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Librarian Valencia at Pima County
Pima County
Tucson, AZ
Education
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
Job Description SummaryDepartment - County Free LibraryJob DescriptionJob Type: Classified Job Classification: 5697 - LibrarianSalary Grade: 9Pay RangeHiring Range: $23.61 - $28.33 Per HourPay Range: $23.61 - $33.05 Per HourRange Explanation:Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.The Pima County Public Library is seeking a part-time librarian who is an engaging and customer-service-driven professional. As a member of the service level programming the hired candidate will support and take a leadership role to engage the Valencia Library community. As a part-time librarian you will be part of the library in-charge team programming team and front desk services. This position will support existing programs as well as take part in outreach and school visits as needed. The hired candidate will also work with tweens and intergenerational groups and can demonstrate that they are able to adapt to the changing needs of the community in a mutually supportive work environment.This position may be required to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends. Essential Functions:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.Oversee assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing presenting and coordinating evidence-based services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations;In charge of library as assigned including night and weekend shifts;Assist members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the librarys collections catalog technology and equipment;Develop facilitate and/or present evidence-based educational programs and services including early literacy programs community outreach activities youth advisory boards and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually;Supervise volunteers and interns by training scheduling mentoring and providing partner organizations with performance evaluations;Incorporate and implement public service best practices including culturally competent community-driven programming public relations problem solving conflict management and complaint resolution;Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation;Perform facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues;Participate in or facilitate systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services adult services or library strategic goals and values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level;Manage coordinate and determine priorities of workload including monitoring levels of resources establishing timelines assigning work monitoring progress recommending changes and suggestions writing reviewing and editing reports prepared by staff;Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science Liberal Arts Social Science Information Management Business Administration Public Administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment and AND two years of experience in libraries education social services or fields of similar scope.(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):Masters degree in library and information science.Bilingual (English/Spanish).Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).Minimum one (1) year working in a public library.Minimum one (1) year experience working with children between ages 8-12.Selection Procedure:Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information:Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law. Key Skills Organisational skills,Customer Service,Communication skills,Critical thinking,Research skills,Teamwork,Computer and Internet Literacy,Leadership Experience,Attention to detail,Adaptable Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 23 - 33
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