Description

Development Services Program Supervisor

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

About the Agency: The mission of the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is to assist libraries to build the capacity to best serve their communities. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, the ICfL embodies a people-focused agency with a supportive and friendly culture. The ICfL offers flexible schedules and telework options!

Purpose: As a member of the management team, this position supports the mission of the agency by: (1) leading, supervising, and supporting the Youth Services Team and (2) providing project management or coordination for a variety of special or as-needed projects and initiatives of the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Connect libraries with statewide resources that will build their capacity to best serve their communities.
• Identify and connect with other organizations to form/strengthen relationships in support of the library role in addressing community needs.
• Represent interests, assets, and needs of Idaho libraries through collaborations and partnerships on a state, regional, and national level.
• Provide management and oversight of the agency's participation in a federal grant program.
• Coordinate program activities among agency staff.
• Evaluate, mentor and coach staff job performance using current performance management practices.
• Hire and make staffing recommendations.
• Contribute to meetings and projects of the Management Team and other work groups.
• Develop and make recommendations for plans, policies, and guidelines.
• Assist with the development and review of agency strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of:

• Management practices

Experience:

• Developing procedures and monitoring a budget;
• Supervising staff;
• Providing liaison with customer/provider groups;
• Interpreting federal or state regulations.

Desired Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Administration and operation of libraries including current library theory, practice, trends, and library and information science principles and programs. Typically gained by a Master's degree in library science; OR a Bachelor's degree AND at least two (2) years' of professional library experience.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.