Librarian II - Instructional Services

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Librarian II - Instructional Services

Salary

$63,065.00 - $84,198.00 Annually

Location

Boca Raton Library, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03645

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Library 61/21000

Opening Date

12/10/2024

Closing Date

1/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

X

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Job Description

Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

SCHEDULE

40 HOURS PER WEEK INCLUDING NIGHT, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED.

*The annual salary range for this role is between $60,340 - $71,000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, operational needs, market demands and internal equity. The starting salary range is subject to review by Human Resources and may require City Manager approval.

General Definition of Work:

The Boca Raton Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of the City of Boca Raton. Public Services includes operations across four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.

Under the direction of the Technology & Digital Services Librarian III, this position is responsible for the effective administration, operation, budgeting, training, and evaluation of a major service center in the Boca Raton Public Library (BRPL). Work includes supervision of professional and paraprofessional personnel, and volunteers.

This section head position oversees a creative, experienced team of four full time Library Assistant II and seven part time Library Assistant II, split between two locations - Downtown Library and Spanish River Library. This Instructional Services section head and team develops and offers more than 1,000 fun and educational adult programs a year. Please see the job description for more details.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the public library's Instructional Services programs and services offerings to the Public, to City employees, and to the library staff.

• Maintains excellent relations with the Public by handling escalated customer complaints, customer feedback and customer suggestions in a professional manner.

• Maintains excellent relations with the Instructional Services staff, BRPL leadership team, the Recreation Services Department, other City Departments, and BRPL stakeholders through regular communication, meetings and reporting.

• Oversees the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, scheduling, professional development, and regular evaluation of all Instructional Services professional personnel, paraprofessional personnel; oversees the selection, orientation, training, supervision and scheduling of Instructional Services volunteer or intern personnel.

• Evaluates, recommends, implements, and monitors technology or tools for the Public or for library staff which support Instructional Services, including computer labs, under the direction of the Technology & Digital Services Librarian III.

• Supervises and participates in the development, preparation and presentation of library programs, classes, events, and projects relevant to Instructional Services, with focus on information literacy and access, employment skill development, financial literacy, and self-learning opportunities for adults.

• Develops classes and trains the Public and library staff in research, technology, library system software, workplace software, online applications, or distance learning, under the direction of the Technology & Digital Services Librarian III.

• Researches, evaluates and compiles bibliographies, online content, and other reference and subject material, as assigned.

• Works with the marketing team to advertise tools, classes or programs relevant to Instructional Services programs and classes.

• Serves as needed as a member of the library leadership team to determine and implement library policy, procedures, and programs related to Instructional Services.

• Collects, analyzes and reports Instructional Services statistics.

• Assists in analyzing, preparing and administering budgets in assigned areas.

• Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and procedures and maintains order at the libraries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Professional library principles, practices, methods, and techniques

• The relevant literature, methods, trends, and developments in the field of library services

Skilled in:

• The use of computers and software applications to a high degree of proficiency

• Communication; expressing ideas effectively, in conversation, in writing, and during presentations. Demonstrating an excellent command of grammar and ability to write, edit, and proofread for accuracy.

• Administration and organization

• Research and a high degree of knowledge of information sources

• Collection, review, and interpretation of statistical data relating to library services and operations

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and/or clerical staff and volunteers;

• On occasion, work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.

• Research and analyze administrative library problems, and to make recommendations for their resolution;

• Interpret library mission and objectives to community groups and the public;

• Maintain administrative and fiscal records, prepare reports, and collect and report statistics;

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;

• Work independently or as a part of a team, and to organize and lead projects;

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, paraprofessional, and volunteers;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, library patrons, approved community partners, and others;

• Assist in the establishment of library policies and to provide accurate interpretation to community groups, public officials, professional groups, and the general public, as needed;

• Represent the library at professional meetings and to participate in the development or improvement of professional library methods and standards, when assigned;

• Work independently, prioritize duties and tasks, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision;

• Tolerate occasional to moderate exposure to dust.

• Act as Building Administrator in Charge, Librarian III, or Library Manager, as requested.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required.

• Three (3) years’ experience working in public or academic libraries required.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructional experience in a public or academic library is preferred

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Verification

• Reference Checks

• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

• Educational Verification

• Certification/License Verification

  The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of ServiceAccrual

0 to 5 full years8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years12 hours per month

15 full years and over14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of servicePercentage

Less than 2 full years0%

2 to 5 full years10%

5 to 10 full years20%

10 full years or more30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of ServiceBenefit

5 to 10 full years$600 annually

10 to 15 full years$800 annually

15 full years and over$1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.