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Job Description
Senior Library Technician
Pierce County Library System
Hiring Range: $22.41$25.99 per hour;Pay Grade Range: $22.41 $31.02 per hour
Compensation
Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status nonexempt below.
FLSA Status:Nonexempt
Position Status:Regular
Location: Administrative Center
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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8:305:00
8:305:00
8:305:00
8:305:00
8:305:00
OFF
Schedule is subject to change.
Union Status: Represented
Candidate Submission Timelines:
TRANSFER Candidates: transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the Transfer Process Overview.
EXTERNAL OR NONTransfer INTERNAL Candidates: To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.
Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:
- Transfer Closure Date: Monday April 21 2025 at 5:00pm
- External or NonTransfer Internal Candidates Closure Date: Monday April 21 2025 at 5:00pm
Veteran Status:Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for 5 or 10 during the application. More information about veterans preference such as the difference in percentage can be foundhereandhere. If you need more information please contact us at:
Position Summary:
Coordinates and performs a variety of technical and clerical library duties in support of assigned departmental operations. Prepares correspondence and reports; performs routine circulation and collection maintenance functions. Responds to inquiries and provides customer service to the public; and performs other related duties relative to area of assignment. This class differs from the lower level classification of Library Technician by the level of complexity and diversity of tasks performed.
Essential Functions:
Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Delivers highquality customerfocused services to diverse customers of all ages.
Responds to customer inquiries and provides customer service in person and via telephone/email.
Compiles and analyzes data; prepares proofreads edits and maintains various types of correspondence reports schedules and other documentation relative to area of assignment.
Reviews requests reviews fulfillment and closes requests. Processes borrowed materials for customers borrows and lends items and returns borrowed items to their owning libraries.
Updates customer accounts to reflect lost damage charges and fees implemented by other libraries.
Creates and updates brief records in library applications.
Assists in the maintenance of assigned library collections; reviews and invoices customers for damaged materials.
Routinely corresponds with other libraries about lost or missing materials. Tracks and resolves borrowing and lending issues with partner libraries.
Troubleshoots issues with customer requests.
Searches for materials that have gone lost or missing but still have customer holds in library vendors and follows established process to submit to acquisitions for replacement.
Participates on project teams and committees as appropriate and within the scope of the position summary and essential functions.
Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
Brings matters of public concern regarding waste inefficiency discrimination and safety to the attention of Library Management.
Accurately communicates the Librarys policies to members of the public in all jobrelated contacts.
Positively reflects Pierce County Librarys mission vision and values to members of the public and to staff.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Duties are considered nonessential and include the following:
None
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to assigned Supervisor depending on work department; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.
Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies
Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Communications
Leadership
Problem Solving
Change and Learning
Positive Attitude
Professional Integrity
Diversity
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
Minimum Requirements including Education License or Certifications:
Associates Degree in a related field and
Two years public library experience; OR
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
Depending on area of assignment a valid Washington State Drivers License may be required.
Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
Public library operations programs and services.
Circulation processes and procedures.
Customer service standards and protocols.
Performing and coordinating a variety technical and administrative library functions.
Providing for the delivery of highquality customerfocused library services to customers.
Responding to inquiries and providing customer service to the public.
Conducting routine circulation cataloging and collection maintenance duties.
Preparing correspondence reports and other documentation.
Using internet/web resources to provide information services to the public.
Performing specialized duties relative to area of assignment.
Technology Requirements:
Required:
Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS performance review network drive storage)
Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC printer phone fax mouse security alarm)
Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills
Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect and print
Ability to navigate search and use basic web functions and applications
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook Word Excel) to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities All other roles
Specialized equipment or software skills sufficient to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities (e.g. HRIS)
Desired:
Integrated Library System Inventory or Data Management system experience
Ability to successfully complete Basic MOS Certification or Course
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work is conducted in a normal office setting that provides comfortable lighting temperature and air conditions. Occasional light lifting such as three to four reams of paper four or five books or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required. Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time walking bending reaching and lifting objects weighing up to 3035 pounds. May lift or push up to 50 pounds as needed with assistance.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.
Work may be performed in a library environment and involve regular contact with the public and/or require push/pull loaded carts.
The above position description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Medical Dental and Basic Life Insurance
- State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees have an opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the Deferred Compensation Program
- Additional life insurance for the employee and family is available through payroll deduction
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
