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City of Casa Grande, AZ

City of Casa Grande, AZ is hiring: Librarian in Casa Grande

City of Casa Grande, AZ, Casa Grande, AZ, United States, 85122

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Salary : $60,729.17 - $83,727.20 Annually
Location : 1556 N. Arizola Rd. Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-006
Department: Community Services
Division: Library Services
Opening Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, develops and maintains an appropriate library collection and supplemental programs to promote the library and its services to meet the needs of the community.
NOTE: This position is currently based at our Vista Grande High School Library. The first review of applications will take place on February 11, 2025, and our anticipated interview dates are scheduled for February 24, 2025. Please note that the position will not begin until July 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
  • Reviews and evaluates library materials and recommends the purchase of new books and materials for library collection; processes book orders; assesses collection and recommends the removal of books and other resources that are no longer appropriate for the collection.
  • Assists patrons with selection and use of library materials; instructs patrons in the use of library reference tools, on-line computer catalogs, electronic databases and other resources;
  • Performs professional library research services using specialized databases, Internet services and Inter-library loan resources; organizes reference services activities.
  • Plans, develops, coordinates, promotes, presents and supervises various library programs.
  • Monitors and reviews trends in library practices and functions and recommends operational and policy improvements.
  • Conducts public relations functions and attends community events; provides tours of library facilities and makes presentations on services available; plans, organizes and implements outreach programs for community; prepares press releases and speaks to community groups and schools; develops and distributes marketing materials.
  • Receives and evaluates book donations and other materials from public.
  • Resolves customer service issues; interprets and explains library policies, procedures, rules and regulations to staff; trains and coaches staff.
  • Prepares and reviews statistical and analytical reports of library activities, operations and procedures; gathers and compiles data for reports.
  • Provides information and interpretation concerning library services, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Library staff as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in a public library.
Special Requirements: The candidate will need their MLS and also need a State Media Specialist Endorsement.
Supplemental Information
Necessary Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of library organization, procedures, terminology, practices and trends.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of cataloging books and materials under Dewey decimal system.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing a library collection.
  • Knowledge of the AACR2 and MARC Cataloging Rules.
  • Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
  • Skill in making oral presentations and promoting library services.
  • Skill developing, coordinating and conducting library programs and activities.
  • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Skill in researching library computer systems and catalogs.
  • Skill in providing effective customer service with tact and courtesy.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees and the general public.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
  • Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed in a Public Library. Must be able to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

The City does not hire at the top of the range. Candidate may start above the beginning of the range depending on qualifications.
This is a general summary of benefits afforded City of Casa Grande employees. The information contained herein is not exhaustive, is not a contract, and is subject to change at any time without notice. Specific current benefit information is available from the Human Resources department. Questions about this information should also be addressed to the Human Resources department. This information generally applies to regular full and part time employees.
HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE: The first of the month following 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for insurance coverage. The cost of employee health, vision and dental insurance is paid by the City. Employees may cover eligible dependents with the City paying one-half of the expense and the employee paying one-half.
LIFE INSURANCE: The city covers the cost of employee life insurance coverage. Employees earning more than $20,000 per year have a life insurance benefit of 50% of their annual salary .The basic employee life insurance benefit for employees earning less than $20,000 per year is $10,000.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: The City allows several types of supplemental insurance offered by companies to employees through payroll deduction. The City does not endorse these products, which include supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, cancer, intensive care, legal services and identity theft.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: All City employees are covered for on-the-job injuries through worker's compensation insurance. Premiums for this coverage is paid by the City and are based on payroll.

COMMUTING INSURANCE: Employees are automatically covered when traveling to and from work in the event of catastrophic injuries resulting from an accident.

RETIREMENT PLANS: City employees are assisted in planning for retirement in several ways. All employees, except firefighters, contribute a mandated percentage of their gross wages to the Social Security System and a Medicare tax, which is also matched by the City. In addition, all regular City employees are enrolled in a retirement plan, Public Safety Retirement for police officers and firefighters, and the Arizona State Retirement System for all others. The employee and City contribution rates are as follows:

Plan Employee Contribution City Contribution
State Retirement 12.22% 12.22%
Public Safety (Police) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
Public Safety (Fire) Depends on membership date into Retirement System

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: The City also offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation. The City does not match employee contributions.

SHEAKLEY FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Qualified expenses, such as dependent insurance premiums, dependent care and health care expenses can be deducted directly from your paycheck and claimed for reimbursement when used. These deductions are taken before taxes, reducing your taxable income.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential counseling to employees and their immediate family members.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM: Employees enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System pay premiums to be covered by the System's Long-Term Disability Program (LTD). Benefits are provided to qualified members who are unable to work due to a disability after six months.

HOLIDAYS: The City of Casa Grande observes ten holidays each year, including one floating holiday.

PAID TIME OFF: All regular, full-time and eligible part-time employees will accrue/earn Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on the employee's first day of employment with the City. Employees are eligible to utilize accrued/earned PTO immediately. There is an annual graduated accrual schedule, capping at 12 years. Regular part-time employees who work less than full-time but more than 1040 hours per year shall accrue PTO at a rate of 3.077 hours per pay period worked.

FAMILY DEATH LEAVE: The City has a policy, which allows time away from work in the event of the death of a family member as defined by our Personnel Policy.

MILITARY LEAVE: The City grants military leave in accordance with the provisions of State law.

JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve as a juror shall be entitled to leave according to the provisions of the Personnel Policy.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): Eligible employees are granted up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period according to the law.

PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT: Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into checking or savings accounts at their bank through the direct payroll deposit plan offered by the City.

CREDIT UNIONS: City employees may participate in credit union membership through payroll deduction. Local credit unions have payroll deduction slots and employees may make savings or checking account deposits or have loan payments deducted through payroll deduction authorization.

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM: Each month, employees may request and take two hours off with pay to volunteer their time in classrooms or at other qualified school programs. Employees do not need to have children in school to participate in this volunteer program. A School Involvement Program form must be filled out by the employee and signed by a teacher or administrator from the school in which the volunteer activity took place.

UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT: Equipment and uniforms provided to employees varies by department.
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Do you have a Masters Degree in Library Science?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you posses a current State School Librarian Certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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