Library Branch Supervisor

Do you like working in a tightknit community where you get to know your library regulars? Do you love the opportunity to oversee all aspects of a branch library? If so, please consider becoming the next Supervisor at Beaverton City Library Murray Scholls.
The Branch Supervisor leads a talented team of 7 staff, ensuring excellent service for patrons in all areas of library service from checking in and shelving materials, to helping patrons get and maintain active library cards, to ensuring that public computers, programming, and storytimes are running smoothly.
THE TEAM
As a Branch Supervisor, you will be part of the Beaverton City Library Public Services team and work collaboratively with the Community Engagement and Materials teams to support all branch staff. The Murray Scholls Library Branch is a vibrant, family-focused location with a full slate of storytimes and regular programming for youth.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Key projects for the first 6-12 months in this position include:

• Support the development and roll out of a library-wide Customer Service philosophy.
• Review and revise training materials for new staff.
• Work with staff to review and revise workflows.
• Lead storytimes and programming for patrons.
• Work with library leadership to move staff diversification initiatives forward through hiring practices.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. The regular work schedule is Tuesday-Saturday and includes weekend shifts. The classification is Library Supervisor. There is one vacancy. Interviews will take place in January 2024.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history, attach a cover letter, and respond to a few supplemental questions.

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Murray Scholls Library, with a monthly average circulation of 45,000 items and 10,000 visitors.
• Build staff schedules to cover 5-day/week service and provide guidance, support and direction to scheduler.
• Host storytimes and programming and provide backup for other staff who host storytimes and programming.
• Staff all service points and participate in Materials Handling (circulation) throughout each week.
• Support staff through difficult patron interactions with a focus on safety, an empathetic approach, and de-escalation.
• Establish and implement goals, policies, and procedures for the team.
• Hire and supervise staff, assigning and reviewing work.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to employees. Respond to employee grievances and oversee disciplinary processes.
• Participate in the Public Services leadership team, and the library-wide Leadership team.
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects. Use statistics, reports, and other measurement tools to ensure objectives are met.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring team budget. Authorize purchases and payments for supplies, equipment, and contracted services.
• Provide high-quality training for staff, ensuring that required technical competencies are met.
• Stay up to date on current and emerging technology tools and trends; provide instructions to library users on library services. Train and guide others on technology tools and services.
• Promote library services and programs in the community. Develop partnerships and collaborate with individuals and organizations.
• Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, and a positive teamwork-oriented environment.
• Actively promote an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Library Supervisor class specification.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• Three years' experience in a supervisory or lead role, including at least one year of leadership experience in a library; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.
Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.
Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.Wage range: $5,804.38 - $7,778.46 monthly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break DownGross cash compensationStarting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$69,652.56 $80,645.28 $93,341.52 Estimated benefits paid by the city - Non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee $3,656.76$4,233.88$4,900.43Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$25,284.96$25,284.96$25,284.96Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,089.58$2,419.36$2,800.25No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$32,231.30$33,138.20$34,185.64Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$101,883.86$113,783.48$127,527.16
Employment Type: Full time