Librarian II - Neighborhood Library Manager

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN#36025

Division: Customer Experience

Location: Various

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00 pm (varies) *Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an experienced, innovative, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II Manager in Neighborhood Libraries. The Librarian II Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for their assigned library location(s), programs, and staff. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.

The Librarian II Neighborhood Library Manager Duties Will Include

• Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations.
• Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
• Overseeing creative and innovative programs and library services for all ages.
• Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations and key community members to promote library services.
• Taking initiative to creatively solve problems and possessing sound decision-making skills.
• Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
• Performing collection development and maintenance.
• Provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers.
• Serving as the person in charge.
• Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/all-locations .

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) AND one (1) year of experience as a librarian,

OR

Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two years of professional library experience. A Master of Library Science degree must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification.

Experience Requirements

One (1) year of professional library experience with ALA accredited Master of Library Science, or two (2) years of professional library experience with 18 hours towards a Master of Library Science degree.

PREFERENCES

License Requirements

A valid Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision.
• Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Family Place libraries and programming.
• Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
  
  

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection / Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION F actors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

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If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (TTY 7-1-1).

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.