What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Supervisor position at City of Scottsdale, AZ?
Salary : $25.64 - $34.64 Hourly
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : FY2425-00518
Division : COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department : MUSTANG LIBRARY
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
Introduction
The City of Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to serve as the Librarian Supervisor, responsible for operations at the Mustang Library.
At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.
How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do :
Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.
How we put you at the HEART of what we do :
Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.
About the Position : Supervises and directs library functions in selected specialized library areas such as Circulation, Pages, and Interlibrary Loan / MAX service including hiring, training, and evaluating Circulation and Page staff. Duties include working at public service desks, evaluating and sharing knowledge of library policies and procedures, handling financial transactions accurately, evaluating patron records for accuracy, and approving requests for waiving fees.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $30.13 / hourly.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Three years of experience in library functions and coursework.
- Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and / or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Benefits Highlights :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process :
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
Please indicate which best describes your education. Note : The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
How many years of experience in library functions and coursework do you have?
If you have experience in library functions and coursework, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer / organization. NOTE : This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
Do you have at least one year of "Lead" or "Supervisory" experience?
If you have at least one year of "Lead" or "Supervisory" experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer / organization. NOTE : This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
Are you willing and able to work evenings and weekends, including a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week?
This recruitment is to fill a vacancy at a specific library. However, vacancies at other libraries in the Scottsdale Library System may be filled with this recruitment. Please indicate if you have a preference regarding which location(s) you are interested in.
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
Required Question
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