Supervisory Librarian

About the role

This position is assigned to Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Navy General Library Programs; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation(MWR); Fleet Readiness (N92); Fleet and Family Readiness aboard NAS Pensacola. The purpose of this position is to provide administration and management for a library program at a CNIC installation library program.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of employees, NF-03 (GS-05 to 08 equivalent) and NF-04 (GS-09 equivalent), engaged in library work which requires a high degree of professional judgement, technical skill and experience.
• May also supervise Active Duty personnel(s), contractors, student trainee(s), and/or volunteers.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties including mentoring, assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire.
• Recommends pay adjustments/awards. Recommends and executes training.
• Initiates corrective actions and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Implements personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
• Ensures interviews and selections of new hires are performed in accordance with established hiring practices.
• Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional library programs that support diverse cultural, educational, and recreational community activities.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the library program to which assigned; assists with staffing, training, program planning and scheduling.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing library programs that include the Annual Summer Reading Program, early literacy programs, and other library events and activities for patrons of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Establishes installation library program's goals and priorities.
• Ensures progressive program development and technological advancement commensurate with military and municipal library systems.
• Maintains currency in library management trends, technology, techniques and materials.
• Applies knowledge to create and achieve program goals and objectives.
• Manage library technical services' operations.
• Coincides with leisure skills development activities that support the library and MWR missions.
• Utilizes on-line databases, computer systems, and approved software to facilitate budget execution, circulations, technical services, and reference duties.
• Provides general reference and reader advisory services to patrons.
• Performs accurate descriptive cataloging or copy cataloging by creating new bibliographic records or by modifying existing records to match items on hand with the CNIC HQ Library Program approved Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Leads library collection development projects to include implementing the CREW method of weeding library materials, selecting library materials for collection implementation, and leading a collection development team at the branch library.
• Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups.
• Develops library programs, services, publicity and marketing materials for review and approval.
• Promotes library activities and provides programming assistance to MWR programs.
• Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities and other tenant commands on base.
• Seeks ways to promote and market library services through outreach opportunities on base which include but are not limited to Child Development Centers (CDCs), base leadership meetings, staff indoctrinations, and other group functions or gatherings (promoting events and programs are done by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and provide input for various print and digital marketing campaigns).
• Advises senior leadership on program related operational impacts.
• Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration.
• All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software that tracks patrons' usage and responses (includes providing information for program metrics and facility utilization).
• Responds to data calls and accurately reports program utilization and metrics.
• Solicits input from all library staff regarding internal short and long-range goals, business plan objectives, and program standards to solidify a team environment and maintain a broad view of circulation, technical, and programming services provided.
• Maintains the library program to ensure that standards are met or exceeded.
• Routinely evaluates and reviews the ongoing programs and provides the installation leadership with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the library program.

Qualifications

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check.
• Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• The work requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, and driving.
• Able to lift, pull, push and carry 45 pounds. and occasionally required to lift heavier items.

Requirements

• Must have a master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.
• Knowledge of the trending scope of library activities, financials, technology and their suitability in the Navy Library Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests.
• Knowledge of program policies and regulations covering library and information services.
• Skilled in library program planning and execution.
• Skilled to make authoritative recommendations on collection development and source selection, to instruct clientele in how best to make use of library resources and provide training in end-user search systems.
• Skilled in data analytics.
• Skilled in budget creation and execution.
• Skilled in the use of computers and technology devices.
• Skilled in providing excellent customer service.
• Skilled in leadership and team building.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise authority and independent judgement.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports.
• Ability to represent the library program by speaking in front of both large and small groups.
• Ability to utilize a variety of technology resources and devices such as computers, electronic resources, smart SMART phones, library software and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• Quality of Work Life Balance