The City of White House is currently accepting applications for Library Director. To see a detailed job description and details on how to apply, please visit our website at www.whitehousetn.gov/careers.
Salary Range: $75,774.40 - $121160.00 annually DOE
Application Deadline: June 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs related work as required. This position is responsible for the overall operation of the public library. This position directs and participates in the operation of the library. This position differs from lower-level library positions in that incumbents of the latter do not have either supervisory or managerial responsibilities and do work which requires a lesser level of knowledge in library science.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred. Progressively responsible library experience and supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of library principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in library science.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and direct library operations, functions, and activities.
- Ability to review the library processes and make recommendations for improvements affecting economy and efficiency.
- Ability to assign, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff and make recommendations pertaining to personnel actions such as employment, promotion, demotion, discipline,
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including library personnel, inter-agency personnel, and citizens.
