Status: Fulltime

The Kanawha County Public Library system is accepting applications for an exciting opportunity to work as a Public Services Operations Manager. This is an interesting position that calls for a generalist manager with demonstrated supervisory skills and a background in both circulation and a wide range of public services. There is an opportunity to develop policy, procedures and services across a variety of environments, working in a dynamic system with branches and a main library. Great potential for someone who wants to grow a career path to library management and administration.

Charleston, the seat of county and state government, is rich in history and culture. Besides art galleries, museums, and a science discovery center the city hosts a wide range of cultural events and live music and theater. The area offers both private and public higher education opportunities. For outdoor enthusiasts our community offers many opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, golfing, swimming, tennis, boating activities, public parks, Charleston also has its own Class A baseball team. The city offers a variety of fine cuisine with four and five star rated restaurants.

Public Services Operations Manager job description (pdf)

KCPL employment application (word document)

Email recruitment@kanawhalibrary.org to apply for this job.

You will work in an atmosphere that is fun, busy, and customer oriented. You will serve a large volume of diverse customers each day by checking out library materials; shelving and sorting books; and many other aspects of library service.

The ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings and weekends are a must! Pay range begins at $7.86/hour.

Positions require knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers. Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word, to converse, speak clearly, concisely, and courteously, and basic computer knowledge - candidates will be given a related skills test.

EOE. NOTE: Applications are being sought for current and future openings.

Kanawha County Public Library is the largest public library system in the state of West Virginia. In addition to the Main Library located at 123 Capitol Street in Charleston, we have nine branch libraries located throughout the county, as well as a bookmobile. We have 160 employees, over 728,000 items in our collection, and we circulated more than 1,000,000 items during our last fiscal year.

The Library will normally try to fill job openings by promoting from within if qualified candidates are available. If candidates from outside the Library are to be considered for job openings, the Human Resources Department will be responsible for recruiting the candidates and will use the recruitment methods and sources it considers appropriate to fill the openings.

The Kanawha County Public Library system is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. It is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request. The Human Resources Department ensures that these policies are carried out and that its recruitment policies and procedures serve the best interest of the Library, the diverse communities it serves, and the professional development of its staff members.

If candidates from outside the Library are to be considered for job openings, the Human Resources Department will be responsible for recruiting the candidates and will use the recruitment methods and sources it considers appropriate to fill the openings.

When candidates from outside the Library are to be considered for job openings, the following procedures will be followed. Any candidate for employment must complete and sign an employment application in order to be considered for hiring. Properly completed applications are retained on file for 6 months from the date received by the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will consider requests for accommodation of disabilities and will determine what, if any, accommodations will be made. A Microsoft Word version of the application can be downloaded and it is also available at the Main Library, 123 Capitol Street or at any branch library.

As vacancies occur, all applications on file are reviewed. An interview will be arranged for those applicants whose experience/background match the job requirements. The process will include initial screening, testing (were appropriate), one-on-one and committee interviews.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for extending a job offer to any candidate that has successfully passed all stages of the selection process. The department will obtain permission and conduct a reference check, verification of degree/diplomas and driver's license, criminal background investigation (for positions of trust) and proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.