MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES
City of Sachse, TX - Sachse, Texas, United States, 75048Work at City of Sachse, TX
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Overview
$71,775.52 - $86,112.00 Annually
Location :
Sachse, TX
Job Type:
FULL-TIME
Job Number:
24-020
Department:
LIBRARY
Opening Date:
07/30/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Under supervision of the Director of Leisure Services, this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the City of Sachse Public Library and ensuring the delivery of high-quality library services to the community. This role involves managing library staff, developing and implementing programs, maintaining the library's collection, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patrons. They will plan, organize, and direct Sachse Public Library operations and maintain the collection of the library materials to meet the needs of the citizens.
The ideal candidate will embody our core values of service, humility, innovation, neighborly, and excellence (SHINE) and the ability to drive initiatives that support our mission and objectives.Examples of Duties
Essential Job Functions:Oversees and manages the operations of the Sachse Public Library. This includes training, development, and managing the library staff consisting of librarians, assistants, and volunteers.Develops and implements process improvements, routines, and schedules for the operation of the division.Develops a review of operations and submits to the Director of Leisure Services at requested intervals.Catalogues collection of library materials as well as reviews, develops and updates the library collection.Collaborates with local schools, organizations, and businesses to promote library services and literacy.Interacts with library patrons and assists in the use of library services and materials.Compiles monthly library usage statistics and prepares reports including content for the weekly City Council updates.Develops and implement programs and events for all ages, including story times, workshops, and community events.Develops, reviews and authorizes library publicity and promotional materials.Develop and manages division budget.Acts as a liaison for Library Board Meetings and Friends of the Library.As requested, attends City Councils meetings and makes presentations to City Council.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.Knowledge of professional library principles, practices and techniques.Knowledge of library classification methods and techniques.Knowledge of e-books, Texshare database, cloud library, Hoopla, interlibrary loan programs, and other library enhancement programs available.Knowledge of annual report submission to the State.Skill in conducting research and analyzing results to develop summaries, using critical thinking, and problem solving.Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, multi-task, organize work load, meet deadlines, follow-up and take tasks to completion.Ability to maintain focus and flexibility with frequent interruptions; ability to follow up and monitor status of ongoing projects.Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with employees at all levels, and the general public, and to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing.Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.At least five years of relevant experience, of which at least three years must be in a supervisory capacity.Supplemental Information
Work is performed in an office setting.May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor.May be subject to occasional bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving or replacing books, files, documents and records.
Equipment utilized includes personal computer, phone, copier, calculator, and standard office equipment.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CITY EMPLOYEES
It's good to know about the extras that make it all worthwhile. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a full complement of benefits.
Health Insurance
- The City provides health insurance four plan options for employee and dependents. Employee premiums for the HDHP- HSA plan are 100% paid by the City. The PPO plan premiums for employee coverage are $25 per month or $15 per month, depending on which one you choose. The City contributes 35% toward dependent health coverage.
Dental Insurance
- The City also provides employee and dependent dental insurance coverage. You have two plans to choose from. Employee premiums are 100% paid by the City for the base plan. The City contributes $50 per month toward the cost of dependent dental coverage.
Short-term Disability
- Paid by the City; providing up to 60% of salary for qualifying employees after the employee has been off work for 6 days.
Long-term Disability
- Paid by the City; providing up to 60% of salary for qualifying employees after 90-day elimination period.
Life Insurance
- The City provides life insurance at no cost to employees at one times the annual salary up to $50,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee and his/her dependents at a reasonable cost that varies based upon employee age.
Supplemental Insurance
- Supplemental insurance is available for purchase for Short-term Disability; Accident Insurance; Cancer Insurance; Heart/Stroke Insurance; and Universal Life Insurance.
Retirement
- (TMRS) Employee contributes 7% with funds matched 2:1 at retirement. Retire at age 60 with 5 years of creditable service; or any age with 20 years of creditable service.
Deferred Compensation
- Employee contributes up to 25% of his/her salary for long-term tax-deferred savings.
Social Security/Medicare - Social Security is withheld from employee paychecks in the amount of 6.2%; Medicare is withheld at the rate of 1.45%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid by the City.
Longevity Pay
- $4/month for each month of service after one full year of completed service.
Incentive Pay
- Varies based on approved certifications.Bilingual Pay - $25 per month for the proven ability to read, write and speak another language.
Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to $5,250 annually.
Vacation LeaveVacation leave will be provided to all eligible employees on the first pay check following the date of hire and on the first pay check in January of each calendar year, as follows:
Part-Time Employees (Regularly scheduled 20-29 hours per week)Date of Hire 30 hours1+ years 60 hours
Full-Time Employees (40 hours week/80 hours per pay period)Date of Hire 50 hours1-4 years 100 hours5-9 years 140 hours10-14 years 160 hours15+ years 200 hours
Sworn Fire Employees (24-hour shifts/56 hours per week)Date of Hire 70 hours1-4 years 140 hours5-9 years 196 hours10-14 years 224 hours15+ years 280 hours
Sick LeaveSick leave will be provided to all eligible employees on the first pay check following the date of hire and on the first pay check in January of each calendar year, as follows:
Part-Time Employees (Regularly scheduled 20-29 hours per week)Date of Hire 10 hours1+ years 20 hours
Full-Time Employees (40 hours week/80 hours per pay period)Date of Hire 40 hours1+ years 100 hours
Sworn Fire Employees (24-hour shifts/56 hours per week)Date of Hire 56 hours1+ years 140 hours
Personal Leave
- Four days per fiscal year (Four-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).
Bereavement Leave
- Up to three days for the death of an immediate family member (Three-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).
Family Care Leave -
Full-time regular employees employed by the City for a minimum of 12 months who need to take leave for the birth, placement or adoption of a child, to provide medical care for their child or spouse due to a serious health condition, or to provide elder care to their own parent/step-parent and/or their spouse's parent/step-parent may be eligible to request Family Care Leave.
Qualified employees will receive a bank of Family Care Leave when the request is approved. This bank will be equivalent to six work weeks, or 240 hours for 40 hour per week/80 hours per pay period employees and 336 hours for Sworn Fire personnel. If an employee does not use the entire six weeks during the six months following the first day of absence, the bank will be zeroed out.
Paid Holidays
- 12 holidays per year (Ten-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).
Disclaimer: The benefits described herein are for illustrative purposes only. In case of a conflict between the information on this page and the actual plan documents, insurance contracts and/or policies, the plan documents, insurance contracts and/or policies will govern. The City of Sachse reserves the right to change or terminate benefits at any time. The benefits included herein should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future benefits.
01
Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program?
NOYES
02
How many years of professional Library experience do you have?
NONELess than 1 year of expereinceMore than 1 year but less than 3 years of experienceMore than 3 years but less than 5 years of experienceMore than 5 years but less than 7 years of experienceMore than 7 years but less than 10 years of experienceMore than 10 years of experience
03
Do you have at least 3 years of supervisory experience?
YesNo
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