Librarian II - Moody Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4722160) Apply  Librarian II - Moody Manager Salary $53,430.00 - $58,810.96 Annually Location 9525 Irvington Job Type Full Time Job Number 35511 Department Houston Public Library Division HPL - NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY SYSTEM Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 11/14/2024 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested PN#35511 Division: Customer Experience Section: Neighborhood Libraries Location: Moody Neighborhood Library (9525 Irvington Blvd) Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (rotating) *Subject To Change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an experienced, innovative, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II Manager for the Moody Neighborhood Library. The Librarian II Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for their assigned library location(s), programs, and staff. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds. The Librarian II Moody Manager duties will include: + Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations. + Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff. + Overseeing creative and innovative programs and library services for all ages, with a focus on teen services + Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations to provide library services. + Taking initiative to creatively solve problems and possessing sound decision-making skills. + Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials. + Performing collection development and maintenance. + Provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers. + Serving as the person in charge. + Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis. + Other duties as assigned. Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations HPL serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 37 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of library experience OR Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of library experience. A Master's of Library Science degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred. PREFERENCES + Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision. + Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others. + Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds. + Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. + Knowledge of Family Place libraries and programming. + Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony. + Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test SAFETY IMPACT POSITION If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE: 21 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1439. If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1439 (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 02 Are you a current Houston Public Library employee? + Yes + No 03 Please indicate if you have one of the following requirements: + Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of verifiable (full-time) library experience + Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of (full-time) library experience + None of the above 04 Briefly describe your experience working in libraries. (If you have none, please put N/A) 05 Please indicate the number of years you have supervised staff and/or volunteers in a Library setting: (select one) + Less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 5 years + 5 or more years + No experience 06 Please briefly describe your supervisory experience. (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A 07 How many years of experience do you have with planning, implementing, and marketing programs? + Less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 3 years + More than 3 years 08 Briefly describe your management experience developing partnerships and conducting outreach to the community. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A) 09 Briefly describe your experience coordinating programs. Specify if any experience with overseeing programs for teens. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A). 10 Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research: + Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities) + Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting) + Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/consolidation) + No experience 11 Are you willing to work a rotating shift, which will consist of varied hours within Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:15pm? + Yes + No 12 Please indicate languages, other than English, in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply: + Spanish + Chinese + Vietnamese + Arabic + French + Other Languages + I am not bilingual Required Question