Library Assistant Manager
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Job Description
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
Library Assistant Managers require detailed working knowledge of a public library and are responsible for directing support staff and functions circulation and customer service operations facility maintenance technology equipment and systems shelf maintenance collection maintenance and volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Principles and practices of delivering library services via innovative methods and emerging technologies.
- Current technical and service trends and practices in public libraries.
- Principles and methods of supervision management and training.
- Library Automation and circulation applications functions and practices.
- Public library facilities and resource management principles.
- Technology systems and equipment used in a public library including common consumer hardware and software.
- Library business methods procedures and practices including circulation and reference services collection management and community outreach.
- Budgeting and record keeping principles and practices.
- Set priorities and expectations and model behavior for high levels of service.
- Plan assign train supervise review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
- Read interpret and apply rules policies and procedures.
- Utilize initiative and sound judgement within established guidelines.
- Organize and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Deal tactfully with library users maintain effective harmonious relationships with library users and promote good public relations.
- Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures interpersonal styles abilities motivations or backgrounds.
- Work with other County and City departments and outside vendors around facility and equipment maintenance issues.
- Operate troubleshoot and train other staff and the public on a variety of technologies.
- Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities.
- Demonstrate a willingness to commit to ones work and to invest ones time talent and best efforts to accomplish organizational goals.
- Support system wide policies procedures and services that reduce barriers and increase access.
- Make presentations to the public on library services and materials.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Analyze anduse reasoning to logically solve problems and contribute to the solution of problems related to library services.
- Perform physically demanding work; stoop bend push and stand for long periods of time.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Phone:
SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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