Librarian 1

Librarian 1

Job ID: 107005
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Monday, June 5, 2023. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $60,187.52 - $76,070.68

Hourly Pay Range: $28.936309 - $36.572443

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions include:

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Oak Lodge and Gladstone Libraries seek a committed and service-oriented library professional to join our team as a Librarian 1.

The Librarian 1 provides professional library services and programs designed to assist patrons and the general community in the selection of books, documents, and other materials for reading and research, reference purposes, or general recreation and information. Incumbents perform varied professional library functions requiring the application of accepted, current library methods, techniques and professional standards. The selected candidate will provide varied, core professional library services, including helping patrons, the public, and other users locate and effectively use library resources, tools and services, and to do other work as required. The selected candidate will act as a lead worker, overseeing activities of regular, temporary and volunteer library support staff within a major functional area of the library.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in:

• Providing excellent customer service with a willingness to reach out and help others;
• Planning and providing adult programming in a public library;
• Collection management and selection;
• Providing adult reference in a public library;
• Performing circulation activities in a public library;
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing with diverse patrons and staff. Proficiency in a second language preferred; and
• Conflict management.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience that would provide the required; knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends;
• Ability to work well without close supervision;
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A master's degree in Library Information Science (MLIS) or Library Science (MLS)
• Adult reference experience
• Hands-on experience planning and providing adult programming
• Circulation experience

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs difficult or technical reference and readers' advisory service; performs online reference searches in state, national, and commercial bibliographic databases; assists patrons in selection of materials.
2. Plans and implements adult programs; analyzes public service needs and demographics; assists with developing policies and procedures; coordinates collection of overdue and damaged materials.
3. Acts as the lead worker for a specific functional area (e.g. adult programming) overseeing the work of and providing assistance to subordinate staff; responsible for training, assigning, and scheduling some work of subordinate staff.
4. Recommends library materials for purchase based on patrons' needs or individual requests; assists patrons in the use of library tools and services; develops programs and activities that inform the public on library services.
5. Participates in and serves on various committees; attends professional conferences and meetings; maintains statistical and other records; prepares monthly, annual, or special reports as required.
6. Responsible for some accounts-payable functions; requests contracts for adult and youth programs, facilitates payment; reviews coding and receipts for staff purchasing cards.
7. Creates newsletters, news releases, and advertising for library services and programs; designs posters, handouts, and instructional signs; coordinates volunteer activities; acts as liaison to community groups that support the library.
8. Responsible for or participates in maintenance and customization of library software, which is used for cataloguing, online access (OPAC), acquisitions, and serials; supports patrons and staff in the use of software; creates training materials; maintains online webpages or website as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of librarianship including cataloguing, reference and bibliography, collection development, and readers' advisory; library facilities and services; library programs and their relationship to community needs.

Working knowledge of: Principles of library organization and administration; standard books, periodicals, reference, bibliographic works and their general contents; concepts and techniques for prioritizing and organizing work; basic techniques of supervision and training; enterprise library systems, library website design, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and specialized library databases or licensed electronic resources; library automation trends and technologies.

Skill to: Analyze issues and concerns regarding library service and recommend effective action; effectively perform professional library duties such as readers' advisory, reference services, planning programs; interpret and apply librarianship standards and policies and procedures within distinct library system; research and incorporate national trends in cataloging, reference or other library specialties; interact tactfully and courteously, and provide quality customer service to widely diverse patrons; collect, search, process and interpret data and statistical records, and prepare reports; operate office equipment and computer software including specialized library databases, enterprise library systems, and website administrative maintenance; repair and maintain library equipment; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; organize and oversee the work assignments of paraprofessional staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, the general public and library patrons.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties require continuous walking/moving, standing for extended periods, frequent squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching forward and overhead, fine motor control, and ability to lift 35 pounds, lift and carry 20 pounds, overhead reach 5 pounds, and push/pull 20 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to dust and odors/fumes including strong perfumes.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a seven (7) day workweek operation and requires working some evenings and weekends. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Gladstone Public Library and Oak Lodge Public Library are operated by Clackamas County. We provide access to informational, recreational, community and cultural services to the library service areas and general public so they can develop into lifelong learners and readers, satisfy intellectual curiosity, and benefit from strengthened communities.

Learn more about County Libraries



APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107005&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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