COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (Associate Librarian) - Range 12 / AMEA

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
 
 
Department:  Library Department
Hours of Work:   Tuesday through Saturday,  9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street

***Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation at the discretion of management with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40***



Support patrons of the Anchorage Public Library to facilitate increased access to community resources, health care, employment, behavioral health supports and housing. This is accomplished by providing information, navigation, outreach, and activities to patrons in the library in partnership with community agencies to maximize service delivery. Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with services to vulnerable populations. Oversee volunteers recruited from restorative justice programs. Perform other related duties as assigned.


Examples listed below:
Support the Library Community Resource Program, Deliver programming at the library such as job labs, housing workshops, etc, Provide outreach at community programs
Gather and maintain stocks of information resources relevant to vulnerable populations for distribution at Anchorage Public Library locations, Provide regular role modeling of best practices for interactions with patrons experiencing, complex needs for staff and security Coordinate volunteers related to the Community Resource Program, Recruit, train, oversee volunteers who can help provide direct services to unhoused and vulnerable populations in the library, oversee and coordinate activities of volunteers from community service or restorative justice programs, Respond to inquiries from the public and partner agencies about the program Direct Service, Provide information resources to library patrons both inside the library and at partner agencies, Help library patrons navigate other resources available in the community, Assist at library service points to assist all patrons and to observe how vulnerable, populations interact with library staff, resources, and community Internal Development and Administration, Attend library and municipal meetings and trainings, Participate in relevant professional development, Assist in preparing reports, including statistics, on the activities of the Community Resources teamsHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four (4) years of library clerical and/or technical experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in Library Science or a related discipline and two (2) years of library clerical and/or technical experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a related discipline and library experience.

Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall as per AMEA 3.14.8, and to any current Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. Recalled and AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.
 
The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
 
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.


Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.  Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.  The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service.  Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.  Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.  NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.  For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
 
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

Salary : $25 - $32