Salary: $61,950.00 – $84,886.00 Annually
Location: Woodbury, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Library
Job Number: 18-00968
Closing: 11/29/2018 11:59 PM Central
JOB SPECIFICS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or related field and five years of professional experience, preferably in the information technology field. Work experience must include at least three years in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Washington County Library is looking for a Library Technology Manager to help create the library of the future. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is willing to embrace and drive innovation, has a positive attitude, and loves all things technology. Tasks include establishing Washington County Library as a community technology hub, advocating for emerging technologies, and leading a skilled team of technology professionals.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Two or more years of professional experience assessing IT needs and developing plans to meet those needs
Two or more years of professional experience managing human, financial, and informational resources
Professional experience working with emerging technologies
In addition to a resume, a written supplement will be required with the application for this position. The supplement will be used in combination with the complete application materials to determine who will be selected for an in-person interview. You will be asked to attach a separate document with answers to the following questions:
What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on in the last six months?
What are your favorite and least favorite technology products, and why?
How do you foster creative and innovative thinking within a team?
Where do you see libraries heading in the future?
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $61,950 – $73,418 annually
JOB SUMMARY
The Library Technology Manager is responsible for establishing Washington County Library as a community technology hub, advocating for emerging technologies, and developing library technology goals and strategies. This position will lead a skilled team of professionals and oversee the day-to-day operations of the library’s technology division. The Library Technology Manager reports to the Library Deputy Director.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or related field and five years of professional experience, preferably in the information technology field. Work experience must include at least three years in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job:
Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
Promotes an innovative, future-focused environment that encourages a high level of enthusiasm and competency in technology for staff and the public;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member in a professional setting;
Demonstrated expertise in principles and practices of IT administration and procedures;
Demonstrated ability to assess IT needs and develop plans to meet those needs;
Demonstrated expertise in IT assessment, planning, and evaluations techniques; and
Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and informational resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish Washington County Library as a community technology hub:
Develop and execute short- and long-range plans for appropriately utilizing and implementing technology for staff and the public;
Evaluate, recommend, and lead the implementation of new library technology systems, equipment, programs, and tools; and
Regularly present to the Leadership Team innovative ideas of how Washington County Library can utilize existing and emerging technologies.
Lead skilled team of professionals:
Supervise library technology staff and direct work related to applications and software services, data use and reporting, system monitoring, implementation, and web management;
Interview and make new staff recommendations;
Create and manage work schedules;
Provide work direction and review work for accuracy;
Provide assistance and coaching to staff; and
Conduct performance reviews.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the library’s technology division:
Serve as technical liaison between the Library and the Information Technology departments;
Establish working relationships with library managers and staff to determine needs, define and resolve issues, and work with team to develop system enhancement plans;
Work with team to administer and support the library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), including coordinating upgrades to the system and diagnosing and resolving problems relating to the system;
Develop and coordinate technology policies and procedures for staff and the public;
Serve as a technology resource to staff and the public;
Manage vendor contracts and relationships;
Propose items for the annual budget;
Approve expenditures; and
Participate in various meetings, conferences, and training seminars on behalf of the library.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices. There is a lifting requirement of 15 – 20 pounds on an occasional basis. There may be frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. Most work is performed in a normal office environment.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
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