Librarian I/Ii - Youth Services

LIBRARIAN I/II – YOUTH SERVICES

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on 4/27/2023

Annual Salary Range:

Librarian I - $52,570 - $70,444

Librarian II - $58,028 - $77,757

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority. This position supports Youth Services programming with an emphasis on story time programming, tween space programming, reading, writing, and math programming, outreach events, collection development, social media and web design, technology support, special projects, and all public service points including youth, teen, and tech desks. This position will be required to work evenings and weekend hours.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Pay Increases occur in July
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services / Library Services

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the organization.

7 days a week, 8:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901812

DESCRIPTION

This position will oversee Youth Services for the Tempe Public Library under the direction of the Library Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Librarian I

Some library experience is preferred.

Librarian II

Requires two (2) years of library experience, which may include specialty areas as required.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels require a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:

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This position is FLSA Exempt – not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.