• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.

• Provides leadership and direction to staff ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Develops and maintains staff schedules and branch calendars.
• Coordinates with other county and library staff as well as vendors to ensure the building and associated equipment remain in good working condition.
• Updates and maintains circulation processes and procedures related to using computer systems for patron services and library materials tracking, retrieval of information, utilization of online services, and workstation management.
• Oversees the accuracy and completion of daily cash reporting.
• Manages and tracks the branch supply budget.
• Performs reference work, program development and coordination, public instruction and reader’s advisory as needed.
• Works closely with the Region Manager and Friends of the Library.
• Participates as part of the system-wide Circulation Team.
• Participates in system-wide quarterly activity planning with other library teams and service areas.
• Oversees the orderly arrangement of the branch including materials, displays, and overall appearance.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus on library science, management, education, or related field.
• Five (5) years of direct public/customer service experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a library environment.
• Two (2) years direct supervisory or equivalent experience preferred.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to mentor and train subordinate staff in alignment with best practices.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and integrated library systems, as well as a strong familiarity with mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.
• Must have strong working knowledge in the principles and methods of professional public library service.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights and weekends).
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• Requires sitting most of the time. some standing and walking.
• The job requires occasionally carrying and lifting to 20 pounds
• The job requires frequent balancing.
• The job requires frequent simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, and typing and occasionally pushing, pulling, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary of Benefits: Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefit package. Employees are eligible to participate in the County's insurance plans if they are working a minimum of 30 hours per week in a benefit-eligible position. Coverage will become effective the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period. For example, an employee hired on April 10, the effective date of coverage will be on June 1.

• Employee Premium is $0.00 with Tobacco Affidavit
• Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly without Tobacco Affidavit
• Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums

• Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance
• Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance

• Employee Premium is $0.00
• Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums

• Employee Premium is $5.66 monthly
• Dependent coverage is available with monthly premiums

• Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period
• Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit myFRS.com for more details

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations. To learn more about the County's benefit program, visit the Human Resources section on our website: www.citrusbocc.com or click on the “Benefits” tab to view our “Employee Benefits Highlights” Handbook.

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive package including group insurance benefits.

Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.