Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Library Development Supervisor at Dauphin County, PA Full Time

This is an advanced professional position that is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the development, improvement, and expansion of library programs and services.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Responsibilities include: Supervising all aspects of the work of Library Development Advisor staff in the Division of Advising and Outreach Services who have roles in project management, development, implementation, and monitoring of grant funded initiatives.

Administer, assign, and oversee federal grant program monitoring and project management. Coordinate the work of Library Development Advisor staff who develop and implement specific federal grant projects in alignment with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries’ LSTA Five-Year Plan.

Plans and directs a program to provide advice and counsel to libraries, their boards, and municipal officials that results in strengthened public library service for all residents of the Commonwealth.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.

Full-time employment

Work hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; 1 hour lunch period

You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Communication regarding interview scheduling will be sent via e-mail.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements – One year as a Library

Development Advisor; or Five years of professional experience in public or state library development work and a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library

Services; or Six years of professional library experience in public, college, university or institutional library work and a Master’s Degree in Library Science or

Library Services. Graduate coursework in Library Science or Library Services beyond the Master’s Degree may be substituted for professional library experience on a year-for-year basis.

Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency

Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Must be able to perform essential job functions

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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