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Assistant Library Branch Manager
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A Master's degree or higher from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning in library science or information and library sciences, and two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian.
Licenses and Certificates: None.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, perform professional library functions to include development and execution of Library programs and the management of personnel at multiple levels.
Typical Duties
Manage and supervise designated library administrative functions. Involves: Lead multiple level staff in completing essential duties of library operations including reference, circulation, and/or programming. Set individual performance measures for staff and ensure accountability. Mentor and/or Coach, orientate and evaluate assigned staff. Assist with problem solving at local level. Serve as supporting authority to staff in resolving customer disputes. Utilize computer applications and library equipment and maintain current knowledge of system wide and location-specific procedures, processes, policies, and operations. Maintain open channels of communication. Network with professionals locally and nationwide to ensure quality service to the public and present good management techniques to the staff. Serve on task forces and participate in professional organizations, committees, conferences and community groups. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Ensure the overall operating effectiveness of assigned work unit(s). Involves: Prepare and manage budgets as assigned. Assume responsibility for the operation of the location in the absence of immediate supervisor. Inform customers about Library services, policies and procedures. Assist customers in locating and using Library materials and equipment as assigned.
Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Provide for training and development. Train staff to effectively perform job duties and in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and best practices. Organize and schedule team(s) and its activities. Identifies opportunities for synergy and integration. Coordinate volunteers as assigned. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfer, and discipline.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here .
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE
All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.
For 0 - 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period
For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period
For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period
SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE
The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.
PREGNANCY LEAVE
The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)
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What best describes your education and level of experience?
Describe your knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
Describe your knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
Describe your level of knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
Can you effectively use software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and outlook?
How many years of experience do you have in process management, organizing people and activities?
What is your definition of communication? Provide an example of a time when you used clear communication to address and resolve a conflict equitably.
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Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A Master's degree or higher from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning in library science or information and library sciences, and two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian.
Licenses and Certificates: None.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, perform professional library functions to include development and execution of Library programs and the management of personnel at multiple levels.
Typical Duties
Manage and supervise designated library administrative functions. Involves: Lead multiple level staff in completing essential duties of library operations including reference, circulation, and/or programming. Set individual performance measures for staff and ensure accountability. Mentor and/or Coach, orientate and evaluate assigned staff. Assist with problem solving at local level. Serve as supporting authority to staff in resolving customer disputes. Utilize computer applications and library equipment and maintain current knowledge of system wide and location-specific procedures, processes, policies, and operations. Maintain open channels of communication. Network with professionals locally and nationwide to ensure quality service to the public and present good management techniques to the staff. Serve on task forces and participate in professional organizations, committees, conferences and community groups. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Ensure the overall operating effectiveness of assigned work unit(s). Involves: Prepare and manage budgets as assigned. Assume responsibility for the operation of the location in the absence of immediate supervisor. Inform customers about Library services, policies and procedures. Assist customers in locating and using Library materials and equipment as assigned.
Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Provide for training and development. Train staff to effectively perform job duties and in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and best practices. Organize and schedule team(s) and its activities. Identifies opportunities for synergy and integration. Coordinate volunteers as assigned. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfer, and discipline.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here .
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE
All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.
For 0 - 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period
For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period
For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period
SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE
The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.
PREGNANCY LEAVE
- Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
- An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
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An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.
The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)
- First day of January (New Year's Day)
- Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
- Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)
- Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
- June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
- First Monday in September (Labor Day)
- Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
- Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
- The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
- Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
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Employee's Birthday
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What best describes your education and level of experience?
- A Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning in library science or information and library sciences, and two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian.
- A Doctorate degree from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning in library science or information and library sciences and one (1) year of professional experience as a librarian.
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None of the above
Describe your knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
- No knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
- Some knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
- Good knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
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Considerable knowledge of personnel management and supervision.
Describe your knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
- No knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
- Some knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
- Good knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
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Considerable knowledge of budgetary and operational methods practices and procedures related to the management of assigned library administrative functions.
Describe your level of knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
- No knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
- Some knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
- Good knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
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Considerable knowledge of reference sources, and collection development practices and methods.
Can you effectively use software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and outlook?
- Yes
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No
How many years of experience do you have in process management, organizing people and activities?
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 5 or more years
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None of the above
What is your definition of communication? Provide an example of a time when you used clear communication to address and resolve a conflict equitably.
08
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
- Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
- No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
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N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
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I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
- I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score.
- I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications.
- Required Question
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