490 - Librarian

City of Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Health benefits

Frontier Clinic access

Pet insurance

Deferred compensation

Sick days

Vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Holidays & floaters

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking a Librarian to supervise library staff and deliver excellent customer service at the City Library Main Branch. The Librarian reports to the Assistant Library Branch Manager and oversees daily operations and programs.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science or equivalent, a Texas driver’s license, and experience in leadership, budgeting, and community outreach to support library patrons.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage library operations.
• Strong customer service and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise library employees and volunteers; manage day-to-day operations.
• Provide training and supervision; prepare staff schedules.
• Report events to Library Administration; maintain statistics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Planning

Initiative

Trust

Citizen Value

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA)

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

HS diploma + 7 years experience

Job description

Title: Librarian

Organization: Library

Department: City Library

Location: City Library Main Branch

Rate of Pay:$52,062.67

Job Summary

The Librarian is responsible for supervising library employees, providing excellent customer service, professional research and reference services for the community and organization, to ensure efficient library operations and administration and to effectively maintain the library and its materials. The Librarian reports to the Assistant Library Branch Manager.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Critical Thinking
• Planning
• Trust
• Citizens Value
• Communication

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Serves as a department's liaison with supporting and reinforcing department objectives through the crew/front line supervisors and assists with day-to-day management and administrative functions.
• Provides training and supervises the work activities of assigned library personnel, volunteers and individuals performing community service; prepares staff schedules.
• Reports events and activities to Library Administration.
• Demonstrates effective and participatory leadership, comfortable interacting with staff and patrons.
• Collaborates with team members to develop, implement and market library services and programs.
• Present potential new ideas and concepts for programming, new technologies, etc. to Library Administration for possible implementation to benefit library patrons and/or staff.
• Participates in collection development by analyzing library users’ interests, reviewing available publications and making purchase recommendations of book and non-book materials for the library patrons.
• Required to operate (use) technology devices such as mobile devices, projectors, computers, laptops, inflatable planetarium system, postal machines, and Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Library Administration.
• Performs basic accounting functions.
• Performs various instructional tours.
• Responsible for opening and securing of facility.
• Maintains daily statistics.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master’s degree plus one year of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus seven years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA Institution.

Independence & Judgement

Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires very little supervision.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; have to figure out where to go for answers; must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.

Financial Responsibility

Takes money (fines, fees, etc.), gives receipts, does own balancing; no decision making; authorizes payment of accounts payable based on matching invoices; handles petty cash; makes purchases over $200.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Takes money (fines, fees, etc.), gives receipts, does own balancing; no decision making; authorizes payment of accounts payable based on matching invoices; handles petty cash; makes purchases over $200.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

• The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City’s health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
• Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually. The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
• Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.