Manages the overall administration of a branch library including planning and oversight of a library branch’s budget, operations, staff, facility and grounds. Provide and promote services of a library branch for citizens in Pinal County through the use of emerging and new technologies. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. Manages and performs library operations and service activities at a branch library location. Develops and implements plans, goals, programs and procedures for a branch library. Performs collection development and selects and orders new materials for the library collection. Manages and supervises staff, including scheduling, training, disciplining and conducting performance evaluations. Directs staff in implementing library services programs to address community needs. Responds to and resolves patron complaints and concerns; engages with patrons to understand community needs and desires for future library services. Develops, creates, implements policies and procedures and interprets applicable federal, state and county policies. Prepares and submits library budget proposals; administers, manages and monitors operating budgets. Coordinates regular maintenance or repairs to library branch facility with appropriate county departments or approved contracted vendors. Represents library branch when necessary on various committees or county meetings. Researches new and emerging library technologies that could assist library efficiencies. Develops and designs library displays that assist in attracting patrons to offered services, programs and library materials. Conduct need analyses and identify needs for the community services in order direct program development services within the library branch. Provide assistance to customers with various library services, devices and programs. May research and prepare branch specific statistical analyses reports. Promotes and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK Master’s degree in Library Science. Three years of professional librarian experience in a public library. Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of library administration. Knowledge of principles and techniques of public relations related to the promotion of library resources and services. Knowledge of administration, budgeting, and program management. Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision of staff and volunteers. Knowledge of automated library information systems. Knowledge of various community resources and ability to promote their services. Knowledge of grant writing procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and management. Knowledge of library reference and collection resources. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases. Skill in conducting collection research and assessments for collection development. Skill in developing and conducting training and workshops and/or in facilitating meetings. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public. Ability to exercise initiative, leadership and independent judgment. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, operate motor vehicles, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we valueprofessionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.