Assistant Library Supervisor

Salary : $47,709.12 Annually

Location : Jacksonville Public Library, FL

Job Type : Civil Service

Job Number : 2025-06402

Department : PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking an Assistant Library Supervisor.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is managerial work at the working supervisor level which includes assisting the branch or department manager with planning, organizing, and directing the functions, programs, and staff of a library branch or department within the Main Library. In the absence of the branch / department manager, assumes responsibility for the branch or department. Work requires an understanding and application of management theories, principles, and practices of professional library work gained through degree granting schools or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. Assists with managing the day-to-day operations of an assigned unit through planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff. Work involves frequent contact with library customers, volunteers, and others requiring skills in understanding people, sensitivity to varying points of view, and persuasiveness necessary to influence behavior, change of opinion, or resolve a situation. Work is covered by clearly defined library policies and Library Science principles and the employee is required to exercise judgment in determining how to accomplish objectives. Work requires the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. Work is performed in an office, library, or community environment to promote library services. Due to the nature of library operations, the employee may be required to work evenings and on weekends, and at various branch locations. Physical demands consist of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and using standard office or library equipment on an ongoing basis. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds and push loaded book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds. Maintains appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, techniques and / or policies, and the employee plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities. Work is reviewed in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and for adherence to established methods, standards, and polices.

Examples of Work

• Assists with planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operation of assigned unit.
• Effectively assumes in-charge responsibilities for routine daily operations of a branch / department as assigned.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Assists with monitoring assigned unit's operational efforts in meeting goals and objectives.
• Compiles data, prepares reports, makes oral presentations.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to staff and customers.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of assigned staff.
• Monitors the implementation of established cash handling procedures.
• Participates in the interview process for the selection of new staff.
• Administers the training and instruction of assigned staff and volunteers regarding library policies, practices, and procedures.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copies, and fax machines.
• Keeps abreast of changing technology as it relates to library activities. Dependent on assignment, may be required to work public service floor.
• Dependent on assignment, may be required to work public service floor.
• Ensures compliance with appearance standards by reporting facilities issues, picking up litter on library grounds and consistently scheduling staff and volunteers to do the same.
• Serves on library committees that plan and administer activities.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and assists with leading organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment / volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. A copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here :

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to :

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention : Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $47,709.12. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked / volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application. A Masters' degree from an accredited institution in Library Science is preferred.

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major / minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

Do you have at least two years of professional library work experience?

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

Supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension / revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations / court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE : A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http : / / www.coj.net / departments / employee-services / veterans-preference

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Salary : $47,709