SALARY:   $90,103.61 - $115,537.29/Year

ISSUE DATE: 04/19/2016

FINAL FILING DATE:  04/26/2016

THE POSITION:

This is a promotional recruitment, limited to Civil Service employees of the Nashville Public Library. This position leads, manages and directs major functions within Tech Services, Collections, Shared Systems and Limitless Library.  Performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates the information technology services of the library.
• Establishes and measures long and short-range goals and objectives.
• Meets with division heads to plan and organize programs and design implementation plans.
• Allocates existing resources and monitors expenditures.
• Determines future personnel, facility, and other resource needs.
• Makes recommendations for ways to solve problems or improve service as needed.
• Provides strategic oversight to Collections, Limitless Library, Shared Systems and Tech Services.
• Confers with other Library Assistant Directors regarding technology and collections.
• Serves on community boards, appears on various panels, and accepts public speaking requests.
• Develops and presents a budget to the Library Services Director.
• Supervises professional staff members.
• Evaluates and reviews performance evaluations.
• Oversees and/or participates in selection, placement, and training of new staff.
• Approves leave and travel requests.
• Counsels with and corrects employees as needed.
• Meets with architects, developers, and vendors.
• Attends various Board, staff, committee, and professional meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional library experience, including four (4) years of technology experience managing and directing the work of multiple major library divisions or multiple library branches.

Valid "Class D" Driver's License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of technology trends and best practices as they apply to public libraries.

• Knowledge of library administration, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Civil Service and departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the theories and practices of supervision.
• Skill in dealing with the public and evaluating community needs.
• Ability to allocate resources and project future resource needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and train employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EXAM WEIGHTS:  Interview 100%

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