Salary: $21.99 HourlyLocation : Suffolk, VAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 03418Department: LibraryOpening Date: 10/15/2024Closing Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription**This is a re-post previous applicants need not apply**Under limited supervision, serves as a coordinator of the specialized area of the Early Childhood Development Commission (ECDC) Services and Support. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the assigned area and ensures that all services are in alignment with the ECDC's strategic goals and are implemented effectively. Implementing and evaluating programs, services, and goals. Reports to the Early Childhood Development Commission Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates and supervises the operation of a specialized area as assigned by the ECDC Manager including but not limited to ECDC community outreach efforts and coordination with other City agencies serving children.
- Coordinates ECDC marketing efforts as assigned by the ECDC Manager which may include maintenance of ECDC's social media and website
- Plans, develops and provides training for parents, childcare providers and other ECDC stakeholders on relevant policies and procedures, new technologies and other priorities identified by the ECDC Manager.
- Trains, supervises, and evaluates volunteers in the work to be performed and ensures compliance with ECDC policies and procedures.
- Supports the ECDC Manager with administrative tasks such as communication with the ECDC Board of Directors, maintaining meeting records, facilitating communication with outside partners.
- Preforms administrative duties such as preparing and analyzing statistical reports, performing outreach, monitoring discretionary spending of a limited budget, and delivering programs and events.
- Prepares statistical and financial reports for levels of service, attendance, transactions, etc. in specialized area assigned and as requested by management. Prepares and produces financial/budgetary reports monthly.
- May lead, facilitate, and participate in City and department teams to develop strategic plans, resolve problems, and improve current processes.
- As part of ECDC's role within the library system, performs tasks at the circulation desk of the library including checking library materials in and out, preparing books to be shelved, registering and processing library cards, collecting materials for the book depository, and securing the library at the end of the business day.
- Directs, advises, provides, assists, and instructs patrons with locating library materials, answering reference and directional questions, and placing reserve requests.
- Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and/or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to further develop professional skills.
- May respond to internal and external customers in crisis by identifying concerns or complaints by using independent judgment, discretion, and negotiation skills to determine appropriate resolution.
- May identify and analyze building maintenance and equipment problems to determine course of action or solution to ensure safety, security, and comfort of internal and external customers.
- May document accident, personnel, and incident reports to comply with City, State, and Federal guidelines.
- May provide timely and efficient technology support to staff and the community on a variety of technological equipment and resources.
- Performs related work as required.
Required QualificationsA combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to 7 years, 3 of which must have been in the specific specialized area of the position, a library setting and/or of Early Childhood Development, Early Learning or Care, education or closely related field and 1 - 2 of which contained supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license. Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Development field. Has considerable knowledge of coordinating with parents, teachers and/or childcare providers.
- Knowledge of best practices in outreach and community engagement.
- Knowledge of technology and tools used to maintain social media accounts and website content.
- Knowledge of educational or program development best practices to address learning needs for diverse populations.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously as well as coordinate multiple partners and stakeholders around common projects.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of educational or program development best practices to address learning needs for diverse populations.
- Ability to use standard office machines and a variety of popular audio visual and computer equipment.
- Ability to maintain clerical records.
- Ability to follow established procedures and perform work requiring some detail.
- Ability to instruct patrons in the use of various office machines, computer programs and resource materials both online and in print.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with library patrons and the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
- Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
- Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
- Ability to read a variety of informational and legal documents, City and state codes, law books, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, memorandum, opinions, contracts, notices, petitions, etc. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence, and to articulate information to others.
- Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
- Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and municipal terminology.
- Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
- Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
- Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with (persons acting under stress) (emergency situations).
Seasonal Employees- No BenefitsPart-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid MembersHybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs. Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)Sick Leave Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.Personal LeaveAll regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health InsuranceCoverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental InsurancesEmployees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life InsuranceThe city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life InsuranceEmployees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
HolidaysSuffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury Duty Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRAOffered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance ProgramOffers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's CompensationShould an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay DaysEmployees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit UnionA Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal ServicesEmployees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public ServicesServices available in the Human Resources Department.
Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.01 Do you have a valid driver's license?
02 Which of the following reflects your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
03 How many years of experience do you have in Early Childhood Development, Early Care, education or a closely related field?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- More than 6 years
04 Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 5 - 6 years
- More than 6 years
05 Which of the following best represents the most employees you have previously supervised?
- No supervisory experience
- 1 -3 employees
- 4 -6 employees
- 7 - 10 employees
- More than 10 employees
Required Question