Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Pima County Public Library is hiring a Librarian II to serve as the Murphy-Wilmot Library Assistant Manager. As the Librarian II you will supervise and mentor library staff and volunteers at one of the busiest branches in the system. This role also develops plans and presents library programs including story times and outreach addition the Librarian II oversees the branch in the managers absence which involves addressing customer behavior and resolving facilities issues.

This position may be required to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Serves as assistant manager of a large library division;

• May manage a small library division with limited staff and perform all related duties including creating annual Facilities Emergency Action Plans and implementing safety measures for staff and the public as well as submitting reports and budget information;

• Makes decisions regarding library operations personnel and emergency situations;

• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations complete associated documentation and demonstrate effective decision making;

• Creates proposals and administers operating budgets for assigned unit(s) or division;

• Establishes or maintains relationships with partner agencies including nonprofit organizations and County departments to develop services and resources in support of the librarys mission vision and values as well as the evolving needs of Pima County residents;

• Participates in facilitates or leads system-wide committee meetings focused on youth services or adult services while supporting library administration in implementing strategic goals and core values from a system-wide perspective;

• Oversees a service level within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing presenting and coordinating evidence-based programs and services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable individuals and non-English speakers;

• Manages assigned unit(s) or divisions through direct supervision of professional and supervisory employees volunteers and/or interns by training scheduling evaluating performance making recommendations regarding probationary periods employee discipline and human resource issues in coordination with library management and other County departments;

• May have a specialized scope of work in a support services department such as: Community Engagement Office Technical Services Communications and Systems Office or Collection Development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in library and information science (MLIS or MLS) from an accredited college or university AND three years of professional-level experience performing library work INCLUDING one year of general supervisory workplace experience.

(Supervisory experience may run concurrently with library experience identified above or may be ancillary.)

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County Public Library as a Librarian I.

(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: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with youth services.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a librarian.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in a supervisory role.

• Minimum five (5) years experience in customer service.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint).

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with diverse communities.

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with outreach and/or community partnerships.

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.

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.