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ODL Jobline
Current Oklahoma
Library Announcements
Page updated January 25, 2010
Welcome to ODL Jobline, a free service of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. All library positions listed guarantee equal employment and advancement opportunities.
Note: Be sure to check the link to Other Employment Resources on the Web for links to other major Oklahoma library joblines.
Following are the Oklahoma library positions that we are aware of:
Facilities Manager, Maintenance & Engineering, Central Library, Tulsa, OK 74103
Salary Range: Grade 17: $50,280/year
Status: 40 hours per week
Job Summary: Directs the maintenance and operation of all library properties, ensuring that facilities are protected, maintained and operated in a professional, safe, and economical manner; plans and installs HVAC, electronic wiring and other general mechanics as required; supervises the maintenance/disposal of vehicles and the library’s delivery service; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
• Selects, organizes, supervises and evaluates Maintenance and Engineering staff in the physical maintenance and operation of library properties; recommends appropriate personnel actions:
• Inspects facilities on a regular basis;
• Schedules and directs the daily upkeep of library property and equipment;
• Acquires and evaluates tools, equipment and materials required for the upkeep of library property and equipment;
• Monitors and evaluates contracted service related to lawn, pest, janitorial and vehicular requirements to ensure quality results;
• Works with Associate Director of Support Services to plan Maintenance and Engineering Department budget and administers approved budget;
• Works with Associate Director of Support Services to plan for long range support and maintenance needs of existing library buildings and equipment;
• Oversees the delivery of materials and interlibrary mail to the various TCCL buildings, ensuring a timely and accurate results;
• Oversees the maintenance of the library’s vehicles;
• Oversees construction of furniture and equipment;
• Responsible for maintaining the security alarm needs of the buildings;
• Performs other duties as instructed and assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Supervisory and coaching skills;
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics;
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with contractors, vendors, engineers and craftsmen;
• City of Tulsa mechanical contractor’s license
• State of Oklahoma mechanical contractor’s license
• City First Class Building Engineer’s license preferred;
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required and valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred;
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma and two years of college-level or vocational course work in general mechanics, HVAC, electrical apparatus, and wiring;
• Five to seven years experience in property maintenance, including project scheduling, budgeting estimating, and developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs;
• Three to five years supervisory experience;
• Or, equivalent combination of technical training, education, and/or experience.
Physical and Environmental conditions: Work requires moderate physical effort including lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds and assembling, testing and repairing equipment in a variety of circumstances including possible inclement weather. Work environment involves the everyday risks or discomforts associated with mechanical or boiler rooms, construction sites, building exteriors including rooftops and the use of chemicals and the operation of medium to heavy equipment. Taking appropriate safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, the use of safe workplace practices and the observance of all applicable codes, fire regulations and traffic signals, is mandatory. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Available: Immediately
To Apply: Complete an application: Tulsa City-County Library Business Office 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103
up 1/22/10 dn 4/22/10
Chief Executive Officer – Tulsa (OK) City-County Library
Grow with Us – In the No. 1 Place to live in the U.S. – Tulsa! The Tulsa City-County Library Commission seeks a new Chief Executive Officer to lead efforts to build on its solid foundation of being a top library program. Work with the Library Commission to determine the strategic direction and policies for the library; develop and maintain a communications strategy locally and nationally; serve as chief library spokesperson with the media and public; develop and implement plans for new library facilities, services, and programs; advise Tulsa Library Trust Board and Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries; raise funds, develop and maintain donor relations to enrich library services. The challenges are exciting and the opportunities are endless! See www.gossagesager.com/TulsaJD.htm for the complete job description.
The Tulsa City-County Library System is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services. Governed by an 11-member, appointed Board of Commissioners, the system is a dynamic library system serving the 585,068 residents of Tulsa County in the middle of “Green Country” in Northeastern Oklahoma. Library staff (269.5 FTEs) utilize a budget of $25.8 million to operate 25 locations and an active bookmobile serving an increasingly diverse area—recently named a Five-Star Library by Library Journal, the system celebrated a record 5.2 million circulation, as well as increases in foot-traffic. TCCL also boasts a well-supported Tulsa Library Trust and active Friends groups.
Tulsa boasts a widely diversified business base and is one of "America's Most Livable Communities" and recently ranked (by Relocate America) as the “No.1 Place to Live.” Known as a mecca for arts in Oklahoma, art deco masterpieces abound in many of its downtown buildings and Tulsa's rich cultural legacy—ballet, opera, symphony, museums—its outstanding higher education facilities and recreational amenities help it earn these accolades and greatly enhance the area’s quality of life. Additional information on the Tulsa City-County Library System and the community can be found at: www.gossagesager.com/Tulsalinks.htm
Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program;
ten years of progressively responsible public library experience with
a minimum of five years of executive level administrative experience
in a multi-branch urban or suburban system. Advanced management training
(MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a policy-making
board, and success in collaborating with county or municipal officials
are highly desirable.
Essential skills include: excellent internal and external communication
skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement
a shared vision of innovative library service for the System; skill in
building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Commission,
staff and with community leaders; experience in strategic planning, facilities
and space planning, fiscal management, library technology, fund development,
and working with library trusts and foundations.
Compensation: The salary range is $130,000-150,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or at 816-531-2468.
To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as Word
attachments via email.
This position will close February 14, 2010.
Tulsa City-County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
up 12/16/09 dn 2/14/10
Librarian, Cataloging, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (northern suburb of Oklahoma City).
Education Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program. Preferred: Experience in an academic library or supervisory experience; strong commitment to user services, professional development, and working in a team environment.
Salary: $34,500 plus benefits.
To apply: Complete UCO application (http://jobs.uco.edu)
and submit documents.
Positions open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately.
up 10/18/09 dn 3/18/10
In the Tulsa area, the Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) usually has a few job openings. Check for those announcements at www.tulsalibrary.org/jobs/
In the local Oklahoma City area, The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County usually has a few Job openings—click here to find out more about these opportunities.
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