Salary: $60,340.00 – $71,000.00 Annually
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03348
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Youth Services 61/21015
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: 10/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: X
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Working days may vary to include days, nights and weekends
*The annual salary range for this role is between $60,340 – $71,000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, operational needs, market demands and internal equity. The starting salary range is subject to review by Human Resources and may require City Manager approval.
Essential Functions
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
The Boca Raton Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of the City of Boca Raton. Public Services includes operations across four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.
Under the direction of the Librarian III – Program Services, the Librarian II assigned to Youth Services functions as a supervisor for professional personnel, paraprofessional personnel, and volunteers. The Librarian II – Youth Services is primarily responsible for the section’s administration and operations including youth and afterschool programs, material displays and recommendations, learning tools, activities, learning spaces and more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the Library’s Youth Services section, including youth and afterschool programs, teen volunteer programs; youth material displays and reading recommendations; learning tools and activities for youth; youth learning spaces, teen rooms, and workspaces; school outreach and youth group visits; and literacy training for children and caregivers;
- Maintains excellent communication and builds relationships with the Public by responding to customer feedback, suggestions, and complaints.
- Maintains excellent relations with the Youth Services team members, the Library leadership team, Recreation Services and other City Departments, and Library stakeholders through regular communication, meetings, and reporting;
- Oversees the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, scheduling, professional development, and regular evaluation of all Youth Services professional and paraprofessional personnel; oversees the selection, orientation, training, supervision and scheduling of Youth Services volunteer or intern personnel;
- Supervises and participates in the development, preparation and presentation of library programs, classes, events, and projects relevant to Youth Services, with focus on literacy and access, childhood development, and self-learning opportunities for youth;
- Develops classes and trains the Public and library team members in early childhood and youth literacy skills, stages in childhood development, interactive program presentation skills, and communication skills relevant to youth and teens;
- Researches, evaluates, and compiles bibliographies, online content, and other subject material, as assigned;
- Works with Library collection and programming teams to promote Library materials, classes, programs, or events;
- Serves as needed as a member of the library leadership team to determine and implement library policy, procedures, and programs;
- Collects, analyzes, and reports Youth Services statistics;
- Assists in preparing, analyzing, and administering budgets in assigned areas;
- Communicates and enforces the Library Rules of Conduct, library policies, and procedures; and maintains order at the Library facilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Professional library principles, practices, methods, and techniques
- The relevant literature, methods, trends, and developments in the field of library services, childhood and teen development, youth literature, and youth education.
Skilled in:
- The use of computers and software applications to a high degree of proficiency
- Communication; expressing ideas effectively, in conversation, in writing, and during presentations. Demonstrating an excellent command of grammar and ability to write, edit, and proofread for accuracy.
- Administration and organization
- Research and a high degree of knowledge of information sources
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and/or clerical staff and volunteers;
- On occasion, work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
- Research and analyze administrative library problems, and to make recommendations for their resolution;
- Interpret library mission and objectives to community groups and the public;
- Maintain administrative and fiscal records, prepare reports, and collect and report statistics;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Work independently or as a part of a team, and to organize and lead projects;
- Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, paraprofessional, and volunteers;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, library patrons, approved community partners, and others;
- Assist in the establishment of library policies and to provide accurate interpretation to community groups, public officials, professional groups, and the general public, as needed;
- Represent the library at professional meetings and to participate in the development or improvement of professional library methods and standards, when assigned;
- Work independently, prioritize duties and tasks, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision;
- Tolerate occasional to moderate exposure to dust.
- Act as Building Administrator in Charge, Librarian III, or Library Manager, as requested.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in library and/or information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required;
- Three (3) years’ experience working in public or school library with children or teens;
- Two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Fingerprints
- Drug and Alcohol Test
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of Service Accrual 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) – Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year – Paid during the month of December.
Year of Service Benefit 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays – In State; Up to 5 workdays – Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a master’s degree in library science or information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of work experience do you have as a librarian and/or a full-time library paraprofessional?
- I have no previous experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4
- 4 years or more
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Tell us about your experience as a librarian and/or a full-time library paraprofessional. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have in the coordination and work output of multiple team members?
- I have no previous experience
- Less than 2 years
- Two but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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Tell us about your experience as a supervisor in a professional library work environment.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history (leading teams, assigning and implementing plans, etc.) NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
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How much experience do you have working in a public or school library with children or teens?
- I have no previous experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 4 or more years
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Tell us about your experience working in public or school library with children or teens.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history (leading teams, assigning and implementing plans, etc.) NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
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Do you possess a valid FL driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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The work schedule may vary to include days, nights and weekends.Are you willing and able to work this work schedule?
- Yes
- no
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*To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
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