Blue Earth County, MN is hiring: Library Technician (Part Time) in Mankato

Salary : $22.51 - $31.54 Hourly

Location : Mankato, MN

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 2025-00019

Department : Library

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Library Services Director - Circulation, this position supports the mission of the library by providing access to resources, services, activities, and information of local interest that encourage life-long learning in our community. The Library Technician is responsible for assisting in the facilitation of daily library tasks and operations. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, providing assistance and guidance to library patrons, assisting patrons to utilize library services, and maintaining library resources.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

• Directs individuals to safe place during natural disasters.

In the absence of the Director or Assistant Director, assesses building situations and contacts appropriate agencies to handle the situation. Assesses patron emergencies and gets attention when needed. Fills out incident forms.

Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.

Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education; OR

A minimum of two (2) years customer service experience working directly with customers in a fast-paced environment (food service, retail, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience working in a library

Experience working in education

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data should be strictly limited to what is necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. While accessing these data, the employee should take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related reason. Once the work-related purpose is complete, non-public data must be securely stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK

Variable hours, not to exceed 29 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours will be required. Hours of work are structured to meet service demands and the needs of the public served.

Benefits Overview

Part-Time

The County of Blue Earth provides a comprehensive, balanced, competitive total compensation package. The County's benefit programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or dependent care assistance, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.

The following outlines County offered total compensation benefits. This document provides an overview and does not offer all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents and / or collective bargaining agreements, the plan documents will prevail.

Part-Time Employee

Wage / Salary Scale

Blue Earth County features a 12-Step Pay Plan. Our advertised salary ranges include all 12 Steps. A selected candidate will typically be offered Step 1 of the salary range. Additional salary considerations are subject to negotiation and dependent on skills and experience directly related to the position.

Vacation Leave

Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and / or the employee handbook.

Part-time employees earn hours on a prorated basis based on the hours worked per pay period.

Blue Earth County Years of Service Bi-Weekly Accrual Rate

0 - 5 years - 3.85 hours

6 - 9 years - 4.77 hours

10 - 13 years - 5.69 hours

14 - 18 years - 6.62 hours

19 - 24 years - 7.54 hours

25 years - 8.46 hours

Sick Leave

Part-time employees earn hours on a prorated basis based on the hours worked per pay period.

Paid Holidays

Blue Earth County recognizes 11 (88 hours) paid holidays. Part-time employees' holiday pay is on a prorated basis.

Retirement

The County and the employee contribute to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) based on the employees' position.

Variable Benefits Available

Part-time employees who regularly are scheduled for 30 hours or more per week may also be eligible for the following :

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Nice Healthcare

Long-Term Disability

Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Deferred Compensation (457b)

Roth IRA

529 Educational Roth

Supplemental Life

Spouse & Child(ren) Life Insurance

AFLAC

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

Please select the qualifications that apply to you.

If applicable, please describe your qualifications selected above.

Please list the languages other, than English, that you are able to understand and speak. (Please select all that apply.)

Which of the following describes your years of employment experience performing customer service duties such as but not limited to greeting the public, handling phone calls, answering questions, and troubleshooting customer problems?

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in a professional library setting?

Select the type of library duties you have had responsibilities for performing. Please select all that apply.

If you have worked in the Circulation department of a library, what duties have you performed? Please select all that apply.

Which best describes your years working with a diverse population?

Which of the following best describes how frequently you interact face to face with customers in your current role or a previous position?

Which best describes your years working with individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals with mental illness and / or addiction.

Please indicate the following software / systems that you are PROFICIENT in using. Please select all that apply.

Please describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS : Describe any other special training you have completed or skills and experience you currently possess which you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to : verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

Questions 17 through 19 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer "NO" to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position. The Blue Earth County Library is typically staffed six (6) days a week. This position will vary in hours, days of the week, and number of hours offered on a monthly basis. If hired as a Library Clerk, are you available to work morning shifts?

If hired as a Library Clerk, are you available to work evening shifts?

If hired as a Library Clerk, are you available to work on Saturday's?

Required Question

Salary : $23 - $32