Hiring Range: $73,293.96 to $91,617.45
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Oversees the Public Services Division of the Prescott Public Library which encompasses
Adult Services, Youth Services, and Circulation work groups
Essential Duties:
Trains, supervises, and performs employee evaluations
Develops and manages collection of adult materials including physical and electronic
materials and subscriptions; oversees withdrawal of books, magazines, DVDs, and
audio books that are obsolete, in poor condition, or not circulating well
Oversees all Library marketing, publicity, and signage including website and social
media presence
Works with others to carry out strategic planning, budget development, and public
relations
Works collaboratively to identify and address community needs for Library services
Delivers presentations about the Library to various community groups
Works with the public on problematic or complicated issues
Identifies and seeks grant opportunities for services and programs for the Library
Responds to patron comments and concerns
Leads work group managers in the development of procedures and efficient
workflow
Guides and empowers public services staff to achieve strategic objectives
Regularly reports to supervisor on Public Services Division personnel, projects, and
initiatives
Works with other members of the Yavapai Library Network to maintain and enhance
cooperation within the county
Provides professional front-line readers' advisory work via in person, on the phone,
and via email; assists with public computers and other electronic devices
Serves as a member of the Library Management Team with responsibilities for
planning and project management
Evaluates Library services; oversees development and implementation of patron
surveys, collection performance, and staff surveys; assists supervisor in analyzing
data and implementing change as warranted
Oversees Library operations in absence of supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Master's degree in Library Science; three (3) years of supervisor experience in public
library setting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions
of the position.
Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Arizona driver's license (or obtain one within 30 days of hire)
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their
day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal
and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal
Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of
Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Knowledge of the City of Prescott's governmental organization, policies, and
procedures
Knowledge of public library ethics, operation, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures
Knowledge of library collections including physical items, periodicals, and electronic
resources
Knowledge of emerging technologies related to libraries
Knowledge of information retrieval and delivery systems
Knowledge of publicity and marketing strategies for library services and programs
Skill in interpreting and applying rules, policies, and procedures
Skill in effectively supervising, motivating, mentoring, and leading staff
Skill in evaluating electronic resources to maximize service to Library's customers
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing
Skill in presenting to a wide variety of audiences
Skill in responding to customer comments and concerns
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
state/federal/local officials, elected officials, area organizations and agencies, staff,
and City residents
Ability to consistently provide excellent service to a wide range of customers
Ability to create a collaborative environment with open, effective communication
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard City office environment
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Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a
computer terminal, telephone, copier, and fax machine requiring continuous and
repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement
Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over
the telephone
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and
responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to
include:
Drug screening
Motor vehicle records check
Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207
Prescott, AZ 86301
Email: hr@prescott-az.gov
Website: www.prescott-az.gov
Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222
Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees: Paid time off; ten paid holidays
and one floating holiday per year; employee and/or family health and life insurance;
short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security
contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and
additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an
established probationary period. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will
be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in
any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position
has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer.