Librarian, Senior FT Job at Broward County Government in Fort Lauderdale

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Librarian, Senior, within the Libraries Division. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the library system. This position may be assigned to any library location/section within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.

Benefits of Broward County Employment:
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits:
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan:
457 Deferred Compensation employee match

The purpose of this position is to plan, supervise and coordinate the activities of a service section. This position will supervise and train staff to ensure excellence in customer service and adherence to the Broward County policies and procedures, resolve day-to-day operational issues and address escalating customer concerns, project or program coordination, cultivating outreach efforts, supporting division-wide initiatives, and may serve as an Assistant Manager at a Library location/section, or as a member of the Floating Team. This role involves staying updated on contemporary issues, trends, and technology in the library profession. Additionally, this position is also responsible for collection development, youth and adult reference services, programs, and readers advisory. Additional responsibilities include attending workshops, professional meetings, and reading current literature.

This position requires the individual to model the highest level of excellent customer service and professionalism to internal and external customers of the Division. Additionally, the essential skills of this position requires an individual who is flexible and adaptable in performing tasks and meeting customers’ needs.

The ideal candidate will provide reference and technical support to customers of all ages; lead their team to develop and provide high-quality and diverse programs, classes, and events for all ages; accurately collect and report statistics and narrative data for their unit; conduct tours to highlight the collection, culture, art, and services; serve as Supervisor in Charge as assigned; maintain effective relationships with community groups, academic and local stakeholders; regularly participates in outreach activities; and serve on committees and teams to improve service to the public. Other responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing volunteer activities and documenting hours performed; team leader or lead worker on specific assigned projects; and maintaining awareness and responsiveness to the changing needs in the community. This position is also responsible for collection development by participating in selection, de-selection, assessment of the library collection, and assigning Librarians a specific section to manage, and other duties as assigned.

This position will also perform related work as assigned and may be assigned to work at any library location based on operational needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or closely related field.

Requires one (1) year of library experience providing services to all ages.

Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.

General Description:
Supervises the performance of and performs library services, providing customer service to library patrons.