Director Of Library - Fort Bend County Library System

Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages directly or indirectly all activities of a county wide library system. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises library employees in order to satisfactorily achieve library outcomes and performance measures. Frequently answer questions and complaints from the public.

• Prepares and manages library budgets for operations and capital improvement projects. Prepares requisitions for property and equipment items purchased with the library's operating budget and with bond funds. Writes specifications for some items and processes.

• Leads in preparing short-term and long-range plans for all library operations, including collection development, reference services, programming, training, circulation, technology, maintenance, public information and new services and projects; participates in all aspects of library building projects and major building maintenance projects.

• Represents the library with community groups and participates in other county events.

• Works with other county departments and the County Judge and County Commissioners to provide service to county residents.

• Leads the library Administrative Council and Strategic Planning Team in making library policy.

• Attends County Commissioner's Court meetings, Library Advisory Board meetings, Law Library Committee, and Friends of the Library meetings.

• Solicits gifts, grants and public/private funding and partnerships for the library system.

• Participates extensively in Human Resources matters involving all library employees, including approving all new hires and performance evaluations, disciplining and terminating employees. Interviews and completes performance evaluations for all directly supervised staff.

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA Accredited University.

• 10 years of job-related experience with 7 years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience.

• Advanced computer skills.

• Strong supervisory and problem-solving skills.

• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.