Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob Posting TitleConsultant Team LeadAgency430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIESJob TypeRegularCompensationThe Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Consultant Team Lead (Library Development Consultant III). Salary range is $53,000 - $57,000 depending on education and experience.For Applicants that apply by 11/8/24, interviews will be held the following week.Job DescriptionAbout the Oklahoma Department of LibrariesAs the official state library of Oklahoma, ODL strives to ensure every Oklahoman has access to innovative, quality library and information resources and possesses the literacy skills needed to be successful in the global economy, to participate in democracy, and to accomplish individual life goals.Located in the State Capitol Complex at 200 NE 18th St in Oklahoma City, ODL serves the information and records management needs of state government, supports public library development, coordinates statewide library information technology projects, and serves the public through its specialized research collections, including state and federal document depositories and the State Archives. ODL has a collection of nearly 700,000 volumes and an annual budget of approximately $8.7 million.NOTE: This position is required to travel from ODL to the State Records Center located at 426 E. Hill St and the State Records Annex located at 125 NE 25th St using the employee's personal vehicle. Maintaining a valid driver's license is required.We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.
- 15 days of annual leave per year, increasing after five, ten and twenty years of employment.
- 15 sick leave days per year.
- 11 paid annual holidays.
- Longevity bonus after 2 years of service that increases every two years.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.Job Summary:The Consultant Team Lead will oversee a small team of consultants and report to the Library Development Senior Manager. In this role, the Team Lead will provide expert guidance to external library clients, offering tailored support to enhance library operations and services. This role involves inter-agency collaboration to implement programs, building partnerships to promote library services, and representing the agency at various library and community events. Supervisory duties include guiding and supporting team members to achieve project and agency goals.Job Duties:
- Consult with external library clients to support services and operations by offering tailored advice to improve their operations and address specific needs; collaborate with libraries to assist with state aid processes and resolve eligibility issues; research and respond to information requests from external libraries; and facilitate orientations for new library directors.
- Supervise and mentor library development consultants, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with state objectives; monitor consultants' performance, providing regular feedback and support to help achieve program goals; foster collaboration among consultants to share best practices, address challenges, and optimize service delivery to libraries; and identify and recommend training opportunities to keep consultants informed about trends and innovations in library services.
- Respond to escalated concerns or feedback from libraries regarding E-Rate and digital literacy, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.
- Create and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including those in the library field, community organizations, and other state agencies, to promote library services and community resources; and represent the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in library science, business administration, operations management, or related degree plus five years of public library management experience; or
- Master's degree plus three years of public library management experience.Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of public library functions.
- Knowledge of programs and operations.
- Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and of state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of library science.
- Knowledge of the research methods to perform independent research, including electronic resources and library cataloging tools.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities.
- Knowledge of library automation and technology trends.
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in conducting training.
- Knowledge of the use and management of grant funds, including Library Services and Technology Act grants.
- Knowledge of library criteria for receiving state aid.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Ability to search electronic databases.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems.
- Ability to travel to libraries, meetings, and conferences throughout the state.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.Time left to apply: End Date: November 18, 2024 (13 days left to apply) #J-18808-Ljbffr