Library Region Manager

General Description

The Region Manager is responsible for leading multiple branch locations and managing core library service areas and associated teams. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is located in Beverly Hills, Florida.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Essential Functions

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Delivers excellent customer service at multiple branch locations.
• Provides leadership and direction to branch supervisors, librarians, and other subordinate staff.
• Coordinates and provides leadership to the Instruction and Research team and other library service area teams and associated work groups.
• Oversees, advises, and assists librarians and supervisors in quarterly activity planning, classes and curriculum development, programming, and public and staff training.
• Supports library’s collection development and programming goals.
• Performs operational work, as needed, in the branches and assures adherence to policies and procedures.
• Assists in system-wide strategic planning, administers, and evaluates library services and programs.
• Composes original reports, business correspondence, and other written materials.
• Approves and monitors expenditures for branches and service areas.
• Participates in meetings with the Friends of the Library groups, Library Advisory Board, agency partners and organizations, and members of the public.
• Conducts outreach and speaks to various community groups.
• Researches, writes, and implements grant initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with additional training equivalent to two years of post-graduate studies. Master’s degree in Library Science preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year direct management or supervisory experience with a minimum of five (5) years of library experience.

• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and integrated library systems, as well as a strong familiarity with mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.
• Must have strong working knowledge in the principles and methods of professional public library service.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

• Requires sitting most of the time.
• The job requires occasionally carrying and lifting to 20 pounds
• The job requires frequent balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping. fine manual manipulation, typing, pushing, and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period