What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Library Assistant - Outreach Services position at City of Lake Oswego, OR?
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BENEFITS
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego Library is presenting an exciting full-time opportunity within the Circulation division. The Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic leader, passionate about working with our Circulation team and expanding library services to meet the diverse needs of our community, to serve as our Lead Library Assistant – Outreach Services.
Lead Library Assistant Classification:
Under the general supervision of the Library Manager of Circulation Services, incumbents perform duties of an advanced nature related to the operation of the Circulation department, organize, train, and direct the work of support services employees, and coordinate library services with employees from all divisions of the Library. Successful Lead Library Assistants can balance leadership and team support with their individual area of focus. Areas of focus in this classification include Public Services, Materials Movement, and Outreach Services.
Outreach Services:
Under the general supervision of the Library Manager of Circulation Services, incumbents will oversee the Library’s outreach services, including scheduling, planning and participating in outreach events, developing community partnerships, organizing and leading outreach meetings, and planning for the future expansion of outreach services. Incumbents will be expected to regularly drive a city-owned vehicle to deliver library materials and services throughout our service area.
This position is full-time, represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Set hours for this position will be scheduled Tuesday – Saturday.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Exhibit positive and effective leadership
- Demonstrate cultural competency
- Communicate effectively
- Commit to the library’s mission of providing access for all
- Collaborate successfully
- Problem-solve creatively
Key Responsibilities
Outreach Services
- Manages a centralized outreach schedule and organizes outreach events, collections, and programs in collaboration with staff in all divisions of the library.
- Attends and participates in outreach events, including driving outreach and pop-up vehicles, providing circulation assistance during visits, and maintaining program equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Collaborates with partners and community groups to plan, promote, and execute outreach events.
- Actively participates and coordinates outreach committee work in the Library and at a LINCC level.
- In collaboration with the Library Manager, monitors outreach budget and provides training and support for outreach staff.
- Develops, prepares and presents ongoing evaluations of outreach services and other measurable data related to outreach to inform future program planning.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level including the full range of duties in lower level Library Assistant positions.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D. and four years of work experience comparable to that of a Library Assistant II with the City of Lake Oswego; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. College level course work in library science and/or experience delivering library outreach services is desirable.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr (Download PDF reader).
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification are required to possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards. Some positions in this classification will regularly drive a city-owned vehicle to deliver materials and services throughout our service area.
Supplemental Information
Hourly pay range: $29.94 - $38.20
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Applications must be submitted by; 5:00 p.m., February 16, 2025
The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.
As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
503.635.0220
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego Library is presenting an exciting full-time opportunity within the Circulation division. The Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic leader, passionate about working with our Circulation team and expanding library services to meet the diverse needs of our community, to serve as our Lead Library Assistant – Outreach Services.
Lead Library Assistant Classification:
Under the general supervision of the Library Manager of Circulation Services, incumbents perform duties of an advanced nature related to the operation of the Circulation department, organize, train, and direct the work of support services employees, and coordinate library services with employees from all divisions of the Library. Successful Lead Library Assistants can balance leadership and team support with their individual area of focus. Areas of focus in this classification include Public Services, Materials Movement, and Outreach Services.
Outreach Services:
Under the general supervision of the Library Manager of Circulation Services, incumbents will oversee the Library’s outreach services, including scheduling, planning and participating in outreach events, developing community partnerships, organizing and leading outreach meetings, and planning for the future expansion of outreach services. Incumbents will be expected to regularly drive a city-owned vehicle to deliver library materials and services throughout our service area.
This position is full-time, represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Set hours for this position will be scheduled Tuesday – Saturday.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Exhibit positive and effective leadership
- Demonstrate cultural competency
- Communicate effectively
- Commit to the library’s mission of providing access for all
- Collaborate successfully
- Problem-solve creatively
Key Responsibilities
Outreach Services
- Manages a centralized outreach schedule and organizes outreach events, collections, and programs in collaboration with staff in all divisions of the library.
- Attends and participates in outreach events, including driving outreach and pop-up vehicles, providing circulation assistance during visits, and maintaining program equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Collaborates with partners and community groups to plan, promote, and execute outreach events.
- Actively participates and coordinates outreach committee work in the Library and at a LINCC level.
- In collaboration with the Library Manager, monitors outreach budget and provides training and support for outreach staff.
- Develops, prepares and presents ongoing evaluations of outreach services and other measurable data related to outreach to inform future program planning.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level including the full range of duties in lower level Library Assistant positions.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D. and four years of work experience comparable to that of a Library Assistant II with the City of Lake Oswego; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. College level course work in library science and/or experience delivering library outreach services is desirable.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr (Download PDF reader).
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification are required to possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards. Some positions in this classification will regularly drive a city-owned vehicle to deliver materials and services throughout our service area.
Supplemental Information
Hourly pay range: $29.94 - $38.20
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Applications must be submitted by; 5:00 p.m., February 16, 2025
The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.
As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.
AFSCME / Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)
The following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, once the participating provider out-of-pocket limit has been met, this plan will pay 100% of covered charges for participating and network not available providers. If you select Aetna Medical, your vision benefit will be provided by VSP Well Vision.
The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers.
DENTAL INSURANCE
The City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only).
LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (PERS)
The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources:
- member contributions* paid on your behalf by the City; and
- employer contributions*.
You become vested with PERS when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth.
VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ACCOUNT (VEBA)
The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will contribute a dollar amount into your account as specified with the terms of the LOMEA collective bargaining agreement as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
Deferred Compensation – The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s).
Flexible Spending Account – The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA’s allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City’s medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion.
HOLIDAYS
The City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year.
1. Four hours New Years Eve*
2 New Year's Day
3. Martin Luther King's Birthday
4. President’s Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Memorial Day
8. Veteran's Day
9. Thanksgiving Day
10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day
11. Four Hours Christmas Eve*
12. Christmas Day
13. Personal Holiday
14. Juneteenth
- When Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.
VACATION
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
0-3 years: 12 days (8 hrs per month)
4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month)
10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month)
16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month)
20 25 days (16.67 hrs per month)
Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 135 days. Anything over 135 days will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Salary : $62,278 - $79,459
