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<p class="MsoNormal">The City of Zeeland currently has an opening for a Library/Community Center Director. Please see below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#B30838">Pamela Holmes</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0079AC"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">| City
Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7F7F7F">City of Zeeland | Feel the Zeel!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">21 s. elm street | zeeland, michigan, 49464</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"><br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#B30838">p:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"> 616.748.5913</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"> | </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#B30838">f:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"> 616.772.5352<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#B30838">e:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"> </span><a href="mailto:clerk@cityofzeeland.com"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">clerk</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">@cityofzeeland.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"> | </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#B30838">w:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.cityofzeeland.com/"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">www.cityofzeeland.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">City of Zeeland, MI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Howard Miller Library-a community-centric and authentically friendly environment, in a beautifully renovated space. Where strong community support has put the library at a seven year
upward trend in physical material circulation. A library with a supportive and encouraging Library Advisory Board. Where the vision and wisdom of previous directors and mayor have established an Endowment Fund and created stable sources of funding through
contracts with neighboring townships, launching the library into the future. This library has a service population of just over 25,000.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">DIRECTOR SEARCH: HOWARD MILLER LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER – Apply by 5:00 PM, April 13, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Salaried position $62,120 – $80,756, based on experience, + excellent benefits. EOE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 21 S. Elm St, Zeeland, MI 49464 or
</span><a href="mailto:clerk@cityofzeeland.com"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">clerk@cityofzeeland.com</span></a><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">The Position:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">The City of Zeeland (population 5,719) seeks a library leader who understands the evolving demands of a modern, public library, and believes in visible leadership, listens to all stakeholders, and empowers
staff to act with accountability and focuses on excellent customer service. The position directs all library operations and manages a primarily part-time staff of 19 people. In addition, the position oversees the operations of the Community Center in conjunction
with facilities and maintenance staff. This is a Department Head position that serves under the supervision of the City Manager and is considered to be a part of the City Management Team.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Qualifications:
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">MLS or MLIS required from an American Library Association accredited institution.
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Level II Professional Library Certification from the Library of Michigan or the ability to obtain one.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">At least three years prior public library management and supervisory experience required.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Ability to create a library vision for the communities served.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff.
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Demonstrated experience with budget and fiscal management.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Ability to prepare reports and communicate clearly in written and oral form.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Ability to build strong working relationships in the community.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">A strong working knowledge of library technology and trends.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">A thorough knowledge of library operations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">A desire to serve the public and provide excellent customer service.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Zeeland, MI:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Located 5 miles east of Holland and Lake Michigan and 25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, Zeeland
is a small, friendly town with everyday good living, unmatched enterprise and abundant enthusiasm -- Feel the Zeel! The City is home to a strong downtown business district, award-winning schools, beautiful residential neighborhoods, outstanding parks, and
world-class industries. The Howard Miller Library is located in the heart of downtown Zeeland – right in the center of activity, including over two dozen community events, local shops & restaurants, inviting green space, an ice skating rink and splash pad.
In the past 2 years, over 2.5 million has been invested in our downtown development district with more improvements on the horizon. Zeeland is walkable and bikeable. For more information on the city please visit the city’s website at
</span><a href="http://www.cityofzeeland.com"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">www.cityofzeeland.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="QuickMark"></a><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">City of Zeeland</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supervised By:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> City Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-1.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supervises:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Para-professional library/community center employees, seasonal employees and volunteers as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">General Summary:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Under general supervision from the City Manager and policy direction from the Library Board, manages and directs all operations of the public library and community center. This
position provides professional librarian services to the public, coordinates the use and operations of the Howard Miller Building and oversees special community projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Essential Job Functions:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may
be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manages and supervises library and community center operations. Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, including job descriptions and organizational
structure. Hires, trains and evaluates library and community center employees.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides administrative support to the Library Board. Informs Library Board members of use trends and citizen concerns. Prepares agenda items, assists with the development
of library policies and helps maintain records of meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Actively participates in Lakeland Library Cooperative and stays involved with state and national library organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range library and community center plans. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies,
reports, and recommendations. Coordinates and recommends changes to the library master plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides advice and makes presentations regarding library and community issues to City administrators, the Library Board, community groups and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Directs the scheduling, development and implementation of community activities, classes and programs, i.e. cultural arts, physical activities and special interest activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prepares annual budget request and ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Administers the commitment of
budgeted funds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">8.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Directs the selection, cataloging and general collection of books and other items contained in the library. Reviews books, periodicals and collections which are outdated
or not used, and coordinates removal and disposition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">9.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Inspects new collection material upon arrival for quality and financial control purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">10.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Promotes the use of the library/community center and oversees the preparation of informational brochures, articles, and reports to publicize the activities and services
of the library and community center in order to increase public awareness of the Howard Miller Library/Community as a community resource.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">11.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Serves as a point of contact for the use of the Community Center, collaboratively works with the Community Center Coordinator and/or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
to ensure the needs of the community are being met and assists with room reservations in their absence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">12.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Serves in a leadership capacity for special projects, technology advances, facility renovations, and growth and development of the library and community center.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">13.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Collaborates with facilities maintenance to ensure the Howard Miller Library/Community Center and equipment are properly maintained and up to date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">14.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Develops recommendations for fees and charges to be assessed for the use of community center rooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">15.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Responds to public inquiries regarding library and community center, reference questions, cultural programs, technology advances, and other related issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">16.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Initiates and negotiates contracts, applies for and administers grants, and manages the bidding process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="1" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">17.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Performs related work as required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-.5in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Education requirements include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. Experience requirements include
three years of professional librarian experience, including supervisory responsibilities, in a public or school library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Level II Professional Library Certification is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thorough knowledge of the principals, practices and procedures of professional library administration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thorough knowledge of library collection classification and selection techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Good knowledge of the public’s interests, needs and expectations regarding the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Good knowledge of marketing, budgeting, grants administration and contract negotiation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to develop programs and services to meet the needs of the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to hire, train and supervise the work of professional library staff members and clerical assistants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, professional contacts, other
administrators, board members, and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports on the operation of the library, programs offered, collection changes, funding options, and other related
issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Style" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Physical Demands and Work Environment:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects of light to moderate weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public service setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">For further information about the position please contact Tim Klunder, City Manager at
</span><a href="mailto:citymgr@cityofzeeland.com"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">citymgr@cityofzeeland.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> or 616-772-6400.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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