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Administrative and Statistical Specialist

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Administrative and Statistical Specialist

Salary

$63,823.33 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25165E

Department

Public Library

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This Civil-Service position performs complex professional-level administrative services for the Library Director. Performs and coordinates a variety of duties essential to the operation of the Nashville Public Library in support of the Director. Employees in this classification routinely handle vital information which may be confidential in nature. Will serve as the lead for a variety of operations, data analysis, and data evaluation efforts system wide. Performs other duties assigned.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

Typical Duties

• Performs day-to-day administrative details on behalf of the Director.

• Serves as an internal and external liaison and coordinates the flow of information to and from the Director’s Office and other parties.

• Develops agenda items and/or takes and distributes minutes of meetings.

• Plans and conducts a variety of special administrative projects and studies for the Director.

• Researches and gathers relevant statistical data, which may be of a confidential nature used in yearly planning, decision-making, and the strategic planning process.

• Collects and analyzes statistical, survey, demographic, and other data from various organizations and sources to create specific demographic profiles and forecasts, and to ensure appropriate Library response to community needs.

• Develops and disseminates library statistics or performance metrics for use by management and stakeholders to support strategic goals.

• Answers queries and submits required reporting to local, state, federal, and stakeholders such as the Foundation.

• Supervises administrative receptionist.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent plus ten (10) years of experience in an administrative or statistical analysis related field.

*More education may be considered in lieu of some experience.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid Driver License may be required for some positions in this classification.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with GIS Data systems

• Skill collecting, interpreting and disseminating data in an accurate and effective manner

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other administrative based software

• Experience analyzing and resolving problems using research and data analysis

• Bilingual language skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

• Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

*See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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• No

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  What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

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  List the type of degree and major field of study. If no degree, answer "n/a".

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  How many years of administrative or statistical analysis related experience do you have?

• No experience

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

• Six years

• Seven years

• Eight years

• Nine years

• Ten years or more

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  Briefly describe your administrative or statistical analysis experience. if none, answer "N/A".

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  Do you have experience working with GIS Data systems?

• Yes

• No

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  Indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office or other administrative based software

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Novice - training, but very little work experience

• No experience using this application

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  Are you bilingual?

• Yes

• No

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  If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.

  Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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