Senior Librarian

The Senior Librarian will lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and delivering vital library programs and services to the community. This position requires a high level of independence in managing staff, resources, and branch activities in alignment with the County’s strategic goals. The Sr. Librarian will oversee daily operations, including staff management, programming, and fiscal responsibilities, while ensuring a positive and dynamic library environment.

Staff Management and Leadership:

• Supervise and support branch staff by prioritizing tasks, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff training, and providing guidance on policy and procedures.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment and handle hiring, training, discipline, and staffing recommendations.
• Lead by example, fostering a customer-friendly culture while ensuring exceptional service delivery to library patrons.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, community organizations, and patrons to encourage collaboration and success.

Branch Operations and Customer Service:

• Ensure that the branch meets the library’s strategic goals through efficient and high-quality service provision.
• Oversee daily operations, including collection maintenance, selection, and shelving, while maintaining the branch’s service levels.
• Respond to customer inquiries and manage public service shifts, providing direct assistance when needed.
• Coordinate and implement library programs, events, and outreach to address community needs, and work on innovative initiatives to engage patrons.

Facilities and Budget Management:

• Maintain the physical condition of the library facility, ensuring regular building security and addressing maintenance or IT requests.
• Supervise and manage branch operating expenses, maintaining the branch’s budget and providing input into the annual financial planning process.
• Ensure the branch is secure after hours, responding to security concerns when required.

Professional Development and Community Engagement:

• Actively engage in continuing education to keep professional and technological skills up to date.
• Build relationships with the community by attending local programs and representing the library in outreach activities outside of normal hours.
• Assist with disaster response and recovery efforts as directed by library management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The position requires good vision and hearing, with or without correction, and dexterity in the use of both hands and fingers. Frequent walking, standing, and sitting are required, as well as clear and concise speaking ability. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently. Regular standing and walking, with tasks that may include climbing, bending, and squatting. Involves moderate physical effort, including operating equipment or performing manual tasks. Ability to perform work in varying environments which may require some outdoor activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND WORK HAZARDS:Work is primarily conducted in a climate-controlled office setting. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and extensive use of computers and other office equipment, which may lead to eye strain and repetitive motion injuries. Employees may frequently engage in meetings and teamwork, requiring effective communication in shared spaces. The position involves minimal physical exertion, primarily consisting of desk work, although occasional movement within the office may be required. Employees will work under standard office lighting and may experience moderate noise levels from office equipment and conversations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

County employees are considered essential personnel in providing and continuing services to our community during and following a disaster, such as a hurricane, or in other emergency situations. As a requirement of County employment,County employees are subject to being required to remain at work during an event, respond to a recall immediately following an event and/or immediately reporting to work when an all clear is declared by theCounty Administrator. During these types of events, County employeesmay temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EEO STATEMENT:

St. Lucie County BOCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Candidates should possess a solid foundational background that demonstrates their ability to engage with the responsibilities of the role effectively.

• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and build effective teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software tools.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in public libraries and customer service.
• Ability to handle fiscal and administrative tasks, including budget management and report preparation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.

Pay Grade G204

Driving Position – Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 2 background screening which includes fingerprinting.