program coordinator

assistant

construction project manager

contract administrator

maintenance person

Broward County, Florida

 Operates all computers, printers, and software applicable to the library/media center.  Includes use of CD ROM, Internet, and electronic catalog circulation program, and word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications.   Assist students and staff in using on-line or CD-ROM reference databases. Assist staff and students to locate and check out books and materials. Supervise students using the library outside of class hours.    Assist in the instruction of staff and students in the use and operation of networked computers, software, and related resources. Operate audiovisual equipment such as the laminating machine, printer, microfiche readers, and copy machine.
   Perform a variety of clerical duties, including processing and maintaining library media; entering records and files; maintain schedules for use of computers; library media center; books and related reference materials; and assemble packets and materials for students. Help conduct periodic inventories of book collection, materials, software and equipment as assigned; participate in ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment; store and discard materials according to standard procedures. Help maintain the physical appearance and ease of use of the library. Evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; shelve books, periodicals, and newspapers; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding. Supervises the library and the computer lab.

You look at the schedule & jot it down, but as soon as you walk away or sometime later in the day, so you're going to hear about it from one or three supervisors. Librarians put you down, or say something demeaning-rarely are talked to & treated with respect (maybe by a few depending on location). Unpacking & packing can tire you out. You can be written up for anything & everything-either anonomously or you know the patron/coworker. Some dept. meeting will leave you depressed enough to stay home. Your entire life evolves literally around the schedule, esp. when Sundays are involved. Due to 2008, very few if any, are promoted but you have a better chance to transfer to another library-which helps if the people are better. The HR had bio metric tests, then wanted people's physicals so that they can tell you what you are covered. I took the fine (for not doing the tests), and told them that my health belongs to me & my dr.-not the county!People told me that to work for state, county, city, or town would open doors. Broward County has some kind of unachievable customer service training (which means never saying 'no' which you have to say everyday), but once implemented you will only be burned,

Broward County Library, Florida offers a stable and diverse work environment with a range of career opportunities. Employees appreciate the competitive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to their community through public service. The overall culture is usually supportive, and management encourages collaboration and professional growth.

While the majority of employees have a positive experience, some mention that certain positions may have limited opportunities for advancement, and there can be occasional challenges with staff morale. Security is almost shouldered by librarians with occasional extra security after school lets out. There are occasional violent outbursts and security issues daily which are logged. Also, since COVID many positions are still unfilled. However, the county continues to work on addressing these concerns to improve the overall employee experience.

Overall, Broward County, Florida government provides a stable work environment and a chance to make a difference in the community, making it a worthwhile place to work for those seeking a career in public service.

A typical day at Broward Buddies is rewarding and active—picking up a dog, taking them on an outing, and promoting their adoption. I learned how much even a few hours outside a shelter can positively impact a dog’s behavior and adoption chances. Management is supportive, ensuring you're prepared and safe. The workplace culture is compassionate and mission-driven, with everyone focused on animal welfare. The hardest part is saying goodbye after bonding with a dog. The most enjoyable part is seeing their joy and knowing you're helping them find a forever home.

I worked for BC Libraries for almost 10 years before leaving. The Benefits for me was great but the way your are treated by management is not good. Most times not fair. If you complain about your department head you can forget about ever getting a promotion. I have watch people get promise a promotion before even applying and get it. HR Reps work with dept heads to get their family in. Recently I went in to the branch in Pembroke Pines after class to study. Ran into old co-worker whom told me that an ex employee came back and is now supervising their Child. Dont know how fair that is. Special when they split my wife and I up to different branches bc she  As messed up as the county is it wont not surprise me that once people start realizing it they will make sure the child gets promoted to be equal to the parent.
Anyway I dont want to dewell on that. 

From what I hear this new director they have now has really been cleaning things up starting at the top. Once he starts looking in on the department heads and hr I think the libraries would be more pleasant to work. Maybe he could speak with some of the lower level staff for feed back.

Good place to work, but most work available is only part time.  I've learned much about wildlife and the interaction between the local urban environment and the available natural spaces still left in the area.  West Lake Park is on such place with over seventeen hundred acres of water surface and mangroves, right near the beach.  
The management has been in place for a while, and are very competent and knowledgable of how to run day to day operations.  This being a county government organization, it would be a good thing if employees were given a little more creative freedom on how to make the park more appealing and marketable to larger number of tourists.
Co-workers and the all around atmosphere is made up of nature lovers, so it is a pleasure to work with folks who are mostly willing to lend a hand and help as the need arises whether or not the task at hands falls under their job descriptions or responsibility.
I personally greatly enjoy nature and working outdoors, away from brick and mortar, so for me it is a pleasure to captain the boat, and conduct eco-tours, while narrating and interacting with passengers as it relates to wildlife and nature at large.

Everything was great at first. I’m a seasoned professional and knew my job very well, but I if you don’t work exactly like your Suporvisor/manager want you to it can be held against you. I also asked for my worth when negotiating my salary and the section manager just didn’t want to pay my salary. Because you’re on a 1 year probation they made problems that weren’t problems to ask me to leave before the 1 year mark. Nothing you can really do with that. Lots of favoritism and some supervisors are breaking many ethical rules. All the policies don’t apply to everyone. No morale. Small work spaces as well. They don’t make accommodations for those with disabilities. Just wanna know if you have one and do nothing to help you succeed. Unless you’re a favorite of manager of course. I felt like I had to watch most everyone around me . The job duties are always adding up because they just wanna spend down the funds and get paid. But that’s EVSD. Not sure about other divisions. Also had another position in another division considering me and the manager sabotaged that. Back stabbing at its best.

This is a very diverse and fun place to work.  A lot of interaction with the general public in regards to property taxes within Broward County.  We also work very close with other  agency within the county.  A typical day at work is very fast pace, especially when the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) hearings are scheduled.  I learn so much, (too many to list), but some examples are:  valuation, exemptions, mileage rates, hearings, community outreach, etc.  For the most part, management is quite positive.  Working with the VAB,and getting the evidence ready for the hearing can be a little challenging, but being organized will help to stay on track.  Overall working at my job is quite enjoyable, as although I work hard to get the job done, I have fun doing it.  Plus there are a lot of perks that comes with it!

Being able to contribute towards a culture of environmentalism and sustainability was really exiting. The days in which we had to do presentations for school children about natural resource conservation, recycling and sustainability were extremely rewarding and satisfying.The hardest part of the job was to get people to understand why it is important to reduce,re-use and recycle.In a Culture used to living in affluence and having endless resources this concept of saving and reusing things that you normally throw away is hard to grasp.With the help of my co-workers and management we were able to establish a kitchen recycling program, which aimed to reduce the amount of waste coming from school kitchens.I enjoyed the fact that my efforts to maintain high levels of recycling in schools around the county were not only benefiting the environment, but the money earned from salvaging these resources was also helping to fund the education of children from my community.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hours of the work schedule are pretty good.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is nothing strenuous about working for the County. It’s an inconvenience when the top boss’s in a division decides to start taking an interest in a job that is mostly politically motivated.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Working for the county is definitely different from the private sector, striving to get less work done as well as having the perception of you are overwhelmed and getting rewarded when the employees that actually have pride in their work get passed over or get additional work… seems to be the “county way “

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I definitely have a good job with the county whereas I am normally left alone, but I have to say that I have a great supervisor who values me as a professional. This being said we are both new to the county and have yet to submit to the county way!

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Program coordinator 37 salaries reported	$91,897 per year
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Contract administrator 21 salaries reported	$85,346 per year
Maintenance person 18 salaries reported	$19.75 per hour

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