From the City of Sierra Madre
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Monitors city-wide web services, digital content, social media, and recommends procedures for dissemination of city information.
• Identify, evaluate and implement current and emerging technologies and applications for delivery of library services.
• Collect and report statistics and assess impact of technology-based services.
• Participate in the design and development of the City’s website.
• Maintain the City’s website and digital archives.
• Manages and troubleshoots uploading of City documents into Tyler Content Management System.
• Interacts and collaborates with City employees, IT consultants, and stakeholders to analyze current document management workflow, and make recommendations for workflow efficiencies.
• Ensure federal and state law compliance of applications and user interface designs.
• Monitors metadata quality and the results of search queries and makes recommendations to improve search results.
• Coordinates the retrospective conversion of City Council meeting packets, resolutions and ordinances from paper to digital; work with volunteers to ensure project is on schedule.
• Participates in evaluating and measuring library services, contributing ideas and measures to maintain, enhance or improve library services;
• Seeks information from users and potential users regarding their information and library needs; creates, and implements technology training for staff and the public for enhanced utilization of resources.
• Supervise library staff involved in web design and document management; provide direction, evaluate performance, and assign job duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. May assume staffing public desk in Library and related duties.
Qualifications Guidelines
Knowledge of:
• Developing apps, tutorials or other technology training tools.
• Awareness of issues and trends in information technology and public services.
• Standard practices in web development and usability.
• Website design, development concepts, web management tools, library databases.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, Java Script, Dreamweaver, Joomla, Phoca.
• Appropriate statistical and analytical measure to effectively track use of information resources.
• Document management systems; providing city documents online.
Ability to:
• Respond to the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results.
• Communicate orally in the English language in face-to-face one-on-one settings, in group settings, by personal computer or using a telephone.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Work under pressure (i.e., handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously and/or unexpectedly).
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work cooperatively with department staff, other City employees, and the public.
• Work extended hours including evenings and weekends as required.
• Problem solve issues as they arise and communicate recommendations to supervisor.
Education/Training/Experience:
• Three years of electronic resource / informational technology management experience, and a bachelor's degree in technology, public or business administration, or a related field. Some library experience desired. Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Must possess a current American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community or obtain within three months of employment.
Compensation
• *Salary range: $49,899 - $62,317 per year with a 5% COLA increase July 1, 2014. Salary will be negotiated based on qualifications.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Life & Accidental Death and Short– and Long-term Disability Insurances provided.
• City participates in the CalPERS retirement system at 2.5% @ 55 for classic members. New members will be enrolled at 2% @ 62. No participation in social security.
• Deferred Compensation programs are available with ICMA. City contributes $1,300 annually.
• Annual paid leave of 96 hours of vacation (for first four years), 15 paid holidays, 80 hours management leave and 96 hours of sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and child-care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement and computer loan programs available.
• Ancillary Benefits Available through Payroll Deduction.
Application Process
Application deadline: Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Candidates should apply online at http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/job-openings. Applications must be completed and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. The most qualified candidates will be selected to participate in the testing process. All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate selected. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
The most qualified applications will be invited to interview, most likely on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. At this time applicants will be asked to bring a portfolio with examples of their website and digital content work.
Immigration and Reform Act
In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the City of Sierra Madre requires all new employees to show proof of their legal right to work in the United States. Legal verification of the legal right to work will be required within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City of Sierra Madre is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City does not make employment decisions based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or physical handicap, except when such qualifications are appropriate occupational qualifications.
Employment Standards
Employment with the City of Sierra Madre is contingent upon meeting the medical standards of the position. The final candidates must pass a pre-employment physical examination including a reference and background check. The City of Sierra Madre makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Community & Personnel Services. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Questions may be directed to Dorothy Costello at dcostello@cityofsierramadre.com or 626-355-7135. Applicants may wish to visit the City’s official website – www.cityofsierramadre.com – for further information.
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