Circulation Supervisor - Ponte Vedra Library Branch Job at St. Johns County Boar

Salary : $52,219.50 Annually

Location : Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 2023-01896

Department: Library Services

Opening Date: 12/13/2024

Closing Date: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

Pay Grade: 16

Position Description

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Circulation Supervisor for the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library of the St. Johns County Public Library System.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation's oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

SJCPLS encourages a love of literature, the arts, and lifelong learning by providing a variety of information, resources, and entertainment to the community. SJCPLS serves all areas of St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, and Hastings. The Library System has six branches, two bookmobiles, and offers books-by-mail service. In addition to books, periodicals, and online databases, SJCPLS offers computer access, notary services, Inter-Library Loan, access to a Seed Library, test proctoring, and many volunteer opportunities. The Library System also offers a dynamic range of programming for adults, teens, and children.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment and are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, youth and adult service areas.

Examples of Duties

The ideal Circulation Supervisor candidate must possess St. Johns County's core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Work involves training, assigning, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinate staff.
• Assists the Branch Manager in the interview and selection of Circulation candidates.
• Participates in collection management activities as assigned: sorts donations; conducts bibliographic searches; identifies items for replacement or repair; mends books and other library materials.
• Participates in circulation activities as assigned: issues and cancels patron's borrower cards; resolves lost or damaged items; processes hold requests; collects fines and fees.
• Facilitates the resolution of customer issues and complaints.
• Assists with providing reader's advisory, reference and general information to patrons of all ages; provides assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.

The essential skills preferred for this position include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices in library management, services and development.
• Knowledge of library operating policies, procedures, principles, programs and services.
• Knowledge of standard circulation, reference and library request procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, techniques and methods.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Circulation Supervisor are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification. Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years paid and progressively responsible library or customer service experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Works a schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays or also at other branches as assigned.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Supplemental Information

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County's Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County's Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Please visit St. Johns County's Benefit site for more detailed information:

For employees hired on or after January 1, 2024, benefits will become effective the first of the month following 30 days from their date of hire.

01

Please select the highest level of education you currently possess.

• Did not complete high school or GED program
• High school diploma or GED program
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

The Circulation Supervisor position consists of 40 hours per week. The schedule for this position requires evening and rotating weekend (Saturday, Sunday) availability to support the library's hours of operation. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional library or customer service experience do you possess? *** Please be advised that your selection must be verifiable and included on your application. ***

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you possess? *** Please be advised that your selection must be verifiable and included on your application. ***

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

05

Please describe any supervisory experience you have and the relevance to the role as Circulation Supervisor. Please type N/A if you do not possess supervisory experience.

Required Question