The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Library Technology. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Library Systems and Technology and is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of the Library Technology team, performing extensive library related technology work. The Manager for Library Technology is responsible for supervising assigned staff, coordinating workflow, implementing internal communications plans, and managing day-to-day technology work. They provide leadership, supervision, training, and guidance to library technology staff, ensuring that projects are completed on time and aligned with the Library's mission. Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. Plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Library Technology team. Develops technology and system requirements, specifications, process analyses, user acceptance testing plans and end-user training programs for library technology, systems and applications. Serves as project manager for library technology related projects. Develops project plans, monitors projects and communicates regularly with stakeholders. Learns and oversees configuration management capabilities for third-party products as appropriate; monitors the application life cycle and creates maintenance plan for assigned third-party products. Acts as a liaison between the Library and vendors to ensure library technology and systems are working at optimum performance. Acts as a liaison with other library work groups to develop strong collaborative, cross-functional partnerships at all levels. Keeps abreast of changing technology and demonstrates proficiency in learning and applying appropriate technology to library services. Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Compiles, reports and verifies library statistics, on a regular schedule and on demand as needed. Develops data-informed recommendations and implements changes to advance organizational goals. Assists with the Library's annual and strategic planning process in particular as related to library technology. Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates positive customer experience. Monitors and reviews budget appropriations and expenditures for assigned work activity. Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change. Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees. Performs related work as required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. At least five (5) years professional experience in systems administration or information technology. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred. Two years' experience in a library setting is preferred. A graduate degree from an American Libraries accredited program is preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

Leadership & Staff Supervision :

Skill in supervising, coaching, and developing team members. This competency includes delegating work effectively, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Project & Workflow Management :

Competence in organizing, coordinating, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Includes managing timelines, prioritizing tasks, ensuring quality control, and keeping communication projects on track. Problem prevention and problem solving : Focus on mitigating risk to prevent problems and then having agility to quickly find solutions to problems when they arise.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

Apply at www.jacksonville.gov . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make " info@governmentjobs.com " a trusted sender . You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference . If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention:

Veterans' Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email:

VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us