What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Boise, ID is hiring: Librarian I in Boise position at City of Boise, ID?
Salary : $49,442.00 - $58,707.00 Annually
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type : Full Time Regular
Job Number : 23 -06952
Department : Library
Division : Cole / Ustick Library Services
Opening Date : 12 / 27 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
Boise Public Library is where everyone in Boise goes to grow. Our mission is to provide access and opportunity for everyone by connecting people to ideas, information and community.
Boise Public Library is searching for a Librarian I at the popular and busy Cole Ustick branch. This position will be great for a new professional to grow and learn from experts in the field :
- Performs professional librarian duties requiring the use of sound judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies and determining work methods in meeting public needs for library materials and services.
- Work involves continuous public contact, requiring the exercise of considerable patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Develops programs, engages in outreach activities and provides customer service including circulation and accounts, readers advisory and research assistance.
- Engages with a diverse clientele to provide assistance, resolve conflicts and foster a welcoming environment.
- Serves on various library committees, participates in professional development and promotes the library to the community.
- Works 1 evening each week and rotating Saturdays to provide the stellar service our library offers.
- May be required to work at various locations in the library system. This position works under immediate / direct supervision.
The City of Boise's benefits are second-to-none. In addition to zero premium healthcare, employees enjoy a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, generous paid leave, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiveness, and more. Imagine that.
Essential Functions
Develops and implements innovative library programs and instruction classes for people of various ages and with an understanding of the diverse perspectives, lived experiences and cultures within our community. Supports the advertising and marketing of library programs.
Resolves complex circulation issues. Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to library users and staff at an intermediate level.
Provides exceptional service including reference and readers advisory, research assistance, circulation and account services for library users. Facilitates access to the library's diverse collection and resources. Provides assistance with and troubleshoots for technology resources such as library computer use, personal device use, accessing digital resources and operating the printers, scanners, fax machines and self-checkout machines.
Maintains an intermediate knowledge of library resources and practices and an awareness of current trends and technologies through regular review of professional literature and participation in continuing education and professional development opportunities such as seminars and workshops. Serves on professional teams and work groups to advance librarianship efforts at the Boise Public Library.
Coordinates day-to-day work and delegates tasks in absence of supervisor / manager; provides guidance, direction and support for training for lower-level staff. Conducts administrative duties such as balancing the register and making bank deposits.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
May include elements of the following :
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass :
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Education Verification
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting / carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting / carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing / pulling up to 35 pounds, frequently pushing / pulling up to 75 pounds, occasionally pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds and rarely pushing / pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand / finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids.
This position works : requires some weekends and evenings.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare :
Low-cost dental and vision options.
Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans :
401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program :
Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave :
12 paid holidays every year
8 hours of sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability :
Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits :
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Corporate discount programs
AFLAC
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
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Salary : $49,442 - $58,707
