Librarian III Adult and Multicultural Programs

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　　Librarian III Adult and Multicultural Programs

　　Salary

　　$60,320.00 - $71,448.00 Annually

　　Location

　　500 McKinney St.

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33079

　　Department

　　Houston Public Library

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　PN#33079

　　ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

　　Division: Adult Services

　　Section: Systemwide Programs

　　Location: 500 McKinney

　　Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00pm (varies)

　　*Subject to change

　　DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　HPL is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Librarian III for Adult and Multicultural Programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Adult and Multicultural Programs, the successful candidate will be responsible for diverse, equitable, inclusive public programs geared toward adult, senior and multicultural populations. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service and communication skills, be adept at managing multiple programs and collaborating with internal team members on delivery and measurement of program success. The person must have experience handling substantially complex and varied administrative functions, be skilled at managing confidential matters and information of a highly sensitive nature. Attention to the diverse specific and unique needs of the program populations served is required.

　　Essential job duties for the the Librarian III-Adult and Multicultural Programs include:

　　Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver quality library programs for adults, seniors, and multicultural communities that are responsive to community needs including virtual and live programs and events.

　　Plan for multicultural events, authors/speakers, and programs

　　Develops methods to gauge community interest and respond to community needs for programs.

　　Function as liaison to community groups and organizations, promoting and coordinating library programs and events.

　　Cultivate, develop, and nurture community, vendor and/or partner relationships, including external library program performers, visiting authors and other program providers.

　　Work in collaboration with highly dynamic stakeholder teams within the organization and externally

　　Establish objective program performance measurements using library industry analysis, customer feedback, and best practices to evaluate and monitor program effectiveness and impact to the community.

　　Manages the allocation of assigned budget and monitor expenditures.

　　Responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints as directed.

　　Performs administrative work to include financial documents, agreements, purchase requests, volunteer coordination, maintaining statistics and reporting.

　　Plans and leads regularly scheduled systemwide meetings for Adult Services and/or Multicultural Programs

　　Supervises, trains, and evaluates program planning staff

　　Performing other duties as assigned by Adult and Multicultural Programs Administration Manager or System-wide Programs Deputy Assistant Director

　　May require some evenings and weekends (Saturdays)

　　Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 42 Neighborhood Libraries, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/hpl-locations.

　　HPL serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through the Central Library and a network of 42 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, I.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Three (3) years of library experience are required, including one (1) year of management experience.

　　LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

　　A valid Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

　　PREFERENCES

　　PREFERENCES

　　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.

　　Experience with library, community, non-profit or government program management

　　Strong coordination and program planning skills

　　Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with high level of attention to detail

　　Effective collaboration and networking skills

　　Ability to work effectively with and in diverse populations

　　Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/projects

　　Ability to work independently to complete tasks/projects

　　Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities in ambiguous contexts

　　Possess demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising and evaluating staff;

　　GENERAL INFORMATION

　　SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

　　Department may administer skills assessment test

　　SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

　　If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

　　SALARY INFORMATION

　　F actors 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: 23

　　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

　　• Life insurance

　　• Long-term disability

　　• Retirement pension

　　• 457 deferred compensation plan

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 10 days of vacation each year

　　• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

　　• Flexible schedules

　　• Professional development opportunities

　　• Transportation/parking plan

　　• Section 125 pretax deductions

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

　　• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

　　For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

　　01

　　Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you have a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　How many years of library experience do you have?

　　Less than 3 years

　　3 years but less than 5 years

　　5 years or more

　　No experience

　　04

　　How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have, including staff, support staff, or volunteers? (select one)

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 year – less than 3 years

　　3 years – less than 5 years

　　5 years or more

　　No experience

　　05

　　Describe your supervisory experience with staff, support staff, and /or volunteers (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A)

　　06

　　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

　　07

　　Please indicate how many years of experience you have with library programming, including planning, implementing, and marketing local author programs:

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 year but less than 3 years

　　3 years but less than 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　No experience

　　08

　　Briefly describe your related experience with library program creation and coordination of local author programs:

　　09

　　How many years of experience do you have with developing partnerships and conducting outreach to the community?

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 year – less than 3 years

　　3 or more years

　　No experience

　　10

　　Briefly describe your experience developing partnerships and conducting outreach to the community. (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A)

　　11

　　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

　　12

　　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

　　Required Question