Posting number: 17777
Department: (H410)Library Services
Job classification: LIBRARIAN I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Library
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) vacancy at the Red Mountain Branch for a Youth Services Librarian. The eligible list created from this opening may be used to fill future Librarian I vacancies in Youth, Teen, or Adult Services at any branch location.
A Librarian I is responsible for the application of the full scope of basic professional library knowledge and techniques. Employees perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this entry-level classification, including application of fundamental library science principles and practices. Responsibilities may include one or more of the following: developing and presenting adult, teen, and children’s programming, outreach, social media, digital literacy, and other community building services. In the absence of a supervisor, a Librarian I may be left in charge of Library facilities (for example: evening or weekend hours). Librarian I may also be expected to perform leadership activities as required, including being assigned the person in charge. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted library practices and procedures. This class performs related duties as required.
Depending on assignment, supervision may be received from a Librarian III or Branch Coordinator who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved. Night and weekend work is required. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Science and Information Studies, or a related field, OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4263.pdf
Located just southeast of Phoenix, Mesa is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. It is the third-largest city in Arizona and the nation's 36th-largest city. With affordable housing, superior schools, low crime rate and a multitude of recreational options, Mesa offers a highly attractive lifestyle. That is why more than 500,000 people call Mesa home.
City of Mesa operates under the council-manager form of government. Six members of the City Council are elected by district, with a Mayor elected at-large to a four-year term. Mesa provides a full array of municipal services including electric, gas, water, and solid waste utilities, and is proud to offer recreation and cultural opportunities such as Spring Training facilities, golf courses, libraries, museums, a cemetery, an amphitheater, and a convention center.
Nearly 4,000 people work for the City, providing vital services to the residents of Mesa. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including a defined-benefit retirement plan, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, health/dental/vision/life/commuter insurance and a no-cost Wellness Center. Mesa fosters a workplace culture that prioritizes knowledge, respect, and integrity, and the City of Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
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