About King County Library System (KCLS):

KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.

From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.

The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.

KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.

Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email employment@kcls.org.

Essential Duties

The items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Serves as building manager and manages staffing and workflow, with primary responsibility for safe and efficient daily operations, including scheduling to meet operational and public service needs. Resolves operational issues and refers to appropriate resource when necessary.
• Promotes a collaborative, inclusive, equitable and positive library environment. Resolves staff and patron incidents, problems, concerns, and conflicts under Code of Conduct, Bans or Trespass procedures.
• Serves as primary contact and onsite resource for volunteers, vendors, Friends of the Library, community groups, security, and emergency services.
• Collaborates with Public Service Coordinators and department heads in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures for circulation and operations.
• Models, promotes, and supports Intellectual Freedom (IF) principles with staff and patrons. Conducts inclusive conversations on IF principles and resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
• Implements initiatives and assists with regional communications as a member of regional management team. Engages staff in safety drills and oversees Safety Designate and site safety measures.
• Coordinates with ITS and Facilities staff and contractors regarding equipment and facility related needs. Submits related help desk tickets and tracks progress of requests and outcomes.
• Oversees and manages ordering of office and equipment materials and supplies.
• Applies all KCLS Human Resources policies and procedures, including workplace standards, leave, pay, and accommodation administration.
• Works with KCLS Human Resources to fill open positions.
• Communicates with discretion regarding staff and patron issues.
• Schedules and monitors required staff training for direct reports. Provides training for non-direct reports where applicable.
• Manages and approves payroll time entries and leave requests, backing up other team members as needed.
• Selects, coaches, trains, develops and manages performance for direct reports.
• Coaches, reviews and disciplines employees, floaters, and substitutes directly when necessary, and provides feedback to supervisors.
• Tracks and monitors assigned budgets.
• Produces reports for assigned facility and functions.
• Performs collection maintenance using system guidelines, lists, requests.

Secondary Duties

• Participates in committees, required training, staff meetings, etc.
• Performs direct reports’ work, as needed.
• Engages with the community and special population groups, as assigned.
• Provides informational and readers’ advisory assistance to patrons, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.