Librarian II

Kansas Library Association; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Omaha Public Library seeks a professional supervisor to manage a branch or major division, oversee staff, budgets, and policy execution, and support system-wide initiatives. The role emphasizes customer service, program promotion, and day-to-day leadership across a busy library environment.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS or MS in Library/Information Science and has at least three years of professional library experience, with the ability to travel within the city and work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• MLS or MS in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Three years of professional library work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of a branch library or major division.
• Provide customer service and promote library services.
• Manage budgets and implement library policies.
• Support system-wide projects and initiatives.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training and scheduling.
• Exercise independent judgment in daily duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Policy implementation

Education

Master of Library Science degree

Master of Science in Library or Information Science

Job description

Nature of Work
This is professional, supervisory, and administrative library work managing the operations of a branch library or major division within the library. Work includes providing customer service, promoting library services, managing budgets, implementing policies, and supporting system-wide projects and initiatives. This role supervises library staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and directing work. An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties and receives general guidance from a supervisor.
Education & Experience Requirement
The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Master of Library Science degree or Master of Science in Library or Information Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). AND Three (3) years of experience in professional library work.
Special Qualifications
Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification through the Nebraska Library Commission within 30 days of the hiring date. Must complete necessary continuing education requirements to keep certification current while employed by the Omaha Public Library. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to locations throughout the City during the course of the work day. Must be able to work flexible schedules that include evenings and weekends.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility lists will be created for one Closed Competitive list and one Open Competitive list. Applicants for the Closed competitive lists must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting. Applicants for the Open Competitive list shall be all other persons who meet the qualifications as set forth in the posting.
Salary Range
$71,531.20 with step increases to $89,627.20 Annually
Benefits
Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Examination Information
The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).
Veteran Points
To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by November 1, 2026.
Contact Points
City of Omaha, Human Resources Department, 1819 Farnam St., Suite 506, Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Web: hr.cityofomaha.org / Email: [e-mail]
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.
Required Forms
Online Application: including Applicant's Authorization to Release Information, Equal Employment Opportunities Form (Record Keeping Only), and ADA notice.

For a complete description of the job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org.
The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail]. The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.