Public Service Operations Manager

a 2017 study for the Ohio Library Council found; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Life insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Public Service Operations Manager. This full-time role provides system-wide leadership and oversight of public service operations across locations, ensuring high-quality, equitable, and innovative library services for the community.

Responsibilities include supervising Public Service Managers, guiding day-to-day operations, shaping policies, monitoring data, and assisting with budgets.

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Significant managerial experience in a public library setting is required.
• Knowledge of public library operations across circulation, reference, and programming areas.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel across multiple teams or locations.
• Proficiency with library technology and standard office software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Experience overseeing multi-location library operations preferred.
• History of leading system-wide initiatives or strategic planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Public Service Managers and staff with leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Serve as escalation point for complex customer concerns and operational challenges.
• Monitor day-to-day public service operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Lead implementation of policies and procedures across all locations.
• Review data, feedback, and trends to identify needs and opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across departments and locations to meet organizational goals.
• Assist in development and management of public service budgets.

Skills

Staff supervision

Data-driven decisions

Budget management

Customer service excellence

Strategic leadership

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Databases

Office software

Job description

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as our Public Service Operations Manager. This full-time position provides system-wide leadership and oversight of public service operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and innovative library services across all locations that meet the evolving needs of the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Public Service Managers and other assigned staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• Serves as a key point of escalation for complex customer concerns, personnel issues, and operational challenges across public service areas.
• Monitors and evaluates day-to-day public service operations, including circulation, reference, programming, and customer services, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure consistent public service standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed across all locations.
• Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures related to public service.
• Reviews and analyzes statistical data, community feedback, and service trends across the system to identify needs, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Fosters collaboration and communication among public service departments and locations to promote consistency, efficiency, and organizational goals.
• Assists in the development and management of budgets for public service departments and locations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited library program required.
• Significant progressively responsible managerial experience in a public library setting, including supervision of multiple departments or locations, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public library operations and service delivery across circulation, reference, and programming areas.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel across multiple teams or locations.
• Proficiency with library technology, integrated library systems, databases, and standard office software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Experience overseeing library operations within a multi-location library system preferred.
• History of leading system-wide initiatives or strategic planning efforts preferred.

Compensation

• Starting salary:$32.65/hour ($67,912 annually)
• Position is full-time
• Health insurance with employer HSA contribution
• Life insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS):
• 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution