Library Branch Supervisor - North Branch

The purpose of this job is to manage and direct the daily operations of the branch under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director. This position will require working collaboratively with the Youth Services Supervisor and Public Services Supervisor to develop, plan and present library programs at the North Branch.

Department: Library

Pay Grade: 105, Exempt

Starting salary: $76,119.61

Minimum Experience: 

Three (3) years of library guest services or related experience; two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Minimum Education: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Master’s degree in library science preferred. 

Certifications, Licenses: 

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

   

The purpose of this job is to manage and direct the daily operations of the branch under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director. This position will require working collaboratively with the Youth Services Supervisor and Public Services Supervisor to develop, plan and present library programs at the North Branch.

GENERAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.

• Provides leadership and management to staff and volunteers.  Supervises the work of and monitors and evaluates on-going performance of staff; assesses and makes recommendations regarding training needs.

• Directs individuals on complex work and interprets the application of policy and procedure.

• Engages in leadership opportunities, professional development, participates in committee work and provides instruction to patrons and staff as assigned.

• Works service desks, assisting patrons to check out library materials, use public computers and PACs.

• Registers patrons for library cards, assists with fees, places holds and performs payment transactions.

• Pulls patron holds as needed.

• Educates patrons in locating materials or information in all areas of the library. Provides readers advisory services and assists patrons in the use of library technologies. 

• Performs regular tasks relating to the Automated Materials Handling System, including providing basic troubleshooting.

• Participates in developing programming for patrons of all ages.

• Provides library tours and programming for interested groups.

• Keeps the library safe by addressing problem patron behavior on the spot or reporting it up the chain if necessary.

• Communicates Library programs with community groups and or book talks.

• Attends regularly scheduled departmental and all-staff meetings, annual staff training day, and any additional mandatory meetings.

• Other related work and special projects as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for accounting duties associated with patron fees.

COUNTY ORGANIZATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the Department to other County departments, elected officials, outside agencies, customers, County residents and visitors.

• Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance. 

   

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Works under general supervision of the department Assistant Director. This position will manage various employees in the assigned department and will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned employees. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and activities of the library and library management practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job of Library Supervisor – North Branch Services.

• Administrative policies and procedures of the County. 

• Management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Current office practices and procedures.

• Computer software consistent for this position.

   

Skill in:

• Analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.

• Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

• Applying judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.

Ability to:

• Quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and /or technology.

• Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.

• Instruct and train in methods and procedures.

• Organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.

• Effectively communicate and interact with members of the public, and other groups involved in the activities of the library.

• Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.

• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. 

• Instruct and train in methods and procedures.

• Perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and 

• Work the allocated hours of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a typical indoor office setting; and is mostly sedentary with periods of mobility and light physical activity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Level of responsibility subjects the incumbent to moderate stress due to interruptions. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/ACTIVITIES:

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; must be able to push and pull carts weighing 60 to 80 lbs. Work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Will spend a large amount of time viewing a computer screen.

• Vocal communication and normal hearing are required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Acceptable verbal and conversational skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

• Work is primarily in an office setting.

• Use and normal maintenance of office machines, (copier, computer, printer, etc.).

• Frequent use of phone handset and repetitive use of hand & fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse and to perform other office tasks.

• Ability to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions. 

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may also be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1966 (Section 1981) and 1964 (Title VI, VII,) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA).