Deputy Director of Library & Community Services Job Salinas area,California USA,Management

Deputy Director of Library & Community Services

The Library & Community Services Department invites qualified professionals to apply for Deputy Director of Library & Community Services. This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Library Services Division. This position is integral to providing professional support to the Library & Community Services Director, while advancing the department's mission within the Library Services Division. Candidates who are committed to the City of Salinas values of accountability, collaboration, trust, innovation, and service excellence are encouraged to apply.

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

Recruitment contact:
Maria Avila, Senior Human Resources Analyst, maria.avila,

Summary of Duties:
Under general direction, assists, plans, manages, oversees, and directs the day-to-day operations, programs, and services of assigned divisions or programs in the Library and Community Services Department, including parks, neighborhood services, recreation programming, special events, facility rentals, youth and family programs, social services, contract classes, library services, and customer service; oversees and manages contracts and ensures compliance with all funding initiatives, coordinates activities with City officials, departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public.

Essential

Job Functions

The following outlines the essential functions of this job, in order to provide information to assist in understanding that it relates to the incumbent’s role:

Assumes management responsibility for major library, recreation, parks, and neighborhood programs, facilities, community events, and activities

Oversees and directs the daily operations of divisions, library and recreation services, youth sports, special events, senior programs, social services, arts and cultural programs, coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies on special projects

Manages and coordinates Citywide special events, including receptions, ground breakings, dedications, etc., with other City departments and external agencies; directs staff assigned to events and projects.

Develops, implements and coordinates divisional goals and objectives, policies and procedures; evaluates the operations and activities of the Department; assists with the formulation of goals, objectives, and priorities

Participates in the implementation and coordination of the library, parks, and neighborhood services programs and operations

Assists in the preparation, planning, and development of the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement projects for the entire Department and prepares and monitors division budgets

Researches, prepares, and submits grant proposals, required applications for funding opportunities to meet public needs and improve program services

Conducts a variety of operational surveys and organizational and operation studies; recommends modification to Library and Community Services programs, policies, procedures, and technology as appropriate

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures

Responds to public inquiries and requests related to library, parks, recreation, and neighborhood services

Responsible for the preparation and agenda management for the division and program area Commission and Committee meetings

Regularly attends City Council and Commission/Committee meetings and serves as a liaison as directed by the Library and Community Services Director

Coordinates public art projects including preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP), receiving, reviewing, evaluating and awarding bids

Prepares RFPs for professional services relating to master plans, grants, and other consultant work

Oversees facility and building maintenance; oversees development, planning, design, and implementation of Library, park or recreation facility renovation projects as assigned.

Promotes and publicizes community services programs, events and activities; prepares, proofs and approves press releases, brochures, digital content, and other marketing and promotional materials

Prepares written reports regarding operations, personnel, budget, statistics, grant reporting and a variety of other subjects

Coordinates with other management staff to meet the overall goals and objectives of the City

Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Transports self to worksites or facilities as needed for meetings, special events, or to address emergent matters

Serves as acting Director in his/her absence

Performs other duties as assigned

When assigned to Library Services:

Represents the Library Division to and coordinates assigned activities with other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; participates in community meetings and conferences as the representative of the Salinas…