMATION
$85,508.80 - $99,694.40 Annually
- Starting Salary: $85,508.80
- After Six Months of Successful Employment: $87,172.80
- After One Year of Successful Employment: $88,712.00
- Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Branch Librarian plays a critical role in supporting the Library Director in managing daily library operations, procedure implementation, safety protocols and staff training. This role involves leadership, communication skills and community engagement to enhance the library's offerings and ensure its continued success in serving the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Operations and Leadership:
- Responsible for directly overseeing daily operations of both library locations, ensuring the smooth functioning of library services and activities
- Support key library initiatives, setting priorities, and collaborating with City departments as appropriate
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts and policy development
Staff Training and Development:
- Assist director with staff training and professional development initiatives, ensuring library employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality service
- Support staff development through mentoring, performance evaluations, annual goal setting, and ongoing feedback
- Encourage staff participation in professional development opportunities, conferences, and workshops
- Foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration across departments
Program Development and Implementation:
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of library programs and services for diverse audiences, including children, teens, adults, and seniors
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make data-driven improvements
Collections Management:
- Oversee collection development, including selecting materials that meet the needs and interests of the community
- Manage collection budget and resource allocation, ensuring a well-rounded, relevant, and diverse collection
- Collaborate with other librarians and staff to review and assess collection needs
Vendor Relations:
- Maintain effective relationships with library vendors for collection materials, databases, and services
Community Engagement:
- Serve as a representative of the library in the community, promoting library services and programs at local events and through outreach efforts
- Assist the director to develop and implement strategies to increase library usage and participation, particularly among underserved populations
- Develop KPIs for library services and deliver reports on progress regularly to the Library Director and community to foster transparency
Budget and Financial Oversight:
- Assist the Library Director in developing and managing the budget, with specific focus on acquisitions, training and operational projects
- Ensure responsible financial management of library resources and compliance with funding requirements
- Acquisitions of needed supplies and equipment that directly relate to the daily operations of the library locations
Capital Improvements
- Participate in design meetings for library capital improvement plans
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
- Possess a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and
- Have a minimum of ten years of experience working as a librarian providing direct service to the public; and
- Have three to five years of experience as a library supervisor or manager with experience in daily operations of a small to medium-sized library building; and
- Have experience in staff training and team leadership; and
- Have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; and
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Key Competencies:
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead and inspire staff while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Vendor Management: Experience managing relationships with vendors, scope development and performance monitoring.
- Program Innovation: Creative approach to developing new library programs that engage the community.
- Training and Development: Commitment to empowering staff through ongoing training and professional development.
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Do you possess a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of ten years of experience working as a librarian providing direct service to the public?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have three to five years of experience as a library supervisor or manager, with experience in daily operations of a small to medium-sized library building?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience in staff training and team leadership?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively?
- Yes
- No
Required Question