Small Branch Manager

Posting Date

07/01/24

Application Deadline

07/11/24

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range: $65,000 - $83,990 annually

Full Range: $65,000 - $103,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

If you're searching for a team that values inspiring teamwork and solid leadership and contributes to the success of the community, then the El Mirage Branch Manager position is for you!

As you collaborate with staff, other branch managers, and community organizations, you will have an opportunity to enrich lives by offering innovative programs and services and establishing meaningful partnerships. Consider joining us to become the leader of a dynamic group of staff dedicated to serving a diverse community of all ages and backgrounds!

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve our residents' quality of life.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three (3) years of professional library experience

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.

We Also Value

• One (1) year of supervisory and/or lead experience.

• Public library experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

• Manages the operations of a small branch library; supervises subordinate staff to include scheduling, training, assigning work, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations

• Monitors branch budget for part-time staff and supplies

• Oversees maintenance, safety, and security of the branch

• Maintains a vibrant and attractive collection by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays and following adopted collection maintenance practices

• Implements, monitors and reports results of strategic initiatives developed for the Library District

• Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations

• Prepares and presents reports and statistical analyses

• Works at the customer service desk: answers questions, responds to customer concerns, assists customers with digital devices, promotes Library District products and material types for use by customers

• Plans and conducts programs for the public

• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for hiring staff

Working Conditions

Requires travel to and from job related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business. Will be required to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, based on branch operating hours. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Ability to lift 15 pounds from floor to waist, 10 pounds waist to shoulder, 5 pounds shoulder to overhead, carry 10 pounds 50 feet, and push/pull 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet. Must be able to manage deadlines, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making and interaction with government officials and the public.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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