Senior Librarian

Job Description

The Librarian primarily assists the Library Director and in turn the customers with questions related to materials and services. This position also performs a variety of duties related to the circulation of materials, special programing and assisting customers. The Librarian provides research assistance in person at service desk, by phone and electronically to customers. The Librarian is responsible for evaluation of services, goals, and alignment of those goals with the department and City long term objectives. This position requires attention to detail, good organization skills, extensive knowledge of library reference, circulation, practices and procedures and the ability to work positively with the general public.

Works under the specific supervision of the Library Director. Basic supervision of the Library clerks on a day-to-day basis, acts as the first-line supervisor of the Library Clerks when the Library Director is absent.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Library Director in overseeing the overall administration of the Library

Assists in planning, coordinating, and managing the programs, services, and activities of a Library,

Segregates books and other materials needing repairs; mends books and materials as needed; applies dust jacket covers

Independently able to complete inventory, follow up on item search requests, follow the overdue procedures, and running reports in the koha

Performs library related computer work such as entering and retrieving data

Answer questions about assigned tasks

Prepares, evaluates and create with the delivery of special programs and services (children, adult, and young adult)

Qualifications

Education & Experience :

Certifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment of a typical office environment including but not limited to the following :

Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Librarian. This job description is subject to change at any time by the City Manager or designee and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skill required for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range :

Full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will occur at the minimum of the range.

Min : $58,968 / yr.

Mid : $70,762 / yr.

Max : $82,555 / yr.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Schedule : Hours : 40

9 am-6 pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

8 : 30 am-5 : 30 pm Friday

11 : 30 am-8 : 30 pm Tuesday

8 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm 1st Saturday of the month (Take off Friday)

Disclaimer

SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC. :

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at . All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.

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