This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.
First review of applications will occur on May 23, 2024
Annual Salary Range:
$89,632 - $119,659
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Pay Increases occur in July
- 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
- Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Community Services /Library
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
The Library is open 7 days a week and from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on some days. This position requires working extended hours – flexible shifts, late evenings, or early mornings.
Job Number:
RC#902079
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate a variety of advanced level professional duties in providing technical direction, program, collections and building maintenance support for youth department of the Library.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manages the selection of staff, provides or coordinates training; assigns work activities, projects and programs and monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
- Develops and maintains procedures for the security of the Library building and staff.
- Monitor security cameras as needed to aid in the health and safety of the public and staff.
- Represent the Tempe Public Library at professional meetings and conferences.
- Direct the preparation of required reports and records; ensure timely submission and evaluate as necessary.
- Serves as the Library Building Manager in the absence of the Deputy Community Services Director, Library.
- Provide pro-active performance planning utilizing performance management tools and one on one and regular team meetings.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Library’s strategic plan.
- Coordinates public relations activities as necessary for assigned unit.
- Perform opening and closing duties; ensuring the building is properly secured.
- Responsible for developing and designing new programs and services for related assigned unit.
- Facility contact for work orders/jobs, outside groups or agencies or other contact for facility use such as elections or large-scale special events.
- Facilitate the delivery of high-quality customer-focused library services to patrons; respond to patrons’ needs, complaints, and security incidents.
- Manage staff of unit assigned, delegating tasks, disciplining, and evaluating performance of assigned personnel.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objections, policies and procedures for the Library’s efficient operation and safety of patrons and staff.
- Oversees grant projects, manages, and facilitates state, federal and partner grants and final reports.
- Liaison for other City of Tempe departments for joint or shared programming initiatives.
- Sustain partnership with Tempe Unified School District and Tempe Union High School District and other literacy partners.
- Manages the Summer Reading Program and other library-wide initiatives.
- Perform related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires four (4) years of public library experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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:
Requires a Master of Library Science or Information Technology from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).
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.