[Jobs] Job posting for WTBBL Seattle Library for the Blind Director
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Tue Nov 13 23:59:16 CST 2007
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>Washington State Library
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>WASHINGTON TALKING BOOK & BRAILLE LIBRARY
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>PROGRAM MANAGER
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>Direct Employment Opportunity
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>Recruitment Number: 07 WMS3 0681 WTBBL
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>Classification: Washington Management Service Band 3 (WMS3)
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>Status: Full-Time, Permanent
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>Location: Seattle, WA
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>Salary: $70,000 - $73,500 annually depending on experience &
>qualifications
>(Band 3)
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>Posting Date: November 5, 2007
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>Closing Date: January 15, 2008
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>This recruitment will be used to fill this position only.
>Applications will
>be reviewed upon receipt. The hiring authority reserves the right
>and may
>exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. It will
>be to
>the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
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>AGENCY PROFILE
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>Headed by an elected state official, the Office of the Secretary of
>State is
>responsible for administering elections within the state,
>registering
>corporations and charities that do business within the state,
>collecting and
>preserving the records of governmental bodies within the state,
>and
>maintaining the Washington State Library. The agency also
>administers the
>Address Confidentiality Program, the Productivity Board, and the
>Oral
>History Program. Visit our website at: www.secstate.wa.gov
><http://www.secstate.wa.gov/> .
>
>POSITION SUMMARY
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>The Washington State Library, a division of the Washington Office
>of the
>Secretary of State, is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader as
>Program
>Manager of the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL).
> This
>position is a member of the Library's management team and is
>expected to
>attend weekly management team meetings in Olympia.
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>Located in Seattle, the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
>provides
>services to the blind, visually impaired, physically or learning
>disabled,
>and others who cannot read regular print throughout the State of
>Washington.
>The administration of the library will transition to the Washington
>State
>Library on July 1, 2008, but the program manager will join the
>staff of the
>State Library and WTBBL in early 2008. As regional NLS libraries
>transition
>to digital and downloadable materials, as well as maintain
>traditional
>formats, there is an opportunity to provide leadership in recasting
>the
>services to make them available and desirable to all generations of
>eligible
>users.
>
>The qualities we are looking for include a passion for excellence
>in library
>services, especially to populations who are unable to take
>advantage of the
>offerings of a typical public library, as well as a demonstrated
>talent for
>advocacy, leadership, and building interpersonal relationships.
>The
>successful candidate should be able to work with a dedicated and
>passionate
>staff in an exemplary regional library serving the blind, visually
>impaired,
>physically or learning disabled and those who cannot read regular
>print. A
>vision for the future, as well as a commitment to work with
>consumer groups,
>with leaders of other organizations supporting special needs, and
>with staff
>of public libraries throughout the state, are essential.
>
>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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>* Masters degree in library and information science or
>equivalent from
>an American Library Association-accredited program
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>* Certification by the State Librarian authorized through the
>Office
>of the Secretary of State
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>* Demonstrated ability to be an advocate for library services
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>* Demonstrated skill in developing interpersonal relationships
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>* Demonstrated ability to be a visionary leader
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>* Willingness and ability to travel
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>* Willingness and ability to work in a politically sensitive
>environment
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>Position requires professional level knowledge and full utilization
>of the
>principles and applications of management, including budget
>management at
>the Program and Division levels, and long-range or strategic
>planning at the
>Program and Division levels; working knowledge of personnel rules
>and
>regulations, and affirmative action and diversity regulations. The
>Program
>Manager position requires effective oral and written communication
>skills,
>ability to multi-task, ability to analyze complex data and make
>recommendations, ability to supervise, ability to manage budgets,
>ability to
>carry out personnel tasks including hiring and disciplinary
>actions, and
>ability to lead and mentor staff. The Program Manager represents
>the
>Program, the Division, and the Agency to the public at events and
>conferences or meetings of government or library organizations.
>Evening and
>weekend meetings with stakeholders and others are required.
