Assistant Head of Circulation Services

Job Title:
Assistant Head of Circulation Services
Department:
Circulation
Pay Grade: 6
Supervises: Public Services Assistant, Public Services Assistant II
Reports to: Head of Circulation Services
Position Summary
Under general direction of the Head of Circulation Services, the Assistant Head of Circulation Services assists in overseeing the circulation services staff and performs circulation duties.
This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position, starting at a pay rate of $21.02 per hour, that includes vacation and holiday pay, and sick, emergency and bereavement leave. Includes days, evenings, and weekends. Job is on site, not remote.
The position remains open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform all circulation duties according to priority
Performs shelving duties, including shelf maintenance
Provides general service to patrons
Responsible for continuous professional development through attendance at meetings, conferences, in-service training sessions and committee assignments
May serve as committee chair
Required to act as building supervisor
Required to act as department supervisor
May oversee and restock supplies for the department
Maintains bulletin board
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Duties
Acts as a mentor to new employees
Assists in the interview and selection of employees, trains, and monitors the work of employees and ensures understanding of policies and procedures
Oversees and recommends purchase of supplies and equipment for the department
Ensures effective communication of information to all employees
Organize, prioritize, and schedule work duties
Conducts departmental staff meetings
Prepares departmental records and reports
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associates or
Bachelor’s
degree
1 – 2 years’ supervisory experience or 2 years circulation experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related library software
Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Interact and communicate appropriately with patrons and staff
Present a positive, professional image to the public
Ability to be discreet with personal information
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional environment with exposure to central climate control, overhead lighting, and low- to- moderate noise levels. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, which include the need for general safe workplace practice with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Employees are occasionally exposed to minor cuts and other injuries.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly interacts with the public. The employee is required to speak and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers to perform repetitive motions, climb ladders to reach high shelves, squat to reach low shelves, reach for materials at various angles and locations, and to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computers.
Some travel by personal automobile for off-site meetings in various settings may occur. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Working hours vary based on community service event schedules and when the Library is open to the public. May include evenings and weekends.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No