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Library Technology Manager

Salary

$59,809.62 - $132,095.08 Annually

Location

Ft Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

06922KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

02/15/2024

Closing Date

5/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Expected hiring range is $77,000 to $90,000 annually.

Lee County Library System seeks a self-motivated professional with a strong background in information technology project management and library system development as well as teamwork and leadership skills.

This position directs the Library Department's technology operations ensuring that library technology is supported and maintained. The Library Technology Manager develops policies and procedures and supports activities to ensure that access to the full range of library technology and resources is available for public use and staff operation. This position is based in the Library Administration office and reports directly to the Manager of Internal Services.

The Community:

Southwest Florida’s Lee County is a growing, dynamic region, ideally situated along Interstate 75, just two hours from Tampa and Miami. Covering approximately 811 square miles, the county is home to over 800,000 residents. More and more families and businesses are choosing Lee County to call home. From sparkling white sandy beaches and lush golf courses to an exciting sports and outdoor recreation scene, Lee County’s nationally recognized public school system, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family. For more information, go to https://www.visitfortmyers.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Library Management team to develop plans and goals for technology in support of library services.

• Make recommendations to the Library Management team regarding the technology budget and expenditures.

• Prioritize activities and provide statistical analysis related to library technology trends and envision enhancements and improvements for public and staff use.

• Initiate and manage complex projects in support of library services.

• Establish a strong working relationship and collaborative partnership with the County's Technology Department

• Plan training related to new or enhanced technology for library staff. Provide technical assistance, training, mentoring, and/or work direction related to library technology

• Evaluate library technology-related services and operations based on staff and customer input and create procedures to improve operations.

• Develop and evaluate equipment maintenance, refresh, and upgrade plans.

• Define reporting requirements and ensure that appropriate statistics are being gathered.

• Work with library technology vendors and supervise acquisitions for library technology.

• Lead and serve on technology-related committees and action teams within the library as well as the county.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to: graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or Business Administration or related, and two years of related work experience.

• Prefer two years' experience working with Library Technology.

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• The County may require employees to make a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization's business needs.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to evaluate products and services based on service enhancement and cost-effectiveness.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, including project management.

• Ability to coordinate the work of library support staff.

• Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills.

• Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to: graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or Business Administration or related, and two years of related work experience?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experiences that you feel best prepare you for this position.

  03

  Do you have two years' experience working with Library Technology?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have project management experience? If so, please briefly explain:

  05

  Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  06

  The workdays and hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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