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>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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>* Five years of upper level management experience including
>working
>with library administration , members of the community, government
>officials, or other stakeholders
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>* Knowledgeable about the state government and the legislative
>process
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>* Ability to handle highly stressful or adverse situations
>while
>working calmly and accurately, and maintaining a professional
>demeanor at
>all times
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>COMPENSATION
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>$5833 - $6125 per month, depending on qualifications. Washington
>State
>offers a full benefits package that includes health, life, and long
>term
>disability insurance; paid vacation, sick, and military leave;
>optional
>credit unions, savings bonds, and deferred compensation plans;
>eleven paid
>holidays; and a public employees' retirement plan.
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS
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>To be considered for this position, please submit:
>
>1. A letter of interest describing how your experience and
>qualifications relate to the position summary and required and
>desirable
>qualifications
>
>2. A completed Washington State Job Application
>http://www.dop.wa.gov/Resources/Forms/
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>3. A current resume with three professional references
>including
>contact information and a statement from you granting permission to
>contact
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>4. Completed Supplemental Questionnaire (found at the end of
>this job
>announcement)
>
>5. Submit electronically to: recruitment at secstate.wa.gov,
>indicating
>07 WMS3 0681 WTBBL on the subject line; Electronic submission
>(e-mail) is
>preferred & original signatures are not required; Alternatively,
>you may
>submit your materials via US Mail: Office of the Secretary of
>State,
>Recruitment, PO Box 40227, Olympia, WA 98504 or fax to: (360)
>586-2033
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>Note: The act of submitting application materials is considered
>affirmation
>that the information provided is complete and truthful. You
>understand that
>the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading
>information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal
>if
>employed.
>
>The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity
>employer (EOE).
>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
>origin, creed,
>sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, marital
>status, and
>age. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons
>of
>disability needing assistance in the application process, or those
>needing
>this announcement in alternative format, should call (360)
>586-7285.
>
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>SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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>07 WMS3 0681 WTBBL
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>The questions below ask about your experience in a variety of
>areas. Read
>the following instructions carefully. Failure to follow
>instructions will
>result in a below passing score.
>
>Answer each of the questions by selecting the appropriate check box
>and
>completing the supplemental information where requested. You must
>select
>one answer only.
>
>Please answer the questions honestly and accurately. All of the
>information
>you submit is subject to verification by the Office of the
>Secretary of
>State. Also be sure to provide information in the Employment
>History
>section of your application to support your responses.
>
>1. Do you have demonstrated management experience in
>long-range or
>strategic planning, policy development/implementation, budget
>development
>and/or project management?
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> (a) Yes
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> (b) No
>
> If you responded yes, please describe your management
>experience
>and include specific examples as well as duration of this
>experience.
>
>2. Do you have leadership skills and experience?
>
> (a) Yes
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> (b) No
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> If you responded yes, please describe the leadership
>role(s)
>that you have/had within your organization. Provide
>characteristics of
>your leadership skills and examples of how you have used these
>traits in
>your leadership roles(s).
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>3. Do you have experience working in a politically
>sensitive
>environment?
>
> (a) Yes
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> (b) No
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> If you responded yes, please describe the politically
>sensitive
>environment that you worked in and what you did to be successful
>in this
>environment.
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>4. Do you have experience with change management?
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> (a) Yes
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> (b) No
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> If you responded yes, please describe your role as a
>change
>agent. Please include the organization and duration. Be sure to
>address
>communication plans, stakeholder involvement, challenges (if any)
>and the
>outcome of this change.
>
>5. Do you have experience in bringing together
>diverse
>groups to reach a consensus?
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>(a) Yes
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> (b) No
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> If you responded yes, please describe the issue(s), how you
>achieved
>consensus, and the outcome(s).
>
>6. Do you have experience advocating for
>libraries?
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>(a) Yes
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> (b) No
>
> If you responded yes, please describe examples of your
>advocacy.
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