What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Librarian - Main Library position at City of Mesquite, TX?
Salary : $18.73 - $23.35 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 2500086
Department : Library
Division : Main Library
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary : $18.73 / hr. minimum - $23.35 / hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To assist in providing information to library patrons including reference, reader's advisory, curriculum support, programming, collection development and maintenance. To respond, resolve or direct questions from library patrons. To provide highly responsible staff assistance to the librarian.
SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Manager of Branch Library Services or the Library Services Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When assigned to the following :
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
WORK SCHEDULE
REQUIRED TESTING (only if interviewed)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees :
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans : High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options : a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees : Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit :
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Science?
Indicate your level of experience you have in library science.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Please read carefully : If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
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Salary : $19 - $23
