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Invitation to Compete #09 - 24: Intermittent Library Associate IV (15 Vacancies)
Central Library and Various Branch Libraries, City of Seattle
Intermittent, FLSA non-exempt, part-time, on-call
These positions may be deployed to any SPL location.
These positions will be assigned a maximum of 1040 hours per 12 month period.
This is a non-exempt, on-call employment opportunity. With the exception of sick leave, this classification is not eligible for benefits. In lieu of benefits, premium pay starting at 5% is applied in addition to the pay rate for this appointment based on hours worked.
Hourly Rate: $36.16
Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks in length.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024 for first consideration.
Please note: This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill intermittent Library Associate IV vacancies.
Overview
The Seattle Public Library’s mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.
The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.
Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity and growth mindset. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.
If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Library Associate IV position(s).
The Library Associate IV classification provides a broad range of information services for the Library’s patrons, including assisting patrons with locating and using Library resources, performing bibliographic searches and other basic reference work. In addition, the Library Associate IV classification provides readers' advisory services and assists patrons with using Library equipment;
Library Associate IV staff members are primarily responsible for service and operation of the information desk and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patrons. This includes interacting with patrons regarding the Library’s Rules of Conduct and using de-escalation skills to support patrons’ successful use of the library.
The Library Associate IV provides circulation services as well as technical and administrative support. The Library Associate IV must use sound judgment when assessing requests for information and utilize a variety of skills to locate information for patrons. They will also determine when to refer questions to others within the Library who may more effectively respond to a particular request.
Desired Qualifications
Please submit the following items by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 02, 2024 for first consideration. Your application will not be considered if these items are missing or incomplete:
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and complete online application will not be considered.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.
Salary and Benefits Information
The hourly rate for this position is: $36.16 per hour plus premium paystarting at 5%.
This position is eligible for sick leave and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Information
If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send an email to job.applications@spl.org. The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.
Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.
Temporary
Public Administration
$51k-65k (estimate)
05/22/2024
08/04/2024
seattle.gov
SEATTLE, WA
7,500 - 15,000
1869
YUN PITRE
$1B - $3B
Public Administration
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