DOS - CHIEF OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT-DOS

State of Florida

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • $71,704 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Requisition No: 859999Agency: Department of StateWorking Title: DOS - CHIEF OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT-DOS - 45000262Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 45000262Salary: $71,703.51Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2025Total Compensation EstimatorDepartment of StateDivision of Library and Information ServicesBureau of Library DevelopmentChiefOpen CompetitiveMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Six years of direct experience or a master's degree in library or information science/studies from an accredited program can substutute for the direcxt experience.
  • At least three years of supervisory experience in a library or archives.
PREFERENCES:
  • Prior administrative experience with a state library administrative agency.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of issues, trends and practices of libraries or archives, leadership, and management as well as of current technologies related to innovative library programs.
  • At least five years of professional library or archives work experience.
Special Note:Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.Duties and Responsibilities:This is professional work within the Division of Library and Information Services responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties:
  • Manages and coordinates the administrative, programmatic and operational activities of the Bureau of Library Development. Provides technical and administrative consultation with library staff, library support groups, local and state authorities, and other people working with the Bureau. Collaborates with Division Bureau Chiefs on services and programs.
  • Supervises the planning and evaluation of grant programs.
  • Directs publication and dissemination of information pertinent to administration, program development, and other aspects of library development services.
  • Represents the Director and Division at meetings and consults with other agencies as requested.
  • Performs other work-related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of management and leadership methods and materials.
  • Experience evaluating and planning library programs.
  • Experience preparing and delivering professional presentations.
  • Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
  • Experience managing contracts and grants.
  • Experience drafting and interpreting laws and rules governing organizations and grants.
  • Preferred, prior administrative experience with a state library administrative agency.
  • Preferred, extensive knowledge and understanding of issues, trends, and practices of libraries or archives, leadership, and management as well as of current technologies related to innovative programs.
  • Preferred, at least five years of professional work experience in a library.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.IMPORTANT NOTICES:We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills and talents to join our workforce.Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of 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.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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