Salary: $77,313.60 - $104,478.40 Annually
Location : Civic Center Library - 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2627-00011
Division: Library Systems
Department: Library Adult Services
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
The City of Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to serve as the Librarian III, responsible for adult learning services at the Civic Center 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 every day 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
Performs professional library services by linking resources and customers and enables community civil discourse. Serves as an innovative leader within the library, City government, and the community. A Librarian III is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in staff, volunteers, and the community. Oversees and provides a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Inspires continued learning, collaboration, skill development, and advocates for the library. Provides leadership and supervision to staff in one or more specialized aspects of library operations. Leads in the development and implementation of new and/or enhanced services. A Librarian III performs professional level work and supervision in one or more specific areas of library operations and coordination of a section within the library system and may have responsibility for a branch operation as well as a system-wide project(s).
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 $90,833.60/annually.
The City of Scottsdale offers:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.87% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
- Employee Wellness incentives
- Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A Master's Degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university, or a Master's degree in a related field.
- Three years of progressively responsible library experience, including at least one year of supervisory responsibilities.
- An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s).
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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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:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
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
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Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
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Please indicate if you have a master's in library science, from an ALA accredited educational institution, or which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
- High School / GED or Equivalent
- HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
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Please indicate the number of years of experience of progressively responsible library experience that you have. Note: The experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application.
- 0 to Less than 5 Years
- 5 to Less than 11 Years
- 11 Years or More
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Do you have at least 3 years of programming experience?
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Briefly describe your supervisory experience (to include the name of employer). Note: Employers 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."
06
Please indicate your level of budget management experience.
- None
- Followed budget developed by others
- Managed a department budget
- Developed a department budget
- Developed a multi-department budget
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Please select the following areas in which you have provided library services. Check all that apply.
- Administration
- Grant Writing
- Adult, Teen, and Youth Services
- Outreach Services
- Public Programming for Adults
- Library Volunteer Programs
- Staff Training Programs
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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
- City Website
- Employee Referral
- Facebook
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- Instagram
- Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
- Recruiter
- Other
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