Part-Time Branch Library Manager - Sunizona

About the Department
NATURE OF WORK:  Under general supervision by the Cochise County Library District Director performs work of moderate difficulty in managing a remote branch library; performs related work as assigned.Position Duties

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES:  (Illustrative Only) Performs standard library duties including but not limited to; automated circulation; resource-sharing with other libraries; customer assistance; promotion of services, book exchange; selection of new material; pulling old material; sorting mail; monitoring overdue books; shelf reading; filing; organizing programs for children and adults; collecting and reporting statistics; recruits, trains, assigns jobs; supervises volunteers; attends meetings and events pertaining to County Library District subjects; provides informal and formal training in computer and information literacy to general public, performs general office functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree  in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; one (1) year of library experience and one (1) year of responsible office, classroom or customer service experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
 
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Preference may be given to individuals with familiarity to the local area (Pearce, Sunizona, Sunsites).  

Other Qualifications

Some knowledge of:

• principles, practices and procedures of a branch library;
• general office management practices and procedures;
• principles and practices of volunteer supervision;
• reader interests and standard library resources.

Some skill in:

• operating standard office equipment;
• intermediate level Internet and computer searches;
• customer service.

Ability to:

• learn and teach the use of the countywide library computer system;
• implement and help revise library policies, practices and procedures;
• set priorities and manage workflow for self and others;
• act responsible and work independently with minimal direct supervision;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
• read, write and speak English;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate.
 
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Mental Application:  Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills are important.