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The Pima County Public Library is seeking an adult services part-time Librarian who is an engaging and customer-service-driven professional. As a member of the service level programming, the hired candidate will support and take a leadership role to engage the Miller-Golf Links Library community. As a part-time librarian, you will be part of the library in-charge team, programming team, and front desk services. The hired candidate will also demonstrate that they are able to adapt to the changing needs of the community in a mutually supportive work environment. This people-centered leader will empower and mentor staff, embrace change with confidence, and strive to make a lasting, positive impact.

This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Oversee assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating evidence-based services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations;

• In charge of library as assigned including night and weekend shifts;

• Assist members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the library's collections, catalog, technology, and equipment;

• Develop, facilitate, and/or present evidence-based educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually;

• Supervise volunteers and interns by training, scheduling, mentoring and providing partner organizations with performance evaluations;

• Incorporate and implement public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution;

• Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation;

• Perform facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues;

• Participate in or facilitate systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services or library strategic goals and values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level;

• Manage, coordinate, and determine priorities of workload, including monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing, and editing reports prepared by staff;

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience in libraries, education, social services or fields of similar scope.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Physical and sensory abilities will bedeterminedby position.Action Activity - squatting; Motion Activity - simple grasping; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - distinguish colors.

Working Conditions: Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.