Librarian

Job InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.Department: Library Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: 3600 Denali StreetEmployees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.Example of DutiesUnder the supervision of the Library Director and Assistant Director, this position is responsible for the development and management of the physical and digital library collections for the Anchorage Public Library. This position oversees all activities related to collection development in order to maintain a cohesive system-wide, patron-focused, and dynamic library collection. Duties include, but are not limited to, managing the collection budget; developing and implementing collection development plans and goals; developing and enforcing collection related procedures and policies; hiring, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining multiple direct and indirect reports, which includes the Technical Services and Collection Maintenance supervisors; coordinating across divisions and with branch managers and system-wide Selector librarians to select, order, deselect, and weed materials; establishing and maintaining good working relationships with vendors and negotiating licensing agreements and pricing of goods and services; managing vendor contracts and preparing Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) purchasing documents as needed; overseeing division-related statistical data gathering and reporting; managing division records per MOA retention procedures; serving on the library leadership team; pursuing professional development to maintain expertise and sustaining an ongoing awareness of collection and technical service trends, general library activities, and best practices.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesMaster's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school and two (2) years of professional library experience, one (1) year of which is at the supervisory level with some experience in budget preparation.Additional Important InformationApplication ProcessOnce an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.NOTE: The Government Jobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the Government Jobs customer support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:Medical/Dental/Vision/AudioLife InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent CareHealth Savings AccountsState of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan13 Paid Holidays