HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2020-259RESOLUTION NO. 2020-259
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
CLASSIFICATION, JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE
POSITION OF LITERACY AND PROGRAM MANAGER; APPROVING THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE LITERACY/VOLUNTEER MANAGER;
DELETING ONE LITERACY/VOLUNTEER MANAGER; AND ADDING ONE
LITERACY AND PROGRAM MANAGER WITHIN THE
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the classification and job description for the position of Volunteer and Program
Manager, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for Literacy and Program
Manager is hereby approved and shall be as follows:
Classification
Literacy and
Program Manager
Step 0
$59,711.45
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 +� Step 4
$62,697.02 $65,831.90 $69,123.48 $72,579.64
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the reclassification of one Literacy/Volunteer Manager to Literacy and Program Manager
effective November 16, 2020, adding one Literacy and Program Manager and deleting
one Literacy/Volunteer Manager position in the Library Department.
Dated: November 4, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-259 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 4, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIF CUSMIR
City Clerk
2020-259
Exhibit A
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LITERACY AND PROGRAM MANAGER
Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which
includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended
to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction plans, organizes, directs and supervises the day-to-day
activities of the Lodi Public Library. The Library Literacy and Program Manager trains and
evaluates staff assigned to work within the library; Develops and implements Library
Literacy programs and services; implements Library procedures, policies, and service
delivery. Performs administrative work in planning, management, and evaluation of
Library projects and programs; provides highly responsible and complex administrative
assistance to the Director; performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Library Director. Exercises supervision over
assigned paraprofessional and/or clerical staff. May serve in the capacity of the Library
Director in their absence.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Manages the day-to-day operational activities of the City's Public Library including
Volunteer Services and Library programming, which may include responsibility for public
service and/or support service assignments;
Manages the delivery of tutoring and support services for child and adult learners in the
Literacy program; Performs student intake and assessment; Matches students with tutors;
coordinates tutor training and evaluates and updates training process; Oversees
assessment process to measure learner progress; Provides ongoing consultation and
support to tutors and learners; Recommends materials and techniques to be used in
tutoring;
Assists in the selection of assigned staff; Assists in department orientation of newly hired
employees; Plans, organizes, schedules, evaluates, and supervises the work of
paraprofessional, and/or clerical staff responsible for public or library support services;
Assesses needs for staffing, supplies, resources, furnishings and equipment;
Participates in developing and updating departmental work procedures and policies;
Interprets and applies library policies and procedures;
Initiates and maintains contact with members of the community, including library support
groups, schools, service organizations, County departments, and community agencies;
As delegated by the Library Director, has secondary responsibility for working with
appointed citizen commissions and committees in their assigned communities;
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Arranges visits for members of the community to the library, speaks to organizations
about library services; Prepares publicity on library activities and promotes the use of the
library within the community; Serves as a project manager in the development of new
services or evaluation of existing services; Plans, evaluates, and implements service to
the public, organizations, and educational institutions;
Assists in developing departmental budget and monitors expenditures;
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including
additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its
community.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies; Current
trends, new technology, and social media platforms that may affect the library system;
Public library programs and their relationship to community needs;
Principles and practices of personnel administration, supervision and training including
selection, planning, performance evaluation and discipline;
Library best practices including; materials and formats in general use; Library Automation
applications and practices; Library business methods, procedures and practices;
Fundamentals of planning, presenting and evaluating library programs;
Printed and digital information resources;
Budgeting and resource management principles and practices;
Fundamentals of planning, presenting and evaluating library programs.
Ability to:
Problem solve and analyze complex administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and
recommend effective courses of action;
Implement and interpret policies, procedures, and services;
Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently;
Make decisions, exercise good judgement, set priorities and meet deadlines; Generate
innovative solutions in work situations; Keep the organization's vision and values at the
forefront of associate decision making and action;
Engage with all levels of library employees and celebrate the diversity of library members
of all backgrounds; Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with
individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds;
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Successfully motivate and interact with direct reports; Respond and resolve customer
complaints and questions with tact and diplomacy;
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of individuals and
groups, including library staff, patrons, community groups, and service providers.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Prepare clear and concise reports,
correspondence and informational items;
Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service;
Prepare and make presentations to the public on library programs, services and
materials;
Interact with upset public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing
departmental policies and procedures using tact and diplomacy.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
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Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major
coursework in education, speech pathology & audiology, psychology, communications,
humanities, social science, business, public administration, library science or behavioral
science field.
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library
administration, including three years of Adult and Children Literacy programming, Library
programming, and management experience including supervision of library staff.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of the appropriate valid driver's license from the California Department of
Motor Vehicles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office
equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen;
and hearing and speech to communicate in person, and over the telephone. Finger
dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, or
calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification
occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull library carts. Positions in this
classification occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than
20 pounds.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled
temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical
substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private
representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays, on occasion.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT