Branch Manager

Davis County Government; Centerville (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Pension

401k match

Vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Annual raises

Job summary

Davis County Library in Centerville is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee a busy library location and lead professional and clerical staff. The role is full-time and focuses on directing operations, programming, and customer service at the Centerville Library.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS or a related master's degree and has multiple years’ library experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong budgeting, outreach, and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS or a master's in public/business administration.
• Four years of full-time library experience, at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the branch location; supervises staff; hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates performance.
• Manages collection development and facilities; plans long-term materials and budget input.
• Assists patrons with reference questions; guides users to information sources and teaches use of catalog and databases.
• Participates in system meetings and planning for system-wide activities and programs; interprets policies.
• Coordinates outreach and community relations; travels for conferences and training as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff leadership

Customer service

Budgeting and financial planning

Education

MLS degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Master's in Public Administration or Business Administration

Job description

Salary: $33.95 - $52.47 hourly

Department: Library

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is located at the Centerville Library.

Davis County Library is currently hiring for a Branch Manager. This position is full time and performs professional and administrative duties in directing a branch library.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Our Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science, or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in public or business administration.
• Four years of full-time paid library experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory position. An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Day to Day Duties

• Oversees assigned location; supervises clerical and professional employees; recommends employees for hire and trains employees; schedules, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance in compliance with County policies, procedures, and practices; documents and addresses performance problems in a timely manner; disciplines employees as necessary.
• Manages processes and activities in assigned location; recommends and implements new programs and procedures, ensures physical facility maintenance issues are reported in a timely manner. Reviews and recommends materials selected for purchase; plans long-term collection development; performs specific duties in assigned area. Responsible for the development and maintenance of assigned library collections at the assigned location.
• Provides assistance and guidance to library patrons by responding to reference questions; locates information sources; provides guidance regarding specific books and authors, researches reference questions using the library's electronic information services; provides technical support for staff and patrons; instructs patrons in the use of the library, the public access catalog, and other electronic resources.
• Participates in system administrative meetings with the Director, Deputy Directors and other branch managers; assists in evaluating and modifying library operational activities and planning for future activities, programs and projects. Assumes ad hoc or standing assignments for system-wide programs; interprets Library policy.
• Participates in continuing education programs such as library conferences, including required and elective State, County or Library training.
• Coordinates outreach and community relation programs at the branch level in conjunction with larger system level initiatives.
• Prepares budget information and provides input into planned expenditures as requested by the Director; monitors expenditures as requested.
• Travels to conferences and events outside of Utah; travels to locations within and outside of Davis County to attend meetings, training, conferences, and other events.

About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

Check out all the reasons why Davis County is a great place to work, live and play:

Salary: $33.95 - $52.47 per hour