Librarian, Senior

unclassified position in the fulton public library system

location

fairburn branch

metropolitan branch (recently added)

master’s degree in library science; supplemented by four (4) years of professional librarian experience, including two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.

certification as a professional librarian issued by the state of georgia within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid georgia driver’s license as required by area assignment.

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.

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. To see the full fulton county veterans’ preference policy and procedure, please .

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after aplications are received by the personnel department.

purpose of classification:

the purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to managing a community library branch location or a department or collection in a larger branch. Responsibilities include developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; developing and managing assigned area budget; serving as a community liaison for a library branch or functional area, and supervising assigned staff. Additional responsibilities include, organizing, leading, planning, directing and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations.

This classification is distinguished from librarian, principal in that this class manages a library department or service.

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers: may makes hiring or disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews time cards; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels, documents and disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff and volunteers in operations, policies, and procedures;

works at least one late evening at a library facility and some weekends. Position can be reassigned based on the needs of the department.

organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; 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.

manages operations of library branch or department/collection: develops short and long-range goals and objectives for assigned area of…