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Washington State Library
Assistant Program Manager
Direct Employment Opportunity
Recruitment Number: 07 LAP4 0674 SL
Classification: Library & Archival Professional 4 (261D)
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Tumwater, WA
Salary: $3908 to $5003 per month (Range 58 )
Posting Date: March 16, 2007
Closing Date: Open until filled
This recruitment will be used to fill this position only. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
AGENCY PROFILE
Headed by an elected state official, the Office of the Secretary of State is responsible for administering elections within the state, registering corporations and charities that do business within the state, collecting and preserving the records of governmental bodies within the state, and maintaining the Washington State Library. The agency also administers the Address Confidentiality Program, the Productivity Board, and the Oral History Program. Visit our website at: www.secstate.wa.gov.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position works with the Library Development Program Manager to achieve the goals of the program through the development of long-range and strategic plans, evaluation of progress, and recommendation of policies and procedures for the program and the division, in the area of statewide library development and the use of federal, LSTA funding.
This position manages a staff of professional librarians who consult with library staff, library trustees, government officials, and citizens across the state on issues of major concern: governance, library law, statistics, youth services, training, and library practices. Also supervises staff who manage statewide projects and provide training for the benefit of Washington's libraries.
May also manage significant, high profile, policy-level statewide projects which benefit all types of Washington libraries, increase the skill and knowledge of Washington library staff, and increase the ability of libraries to better serve their customers through enhanced and innovative services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
$3908 - $5003 per month, depending on qualifications. Washington State offers a full benefits package that includes health, life, and long term disability insurance; paid vacation, sick, and military leave; optional credit unions, savings bonds, and deferred compensation plans; eleven paid holidays; and a public employees' retirement plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, please submit:
1. A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position summary and required and desirable qualifications.
2. A completed Washington State Job Application http://www.dop.wa.gov/Resources/Forms/
3. Three professional references with contact information including a statement granting permission to contact.
4. Submit to: ELECTRONIC METHOD PREFERRED.
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US Mail: Office of the Secretary of State, Recruitment, PO Box 40227, Olympia, WA 98504
FAX: (360) 586-2033
Note: The act of submitting application materials is considered affirmation that the information provided is complete and truthful. You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons over 40 years of age, persons of disability, disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in alternative format, should call (360) 586-7285.