Librarian Principal

LIBRARIAN, PRINCIPAL Salary: $77,491.00 – $138,128.00 Annually. Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FULTON COUNTY, GA. Job Type: PROFESSIONAL. Department: Library. Pay Grade: 22. Branch Locations CENTRAL LIBRARY – BEST BUY TEEN TECH METROPOLITAN LIBRARY Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by five (5) years of professional librarian experience, including three (3) years of supervision experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia to be obtained within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by area assignment. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans’ Preference Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to develop and manage an area branch, regional branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of the Library System. Responsibilities include delivering and managing local library services, mentoring and coaching assigned staff, analyzing current services, recommending new service initiatives, and preparing reports. Additional responsibilities include organizing, leading, planning, directing, and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations. This classification is distinguished from Librarian, Manager in that this class manages a library, department, or serves as a specialized system-wide technical resource. Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews time cards; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals/reviews; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures; and conducts staff meetings as necessary. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have proper resources; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management. Works at least one late evening scheduled and some weekends. Positions can be reassigned based on departmental needs. Manages and coordinates activities of branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of Library System: develops short and long‑range goals and objectives for assigned branch or resource; interprets and complies with federal and state regulations applicable to assigned branch/department; oversees the library’s circulation functions, technical services, and computer lab functions; develops and improves strategies to enhance delivery of services and programs to library patrons. Develops and monitors assigned branch or department budget: reviews previous year’s expenditures and determines budgetary needs for staffing, supplies, equipment, services, and/or capital improvements; monitors expenditures for budget compliance; and approves program expenditures prior to submission for payment. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. May develop a major collection for the Library involving sensitivity to and experience with targeted readership: recommends the selection, retention, and development of collection; selects books and materials for purchase and prepares order lists; removes and weeds outdated, worn, and little‑used materials from library collections as needed; selects books from donations to add to collection; and reads current books, periodicals, and book reviews and reports. Administers contracts with vendors of goods and services: according to area of assignment, may administer a variety of contracts including bibliographic cataloging needs, software, database access, and facility needs; creates specifications for RFP’s and contracts; participates in vendor selection; evaluates quality/usefulness of products and services; and oversees staff utilization and workflow of vendor services. Establishes and maintains viable relationships with community agencies and institutions: develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness and promote services; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; develops and disseminates promotional materials; and gives presentations to community groups/meetings to promote programs and services. Provides information and assistance to the public regarding library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, performance appraisals, project status reports, grand funding reports, book/material ordering reports, cataloging reports, statistical reports, instructional materials, spreadsheets, speeches, presentations, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, vacation requests, invoices, gift/donation forms, cataloging reports, computer program texts, policies, procedures, professional literature, manuals, catalogs, directories, periodicals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Monitors inventory of library equipment and supplies; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; purchases computer parts and supplies necessary for installations/repair projects for special projects. Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment, which may include performing minor repairs, backing up data, clearing paper jams, or replacing paper, or toner; coordinates service/repair activities as needed. Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new technologies, trends and advances in the profession; reads various books, literary journals, public publications, and other professional literature; participates in professional organizations and maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops, training sessions, and continuing education opportunities as appropriate. Serves on committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures, and making recommendations to supervisor/manager. Additional Functions Performs other duties as assigned. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization – coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data; exercise judgment in determining time, place, and/or sequence of operations; reference data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components; formulate operational strategy. Human Interaction – act as a first‑line supervisor involving assigning work, reviewing work; instruct, assign, and review work; maintain standards; coordinate activities; evaluate employee job performance. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization – operate, maneuver, and/or control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude – utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude – perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discounts, interest, ratios; calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning – apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; exercise independent judgment in developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. Situational Reasoning – exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations; moderate unstable situations; direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs. Other Requirements Physical Ability – tasks require exerting light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to or not greater than 50 pounds. Sensory Requirements – ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals; ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors – essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Equal Opportunity Statement IT IS THE POLICY OF FULTON COUNTY THAT THERE WILL BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CITIZEN, EMPLOYEE AND APPLICANT, BASED UPON MERIT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, GENETICS, AGE, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Employer Fulton County 141 Pryor Street, Suite 3030 Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website #J-18808-Ljbffr