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Sarasota County Government Assistant Manager - Fruitville Public Library in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Libraries & Historical Resources
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Join our team at the beautiful Fruitville Public Library. Conveniently located off I-75 and neighboring the Celery Fields, we are the closest branch, of our 11 award-winning public library locations, to the new Sarasota Historical Resources Center. We are a heavily utilized branch serving patrons and hosting intergenerational programs. As our Assistant Manager you will play a key role in providing day-to-day oversight and operation of the Library, our staff and system-wide programs. This position starts out paying $61,152.00 and benefits start within 60 days of hire. Take the next step in impacting our community - apply today!About the Position
In this role you will...
Monitor library operations and participate in strategic planning for the library and library system.
Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate special projects, services, and programs.
Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and other staff members, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills via coaching and performance management.
Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
Oversee financial, compliance, operational and performance audits, ensuring appropriate controls are established and implemented.
Handle employee relation issues.
Attend annual cash management training and assist in all areas of business unit cash and budget management.
Prepare and present activity reports and technical information.
Ensure standards of service that provide prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility.
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours / week.
Sunday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Must be available to work during operating hours for the library - including some nights and weekends.
Employee may be re-assigned to a different work location (other than original assignment) within the library system to meet changing service needs on occasion.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Services
Two (2) years of related experience
One year of supervisory experience
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $61,152.00
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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