The Librarian III position oversees, manages and plans the day-to-day operations of a Tier 3 Branch or other specialized unit in OC Public Libraries.  Incumbents will supervise and lead library staff and direct all activities within their assigned unit. They ensure that staff provide responsive customer service to patrons.  They manage branch personnel and oversee branch budgets, collection development, program planning, community needs assessment/awareness, and public relations.  In addition, incumbents contribute to the goals of system-wide planning and program committees often in leadership roles.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Manage and direct a Tier 3 branch library or other specialized unit, ensuring effective and efficient overall operations, and responsive library services to the general public.
Select, train, mentor and review, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, professional, paraprofessional, and volunteer staff.
Schedule staff and programs to best serve the local community.
Work with Library Administration to establish short-and long-term goals, objectives, and strategic priorities.
Oversee efficient use of the branch public space, shelving, and service desk.
Manage branch materials acquisition and collection development, which may include participating in system-wide collection development in order to meet the needs of the communities that OCPL serves.
Manage branch budget and authorize and monitor expenditures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of library services and use data to make informed decisions and recommendations.
Plan, prepare, and organize effective publicity materials to promote library programs and services.
Work with branch Friends of the Library support groups and act as Ex-Officio Board Member; participate in budget planning and expenditure of Friends' revenues.
Partner and establish relationships with community groups and city officials, promote library services, and develop networks with local stakeholders, 
Serve on a variety of internal OCPL committees established to meet department goals.
Plan and develop programs to promote library collections to serve the needs of the local community.
Attend systemwide meetings which are crucial to the information flow from the County to the branch and local community.
Practice patron de-escalation and enforce library policies.
Adhere to the County's safety rules and regulations.
Actively seek out and pursue a variety of professional development opportunities.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations in support of goals, and monitor the results.
Oversee the library facility by evaluating conditions, identifying safety or maintenance issues, and submitting appropriate service tickets.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years of professional librarian experience AND at least one (1) year of experience as a library branch manager, including responsibility of supervising, training, and evaluating professional and support staff who provide public services.

While not required, the ideal candidate will also possess experience in leading system-wide initiatives.