Librarian II - Joel D. Valdez Main Library

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5481 - Librarian II
Salary Grade: 13

Pay

Hiring Range: $62,337 - $74,796 Annually
Pay Range: $62,337 - $87,276 Annually

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

About the role

The Joel D. Valdez Main Library is located in the heart of downtown Tucson. A busy community hub that serves a wide cross-section of Tucson residents, downtown workers, vulnerable populations, families, and local middle and high school students.

We are seeking a Librarian II to lead our children’s services team and engage in programming, as well as to provide in-charge and desk support for the main library as a whole. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and program management skills, experience working with youth and supervising staff, and the ability to demonstrate creativity and flexibility. Spanish language skills are preferred. This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• 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 library’s 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.

Requirements

• Master’s 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.

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

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
• Minimum one (1) year as a Librarian I.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish - reading, writing, speaking).
• Minimum two (2) years experience coaching and mentoring staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Minimum two (2) years experience leading and managing teams.
• Minimum one (1) year project management experience.

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

Schedule

Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

• Strong communication and program management skills.
• Experience working with youth and supervising staff.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to de-escalate unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations.
• Effective decision making.
• Bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the department head (Spanish preferred).

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Action Activity: none
• Motion Activity: simple grasping
• Hearing Activity: none
• Speaking Activity: in person and on the phone
• Vision: distinguish colors

Working Conditions

Works primarily in a public library environment serving diverse populations. Additional working conditions will be determined by position.

Licenses and Certificates

• Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an Initial or promotional probation period.
• Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.