Director-Sonoma County Library - Santa Rosa, CA Discover, Engage, and Thrive. The Sonoma County Library (CA) seeks an experienced leader who will be engaged with the community and open to new ideas. The <http://www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/> Sonoma County Library is a Joint Powers Authority created in 1975 to serve the County's nearly 500,000 residents through 11 full-service locations throughout the county, two rural stations, and specialized collections such as the Wine Library and Genealogy and Local History collections. The Library is governed by an independent seven-member Library Commission in a community in which almost half the service population has a library card. With a $15 million annual budget, a challenge for the new Director and staff (129.5 FTEs) will be to work with the Commission, Library Advisory Boards, Friends of the Library groups, county-wide Library Foundation and other political entities to usher in a new era in community outreach and responsiveness-potentially under a newly revised Joint Powers Agreement. <http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/> Sonoma County--what more could you want? Just a short drive north of San Francisco, Sonoma County and its vibrant communities offer the beauty and bounty of a world-class wine region, with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors including redwood forests, mountains, scenic rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Rosa is the largest city, with a population of just over 150,000 and active arts, entertainment, education, and business communities. There are a variety of towns and cities in Sonoma County that offer lovely downtowns, unique shopping and entertainment, as well as a friendly, small-town quality of life. Sonoma County residents are civic minded and engaged in their communities. The beauty and climate of Sonoma County will lure you in--and the individual charm of the local communities will make you stay. For additional information on the Library and the region, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/Sonomalinks.htm> Sonoma County Links. Responsibilities. Under the general policy and program direction of the Library Commission, the Director will manage and direct the library's operations to assure a balanced county-wide library system that includes a comprehensive program of library services. Key responsibilities include: manage and direct library operations, plan and develop library services, coordinate governance and support, and build public understanding and support. Please see the full <http://www.gossagesager.com/Sonomajobdesc.pdf> Director Job Description for typical duties, tasks, desired skills and abilities and additional details. Qualifications. Graduation from a college or university approved by an accrediting association of more than statewide standing; plus possession of a graduate library degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association; ten years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a public library and/or public agency, at least six of which shall have been in administrative positions; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Required knowledge includes: all aspects of library administration; pertinent state and federal laws and regulations; organizational, administrative, and management and labor relations principles and practices; supervisory techniques; resource allocation; planning and budgeting; and sources and methods of funding for public agencies. Prior success reporting to a governing board and working with a bargaining unit are highly desirable. Compensation. The starting hiring range is $128,378-$153,920 (dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to Dan Bradbury, <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> danbradbury@gossagesager.com, or Jobeth Bradbury, <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com. Applications will close March 2, 2014. BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)