[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Systems Manager, Centerville, Ohio

[Rene Magary]

JOB POSTING:  SYSTEMS MANAGER

Washington-Centerville Public Library:
Four times ranked the best library in the nation for its size and twice =
rated 2nd in the nation among all 9000 libraries in the American Public =
Library Rating Index.  A fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where =
business has doubled and staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 =
years.  An organization known for the following:  outstanding service and =
high standards of productivity; vision-directed, with a focus on strategic =
planning; marketing-based, progressive business environment.
Customer and staff-oriented with beautiful facilities.  warm, altruistic, =
professional employees with high education levels.  dedicated to offering =
excellent library services that extend beyond the traditional, using new =
technologies and responsive services.  To ensure success, WCPL employees =
must be adaptable, innovative, with the ability to self-monitor performance=
, further the organization's mission, solve problems, participate actively =
in teams, provide excellent customer service, and communicate well among =
all organizational levels.  Centerville and Washington Township are =
outstanding suburban communities with nearby urban amenities, excellent =
schools, parks, medical services and retail establishments.  Citizens are =
strong library supporters!

Responsibilities of the Position:  Oversee, maintain, upgrade & develop =
system infrastructure for LAN/WAN & library intranet.  System includes 15+ =
servers and 150+ PCs.  Develop, implement, and oversee technology and =
web-based services.  Oversee telecommunication and telephone systems.  =
Plan, coordinate, evaluate, oversee and implement projects, upgrades, new =
software and databases and other systems.  Upgrade, maintain, and support =
existing hardware, software and systems.  Document system and system =
procedures.  Write specifications for technology projects and purchases.   =
Troubleshoot and respond to network and PC problems.  Develop, provide, =
and oversee staff training in the use of applications, software, and =
hardware.  Prepare reports, RFQs and RFPs.  Oversee vendor relations and =
contracts.  Oversee and supervise systems support staff.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:  3-4 years of experience with =
network management, Windows, GroupWise, PCs, and Microsoft products.  =
Novell Netware experience a plus.  1-2 years web development and management=
 experience.  2-3 years of experience in project management and staff =
supervision.  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or =
equivalent degree or 3+ years related experience may substitute for =
degree; preference given to applicants with technical certifications.  =
MLIS from an ALA accredited institution a plus.  Experience with an =
integrated online library system, Sun/Solaris, Unix, Checkpoint a plus.  =
Collaborative, hands-on style with exceptional follow through.  Strong =
interpersonal, communication, and written/verbal skills, including the =
ability to explain and train "non-technical" individuals in the effective =
use of all relevant systems.  Multi-tasking, able to handle multiple =
projects with competing deadlines.  Maintains strong knowledge of latest =
technology.  Able to define scope and parameters of projects, complete in =
a timely manner and manage change.  Possess skills to train, motivate, and =
develop staff.

Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:  The position reports to the Systems =
and Information Services Manager. The pay range for the position is =
$40,000 - $68,500 per year plus a 22.05% net pay increase through an =
employer-paid contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System.  An =
excellent benefit package is also provided.

To Apply:  Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Human =
Resources - SM1103OPL, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far =
Hills Avenue, Centerville, OH 45459 or email to HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.=
us.  Please include SM1103OPL in the subject line.