Assistant Branch Manager

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary
Assists Branch Manager and/or Assistant Library Director with professional and managerial duties in the operation of the branch, in cooperation with other professional staff; may serve as person in charge of branch in absence of the Branch Manager/Assistant Library Director. Performs professional librarian duties, which include public service, collection services, program development, training and direction to patrons, staff and volunteers; At times may be required to work at other location(s).

Essential Functions

• Actively participates in fulfilling system-wide goals and implementing policies.
• Participates in the selection and training of all subordinate and professional staff and evaluates their performance.
• May coordinate staff schedules and prepare payroll for the assigned service unit.
• Works effectively with Library Administration and all other supervisors.
• May resolve conflicts with patrons and the general public.
• May represent the library at meetings, conferences, presentations and workshops.
• Monitors physical maintenance and determines need for repairs and improvements of the assigned branch and notifies library administration.
• Prepares reports and publications.
• Coordinates and evaluates services provided to the public in a program area.
• Establishes goals and objectives in accordance with County Library system policy and based on community needs.
• In consultation with supervisor, selects, trains, supervises and evaluates staff and volunteers.
• May provide reader’s advisory assistance to all ages.
• May maintain financial records and operate a point of sales system.
• Encourages development of staff through reading, in-service training, meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Implements County library system policies and procedures and explains such to employees and customers. May participate in policy revision and formulation.
• May oversee plans, promote and execute library classes, events and workshops.
• Assists other public service departments and fills in as needed and in the absence of the supervisor, Branch Manager or Assistant Library Director.
• Acts as a U.S. Department of State Passport Agent and processes passport applications in compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Government.

• May participate in library-wide committees or projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in Library Science form an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university. Additional education in another field is a plus.
• Must have excellent computer and communication skills.
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in a library.
• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Online searching in OCLC or other bibliographic databases.
• Integrated library systems.
• Personal computer use and data entry.
• Understanding of library and technical services operations.
• Familiarity with library materials and formats.
• Accurate and efficient data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work and special projects.
• Ability to interact well with supervisor, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to analyze and to creatively solve problems related to the position.
• Ability to create a positive environment within a team setting including willingness to assist and support coworkers, contribute ideas, maintain flexibility, and adaptability.
• Possess behaviors that help maintain a high level of productivity to include goal setting, making work plans, prioritizing tasks and assign as needed.
• Ability to maintain a professional environment with a “coaching” culture.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and staff in a variety of circumstances including stressful situations.
• Ability to use independent and sound judgment to organize, plan, and direct a section of library activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and assign work to para-professional and professional library staff.
• Ability to supervise, train and instruct library personnel.
• Broad knowledge of U.S. Department of State rules, regulations and guidelines to act as a passport application acceptance agent.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer library services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of: Current developments, trends, practices and philosophy in library services.
• Communicate, meet and deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, community agencies and the general public.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including being “on-call” as needed.
• Work independently on many tasks at one time.

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and moving books/carts and files of up to and sometimes more than 40 lbs.
• Required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities require extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor.
• Good hand dexterity for operating a keyboard.
• Ability to hear, comprehend and respond to library customers, co-workers and supervisors both orally and in writing.

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Generous medical plan
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
• Personal Leave

• New Year’s Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Holiday
• Christmas Holiday