Manager for Library Technology

Manager for Library Technology

Salary

$70,839.87 - $74,381.86 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-07230

Department

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Library Technology.

This position reports to the Assistant Director for Library Systems and Technology and is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of the Library Technology team, performing extensive library related technology work. The Manager for Library Technology is responsible for supervising assigned staff, coordinating workflow, implementing internal communications plans, and managing day-to-day technology work. They provide leadership, supervision, training, and guidance to library technology staff, ensuring that projects are completed on time and aligned with the Library's mission.

Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

Examples of Work

• Plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Library Technology team.

• Develops technology and system requirements, specifications, process analyses, user acceptance testing plans and end-user training programs for library technology, systems and applications.

• Serves as project manager for library technology related projects. Develops project plans, monitors projects and communicates regularly with stakeholders.

• Learns and oversees configuration management capabilities for third-party products as appropriate; monitors the application life cycle and creates maintenance plan for assigned third-party products.

• Acts as a liaison between the Library and vendors to ensure library technology and systems are working at optimum performance.

• Acts as a liaison with other library work groups to develop strong collaborative, cross-functional partnerships at all levels.

• Keeps abreast of changing technology and demonstrates proficiency in learning and applying appropriate technology to library services.

• Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.

• Compiles, reports and verifies library statistics, on a regular schedule and on demand as needed.

• Develops data-informed recommendations and implements changes to advance organizational goals.

• Assists with the Librarys annual and strategic planning process in particular as related to library technology.

• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates positive customer experience.

• Monitors and reviews budget appropriations and expenditures for assigned work activity.

• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.

• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.

• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.

• Performs related work as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least five (5) years professional experience in systems administration or information technology.
• Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Two years experience in a library setting is preferred.
• A graduate degree from an American Libraries accredited program is preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

• Leadership & Staff Supervision: Skill in supervising, coaching, and developing team members. This competency includes delegating work effectively, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Project & Workflow Management: Competence in organizing, coordinating, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Includes managing timelines, prioritizing tasks, ensuring quality control, and keeping communication projects on track.
• Problem prevention and problem solving: Focus on mitigating risk to prevent problems and then having agility to quickly find solutions to problems when they arise.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $70,839.87 - $74,381.86 This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

07

Do you have at least five (5) years of professional experience in systems administration or information technology?

• Yes
• No

08

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

09

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

10

Two years of supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

11

Two years experience in a library setting is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

12

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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A resume, cover letter, and copy of your college transcript are required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx