RS Librarian III - F/T (Special Projects)

General Statement of Job

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* Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays \+ vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays

* Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service

* Work\-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule

* Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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The Special Projects Librarian III is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that support Library, Recreation Services, and City organizational goals. In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, the Special Projects Librarian III ensures successful project outcomes at the Boca Raton Public Library (BRPL), an innovative two\-branch municipal library. This position supervises a creative and knowledgeable team of professional and paraprofesional personnel and is supported by a dynamic, collaborative leadership team to help bring the best of the library to the community – both inside and outside of our buildings.

Essential Functions

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• Oversees major project implementations in the areas of technology, digital services, assessment, and statistics;
• Provides strategic direction for the BRPL for library technology and software, cataloging practices, the physical and digital collection, the Integrated Library System (ILS), and the library website;
• Serves as budget and payroll support for the Library Manager;
• Oversees the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, scheduling, professional development, and regular evaluation of Cataloging Services, Collections Services, and Digital Services professional and paraprofessional personnel.
• Plans, prepares, and oversees the administration of the technology and digital services portion of the BRPL's yearly City budget; proposes funding opportunities to BRPL Friends group as appropriate.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reports monthly statistics to the Library Manager; prepares, analyzes and reports regional, state and federal statistics; provides trend analysis to Library Manager, staff and stakeholders; uses statistics, assessment and survey information to improve operations and maximize library service effectiveness; assists with special projects and committees related to strategic goals.
• Researches, communicates and remains current on emerging and evolving public library trends to provide vision, strategic direction, and administrative leadership; participates in professional organizations and attends regional, state and national conferences, workshops, committees and meetings.
• Serves as the liaison between BRPL and the City of Boca Raton's Information Technology (IT) Department to enhance library technology and technology services.
• Maintains excellent relations with the Public by handling escalated customer complaints, customer feedback and customer suggestions; maintains excellent relations with the Recreation Services Department, City Departments, and BRPL stakeholders through regular communication, meetings and reporting.
• Develops and provides ongoing assessment of library policies and procedures related to technology \& Digital Services, based on accessibility, privacy, and intellectual freedom principles, and according to laws guiding public libraries.
• Supports all other aspects of library service, including public services, programming, maintenance, and library administration.
• Enforces the Library's Rules of Conduct and serves as the Building Administrator in charge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge of:

• Professional library principles, practices, methods, and techniques
• Relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field of library services

Skilled in:

• Using computers and software applications at an advanced level

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff and volunteers
• Research and analyze administrative library problems and make recommendations for their solution
• Interpret library policies adjectives community groups and the public
• Maintain administrative and fiscal records and prepare reports
• Collect, analyze, and report statistical data
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• Serve the public and interact with fellow employees with honesty and integrity
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons, co\-workers, vendors, the Recreation Services Department, and other City departments

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

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• A master's degree in library science or information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association
• Three (3\) years of experience in professional library work
• Two (2\)?years of supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver’s license with no more than six (6\) points in a three (3\) year period
• May be required to work on\-call, evening, or weekend shifts as needed.

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 (VECHS)
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally moving from one worksite to another.
• Continuously communicating with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Continuously operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously ability to observe details accurately and identify variances.
• Occasionally lift/carry objects 25 pounds or less.
• Occasionally push/pull objects 25 pounds or less.
• Continuously working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Occasionally working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like.
• Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Occasionally working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, and/or insects may occur.
• Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
• Continuously regular in office attendance. Please note whether with or without the ability for Remote Work Assignment.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration of a state of emergency, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an *Equal 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.*