Librarian II - Adult Services (FT) - Civic Center Library

City-of-Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays including one float

Vacation accrual starts 10.3 hours per

Sick Leave accrual 8 hours/month

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement system

457 plans

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

PEHP contribution

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale seeks a professional librarian to provide leadership in library services, connect people with information and community resources, and foster digital literacy. The role includes supervising staff, supporting management priorities, and delivering targeted training to develop 21st century skills.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to the mid-point; the full range is listed above with a mid-point of $82,388.80 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science (ALA accredited) or related field; education may be substituted by equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of progressively responsible library experience; substitution rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff within library services.
• Support management in implementing organizational priorities and operational goals.
• Develop and deliver training and promote lifelong learning, digital literacy, and 21st century skills.

Education

Master's Degree in library science (ALA accredited) or related field

Equivalent combination of education and job related experience

Job description

Performs professional library services by connecting people with information, technology, and community resources. Serves as an innovative leader within the library, city government, and the community by fostering lifelong learning, digital literacy, and the development of 21st century skills. Provides leadership and supervision to staff, supports management in the implementation of organizational priorities and operational goals, develops and delivers training, and promotes a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptability in one or more specialized aspects of library operations.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $82,388.80 annually.

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Education and Experience

• A Master's Degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university, or a Master's degree in a related field.
• Threeyears of progressively responsible library experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.