Librarian I - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library

Pima County; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Public Library is seeking a Librarian I to join the teen services team at W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library.

The role emphasizes developing and delivering engaging teen programs, collaborating with staff and partners, and building strong relationships with youth and families. The position requires travel between library locations during the workday and involves supervising staff, coordinating services, and reporting on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field with documented education/experience.
• MLIS preferred for advanced library work.
• Experience in youth/teen programming is desirable.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees service area within library, develops and coordinates programs for youth/adults.
• Supervises library staff, volunteers, and interns with training and evaluation tasks.
• Assists patrons by locating information and teaching use of catalogs, technology, and resources.
• Develops and presents evidence-based educational programs and outreach.
• Participates in or leads committees and keeps up with continuing education.
• Manages workload priorities and documents reporting and outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Public library experience

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related

MLIS preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary Department - County Free Library Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5654 - Librarian I

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range Hiring Range: $53,872 - $64,625 Annually

Pay Range: $53, 872 - $75,379 Annually

Range 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.

Pima County Public Library is seeking a Librarian I to join our team at W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library to support the teen services team! The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience developing and delivering engaging programs for teens, collaborating effectively with coworkers and community partners, and building positive relationships with youth and families to support community engagement and library services. This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

Essential Functions

• Oversees assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• Serves as supervisor in charge of the library as assigned
• Assists members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the library’s collections, catalog, technology, and equipment
• Develops, facilitates, and/or presents 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
• Supervises library employees, volunteers, and/or interns by training, scheduling, and evaluating performance, making recommendations regarding probationary periods, employee discipline, and other human resources-related matters
• Incorporates and implements public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management, and complaint resolution
• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Performs facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participates in or facilitates systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services, library strategic directions or core values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level
• Manages, coordinates, and determines 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 three years of experience in libraries, customer service, 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

• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing programs for tweens and teens.
• Experience providing work directions to others.
• Experience working on a team and collaborating with others on projects or tasks.
• Minimum two (2) years experience with technology (email, eBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, personal electronic devices such as tablets, cell phones, and e-readers, library website, Google forms or docs, and integrated library systems (ILS)).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish - speaking, reading, writing).

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: Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items

This position works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the department head. 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. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Action Activity - reaching, squatting; Motion Activity - simple grasping; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - distinguish colors.

Working Conditions

Primarily works in a public Library environment serving diverse populations. Other working conditions will be determined by 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.

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