City of Scottsdale, AZ
Library Assistant (PT) - Various Locations Job at City of Scottsdale, AZ in Scot
City of Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85261
Salary: $21.09 - $28.50 Hourly
Location : •Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: PT Regular
Job Number: FY2425-00454
Division: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department: CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
Opening Date: 12/09/2024
Closing Date: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.
How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:
Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.
How we put you at the HEART of what we do:
Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.
Join the Scottsdale Public Library family! We are looking for dynamic, self-starters with strong customer service skills to join the Mustang Library. Ideal candidates will be creative people who love to interact with library users of all ages.
About the Position
Performs paraprofessional library services by linking resources and customers, and promotes community civil discourse. A Library Assistant is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in others. Offers a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Advocates for the library.
Please note: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Library Assistant vacancies at different locations. Candidates may be required to attend separate interviews for the different locations.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $24.79/hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE:Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
02
Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
03
Please indicate the amount of library or related experience you have.
04
If you have library or related experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
05
Describe your previous work or volunteer experience with youth from birth through teens. NOTE: Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "None".
06
This recruitment is to fill a vacancy at a specific library. However, vacancies at other libraries in the Scottsdale Library System may be filled with this recruitment. Please indicate if you have a preference regarding which location(s) you are interested in.
07
Are you willing and able to work evenings and weekends, including a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week?
08
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
Required Question
Location : •Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: PT Regular
Job Number: FY2425-00454
Division: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department: CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
Opening Date: 12/09/2024
Closing Date: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.
How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:
Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.
How we put you at the HEART of what we do:
Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.
Join the Scottsdale Public Library family! We are looking for dynamic, self-starters with strong customer service skills to join the Mustang Library. Ideal candidates will be creative people who love to interact with library users of all ages.
About the Position
Performs paraprofessional library services by linking resources and customers, and promotes community civil discourse. A Library Assistant is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in others. Offers a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Advocates for the library.
Please note: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Library Assistant vacancies at different locations. Candidates may be required to attend separate interviews for the different locations.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $24.79/hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Six months of library or related experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Provide and model exceptional customer service by making the customer the first priority.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious, professional, and effective working relationships.
- Create and deliver exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library, through community outreach, and virtually.
- Teach and collaborate with customers, staff, and a variety of organizations to create content, to be effective consumers of information, and to be a lifelong learner.
- Communicate library policies and procedures, request compliance with Library Rules of Conduct, and serve as "In-Charge" person in the evenings, on weekends, and as assigned.
- Perform daily duties in a manner consistent with the Library's mission, goals, and objectives.
- Workat all public service points to include Customer Service Desk where payments are processed.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Reach, bend, stoop, lift and move arms above shoulder level; lift and carry library materials.
- Work a varied schedule at various locations, including weekends and evenings.
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE:Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
01
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
- Yes
- No
02
Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
- High School / GED or Equivalent
- HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- None of the above
03
Please indicate the amount of library or related experience you have.
- Less than six months
- Between six months and 2.5 years
- Between 2.5 years and 4.5 years
- More than 4.5 years
04
If you have library or related experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
05
Describe your previous work or volunteer experience with youth from birth through teens. NOTE: Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "None".
06
This recruitment is to fill a vacancy at a specific library. However, vacancies at other libraries in the Scottsdale Library System may be filled with this recruitment. Please indicate if you have a preference regarding which location(s) you are interested in.
- Appaloosa Library
- Arabian Library
- Civic Center Library
- Mustang Library
- Library Operations
- No Preference
07
Are you willing and able to work evenings and weekends, including a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week?
- Yes
- No
08
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
- City Website
- Employee Referral
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
- Recruiter
- Other
Required Question