Current Openings
The Portland Public Library, Maine’s largest and most diverse
public library, has one current opening.
Library
Technology Manager/ Network Administrator
PPL
is looking for a Library Technology Manager/Network
Administrator to join this dynamic, mission-driven
organization.
With
the re-opening of the newly renovated library spaces in April, and the
demand for new technology solutions throughout the system, this
position will play a key role in providing both hands-on and project
management support. Ideal in this position is the ability to maintain
the integrity of the technology infrastructure, as well as to
contribute to its vision and growth. The Library is seeking an
experienced, energetic and talented individual, who balances the
innovative and the mundane, is the team player and the long distance
runner.
Key
responsibilities:
- Maintains
and builds technology infrastructure of the Library's Main, Branch, Annex,
and Outreach locations
- Performs
administration of the Library network to ensure availability,
functionality, and stability
- Works
with all levels of library staff stakeholders for effective,
planning, deployment, and maintenance of library technology
- Manages
and troubleshoots servers, networking, bandwidth, and other central
technology systems as well as user-level computing
- Manages
website platform
- Purchases
hardware and software, creates images and installs equipment
- Manages
public technology environments including public computing, public
catalog kiosks, public information stations, and other
public-service workstations
- Manages
library collection security solutions
- Manages
telephone system
- Contributes
to preparation of annual technology budgets and strategic plans,
coordinates service agreements and other contracted support with
system vendors
Preferred
qualities:
·
Ability
to build strong relationships with all users, stakeholders, and decision
makers
·
Keen
attention to detail
·
Well
developed sense of humor in a high energy, fast-paced, environment
·
Ability
to and manage numerous projects and issues simultaneously
·
Ability
to supervise others
Professional
requirements:
- Bachelor's
degree in computer science/information systems, or equivalent
certification and experience.
- 3-7
years experience with complex, multisite WAN networks, network
security and server management
- Proven
communication excellence to explain technology needs, consult on
technology solutions and teach/coach for technology implementation
and maintenance
- Proven
expertise with Microsoft Windows servers (Server 2003, Exchange
2007, WSS 3.0, Active Directory); Microsoft certification is a plus
- Proven
project management expertise
- Outstanding
customer service commitment and practice.
- Deep
natural curiosity and interest in the changes and challenges of a
rapidly transforming institution
- Library
experience preferred
Salary
Range $37,000 - $47,000
Candidates
should apply providing a cover letter and resume by e-mail, mail or fax
to Human Resources, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square,
Portland, Maine 04101, by e-mail to humanresources@portland.lib.me.us
or fax to 207 871.1703. Preference will be given to
applications received by 1/6/09, but review will continue until position
is filled.
Contact the Human
Resources Department for volunteer and substitute staff
opportunities.
Portland is
consistently rated in "best places" lists:
- Organic Gardening Magazine (May 2008), Green
Cities 2008, Best Small City (population less than 150,000)
- Frommer's
(November 2006), Top
Travel Destinations for 2007
- Inc. Magazine (May 2006), Boom
Town List of Hottest Midsize Cities
- Outside Magazine (August 2005), Dream
Towns
- A&E television channel (2000), Top
10 Cities to Have It All
- Money
magazine (June 2004), Best Places to Live on the Coast
- Inc.
Magazine (March 2004), Top
25 Medium Cities for Doing Business in America.
- Fine
Living (2005), 10
Perfect Places to Live in America
- ZPG's Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card,
Top 10
"Kid-Friendly Cities"
- Children's
Rights Council, 1999 Report, Maine #1 for raising children
- National
Geographic Adventure Magazine, September 2004, "Ten Great
Adventure Towns".
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