Director Job at City of Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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Job Description

Class Title
Director of Libraries
Class Code
808
Salary
$14,418.00 - $18,394.00 Monthly

Basic Function

Serves as head librarian for city-county library system, serving a population of approximately 170,000. Plans, organizes and directs library operations and administration. Works with the Library Board of Trustees and the city and county to provide effective and efficient library services to the community. Is responsible for main library plus eight branches and one bookmobile.

Typical Duties

  • Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating system-wide library and related information services to meet the needs of the community, both immediate and long-range.
  • Prepares the library's annual budget for submission to the Library Board, city and county. Implements the adopted budget.
  • Conducts the personnel administration, financial affairs and general administration of the library system in accordance with adopted policies and procedures.
  • Hires and supervises library employees.
  • Maintains effective public relations with public officials, civic groups, the media and the community.
  • Serves as a city department head and participates in the work of the city's executive group.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
  • Five years; increasingly responsible professional library experience, including three years in an administrative capacity.
  • Knowledge of library science, organization, administration, supervision and management.
  • Knowledge of modern principles and practices of librarianship including technical services, branch operation, reference services, children's services, audio-visual services, circulation and music and art services.
  • Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal administration of a library system.
  • Ability to select, motivate, train and develop and evaluate subordinate personnel.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school districts, community groups, the general public and staff.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports and conduct effective oral presentations.
  • Valid California driver's license.

Class Detail

Reports to: City Manager
Supervises: Library Management Staff
Bargaining Unit: Executive
Classification Nos. 808
Date of issue: 4/83
Supersedes: Unknown


LEAVE
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, add 8 hours for each additional year up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Management Vacation – 80 hours per year
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year, plus 3 floating holidays
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays at least 90% of the cost of coverage. Participating members will contribute an additional $50 per pay period toward health care benefits.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage.
Life – City provides a $25,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All regular employees become members of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average) plan. Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 12.25% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (2.5% of salary after 10 years)
Medical Reimbursement
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Vehicle Allowance- $120 per month

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