Assistant Chief, Neighborhood Library Services

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, United States Enoch Pratt Free Library Full time

The Pratt Library is searching for an Assistant Chief for the Neighborhood Library Services division.

The Assistant Chief receives managerial direction from the Chief of Neighborhood Library Services and serves in the capacity of Department Chief when assigned or when the Chief is not available. The employee in this class works a conventional work week that may involve evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered.

Department: Neighborhood Library Services

Starting Salary: $83,165

**Job Type**: Full-Time,

Benefits Included

Summary of Duties:

- (Position may require some or all of the following examples of the work performed depending on the organization of work within the agency. The list is not inclusive and may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)_- Receives and completes project assignments from the Chief regarding program, policy, and events in the branches.- Assists the Chief in formulating and implementing the strategic plan for the division. Participates in and on occasion leads division meetings and work groups.- Develops reports for the Division Chief.- When assigned or in the absence of the Chief, functions as the senior division officer in decision making and ongoing operations.- Serves as NLS representative to Library Security and Information Access Division.- Actively pursues professional development especially in library administration and supervision skills; this includes active participation in local, state, and national professional associations.- Assists in the development of general funds and private support budgets.- Serves as the Library’s representative on the city’s Commission on Disabilities and coordinates disability compliance issues in the branches.- Directly supervises and evaluates the work of branch managers in overseeing library reference, circulation, computer services, program customization and implementation, staff scheduling, volunteer assignments, community outreach, and facility management; evaluates branch manager performance, enforces library discipline policy, recommends hiring and promotion.- Assures coverage for the hours the branches are open.- Enforces library disciplinary policies and recommends hiring and promotions through participation in recruitments and interview processes.- Disseminates and ensures library branch compliance with library policies and procedures.- Represents the library at Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services meetings and Mayor's community meetings, attends and oversees library participation in community events; prepares letters of understanding between community organizations and branch libraries hosting community events.- Responds to customer complaints.- Works with the Office of Human Resources on recruitment of staff and the selection of participants and staff interview panels for recruitment of branch librarians. Recommends and justifies expenditures to superior.- Consults with architects, contracts, and the Library’s Facilities manager regarding the renovation and building of library branches; facilities decision making among contractors, library staff, and the community during renovation of libraries.- Approves leave requests and e-time.- Conducts regular site visits to branch libraries.- Reviews and analyzes library statistics and activity of branches to submit written reports to the Chief.- Identifies training needs.- Participate in training of branch managers & subordinate staff.- Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.- At least five years of successful experience in a library management position and community outreach, including two years of direct supervisory experience over professional library staff (evaluation, discipline, hiring, and termination).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of/experience in the principles of library organization and management, especially concerning library branch systems.- Ability and proven experience in developing and managing branch service policies, programs, and staff.- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with library management, customers, and the library branch community.- Skill in communicating orally and in writing.- General knowledge of library budget procedures and proven ability to develop and monitor a budget.- Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.- Staff supervision and administrative experience.- Demonstrated leadership qualities of public speaking, policy formulation, and program and staff management.- 3+ years of training or staff development experience

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
- (We reserve the right to withdraw this posting at any time due to overwhelm

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