State of Washington Classified Job Specification
LIBRARY & ARCHIVAL PROFESSIONAL - MANAGER
Definition
Within the Office of the Secretary of State, positions at this level are responsible for managing library and/or archival operations on a regional level;
OR
Supervises a work unit of expert level Library and Archival Professionals which have responsibility for managing statewide projects, specialized collections or a specialized function.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions at this level are responsible for independently managing a budget including but not limited to: estimating budget expenditures, developing budget estimates, monitoring and controlling budgets; participating in establishing short and long-term fiscal plans and performance goals;
As a supervisor, position must supervise multiple, licensed Library and Archival Professional 4 positions.
Typical Work
Establishes statewide short and long-term strategic goals;
Develops data to support budget requests and prepares budget;
Prepares and monitors staffing and operating budgets;
Oversees and directs the delivery of services, including all phases of planning, organizing, budgeting and directing daily operations;
Represents the division's interests in interactions with client agencies, researchers, and customers;
Develops, implements, and manages business plans, and the overall performance of the region;
Develops short and long-term goals, and prepares narrative and statistical reports concerning the delivery of services;
Oversees facility issues working with staff and contractors as needed;
Hires and supervises staff; Coordinates staff development and provides timely performance measurements and evaluations for staff;
Assigns work, monitors, and corrects performance; Selects and schedules student workers and volunteers;
Leads program staff in the application of outcomes-based evaluation for federal projects and programs;
Act as the public face/marketing area promoting the importance and uniqueness of Washington State Library’s collections and services;
Develop, set, and implement cross unit policies, procedures, and activities in conjunction with the other unit heads/program manager.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to: plan and coordinate work of an operational unit, project or specialized service, phase of a library or archives program, or consultative service; demonstrate competency in supervising personnel involved in program implementation and in establishing and controlling budgets; interact courteously with customers; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; compile data, make reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work effectively in a team environment.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
Positions require a Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program and certification by the State Librarian authorized through the Office of the Secretary of State; or certification by professional portfolio as authorized through the Office of the Secretary of State and five years progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian.
OR
Master degree involving archives and records management, history or related field and five years of progressively responsible experience as a professional archivist.
Note: The five years of experience must include at least one year supervising professional level staff.
Class Specification History
New class; adopted June 13, 2019; effective July 1, 2019.