POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Supervisor, Public Services
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
F
JOB SUMMARY: Supervise the circulation and periodicals desk activities associated with the Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
45%
1.
Supervise the daily activities of the Library’s circulation and periodical desk;
schedule and assign work; monitor quality of services and provide guidance and
supervision of assigned staff.
2.
Provide personnel management and direction of assigned personnel, including
orientation, training, performance appraisal, coaching and professional
development.
10%
3.
Retrieve and compile data; prepare and submit reports and/or communications;
process a variety of related library documents.
10%
4.
Receive, process, and distribute library materials and equipment. Schedule
maintenance and service for equipment and the automated library system, as
appropriate.
10%
5.
Report and track campus library fines and lost material charges. Resolve issues
relating to delinquent library accounts with students, faculty, staff and general
public.
10%
6.
Coordinate security and maintenance of the library. Ensure policies and
procedures are followed and enforced during evening and weekend shifts. Take
calls, route and respond to questions and provide general information regarding
the library’s support services.
10%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Head Librarian
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
Revised: 11/2/12
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Good organizational skills, effective communication skills orally and written.
Ability to work on multi-tasks simultaneously.
General knowledge of library functions.
Must be familiar with a Library’s automated system.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 11/2/12
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POSITION TITLE:
Supervisor, Public Services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 11/2/12
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 11/2/12
Date
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