Deputy Director of Ramsey County Library

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Deputy Director of Ramsey County Library

Salary

$90,250.74 - $134,138.67 Annually

Location

(Libraries Admin) Shoreview, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00537

Department

65A01-PubLib/Admin

Opening Date

06/14/2024

Closing Date

7/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Basic Function

Ramsey County Library’s Deputy Director provides strategic and functional oversight Ramsey County Library’s public services and serves as a member of the library’s senior leadership team. This position directly supervises eight library managers and indirectly leads a team of approximately 90 FTE. This key leadership position will direct and administer personnel policies and procedures, including hiring, evaluation, discipline, and training to build a cohesive library team reflective of the Ramsey County community.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent anti-racist public service, and have a desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and possess strong abilities in building bridges and embedding equitable practices in support of Ramsey County’s diverse community.

This position will participate in high-level systemic decision making for the organization in partnership with the Library Director and provide strategic management to advance the county and library’s vision, mission and goals.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, respectful and anti-racist workplace.

• Direct, manage and administer the personnel policies and procedures, including hiring, evaluation, discipline, labor relations, compensation and benefits, and organizational development and training, so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

• Provide direction to and guidance of supervisors and managers throughout the library system.

• Manage and prepare the development of reports and analysis of complex issues and decisions affecting the current and future operations of the department in order to ensure timely, accurate responses to emerging issues.

• Contribute new concepts regarding organization, procedures, equipment, and technology at staff meetings and encourage the development of innovative library programs.

• Serve as Department representative during contract negotiations with collective bargaining unit representatives.

• Serve on the Library Management Team to ensure that the day-to-day operations of each of the seven libraries are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Serve on the Library Administrative Team to ensure that the Library’s annual work plan initiatives and long-range strategic goals are met.

• Assist the Library Director in direction and coordination of the resources, services and programs of all seven libraries.

• Assist the Library Director in developing measures to evaluate the library's accomplishments of goals and objectives.

• Provide research and background information, and recommend alternative courses of action, so that the Library Director can make effective use of resources.

• Assist the Library Director with planning and coordinating services with other local, regional, and state governmental organizations in order to provide library services to the community; these organizations include other Ramsey County Departments, eighteen suburban cities, five school districts that serve suburban Ramsey County, eight other public libraries that serve metropolitan communities (members of MELSA), academic libraries (members of MINITEX), and other libraries throughout the state of Minnesota and the United States.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4,5 6, 7, 8 ,9, 10, 11, 12.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible professional library experience, including at least two years in public library management or administration.

Substitution: Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Deputy Director of Ramsey County Library will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Deputy Director of Ramsey County Library . This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) . You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Megan.Simmons@co.ramsey.mn.us