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Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300220
Department: Juneau Public Libraries
Division: Libraries
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 202018
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 14
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
Juneau Public Libraries are Hiring!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A strong candidate for this position would possess:
The Juneau Public Libraries are dedicated to serving our patrons in Juneau. We use discretion and tact when interacting with patrons and hold patron confidentiality as one of the most important elements in the public service we provide.
The Library Assistant II position is an important part of the Juneau Public Libraries. This person can expect to work with the public and library staff both in the library facilities and within the Juneau community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
The Juneau Public Libraries have three branches: the Downtown Library (located atop the Marine Parking Garage on the waterfront), the Mendenhall Valley Library (located in Dimond Park), and the Douglas Library (located in the Douglas Community Building, a shared facility with the Fire Department). Library staff offices are located at the downtown branch. The libraries are open 7 days a week.
This position works Monday-Friday with weekly evening and occasional weekend shifts.
Typical Responsibilities
The Library Assistant II position is responsible for providing high quality grant related programming to children, families, and adults and coordinating event promotion with library staff. This position works both independently and as part of a collaborative team in the planning and implementation of work. This position spends approximately one third of their time working regular and relief shifts, providing specialized technical library support and covering both circulation and reference responsibilities on the library's public service desks. This position frequently uses library databases and electronic catalog, and assists patrons in the use of library services, materials, and facilities. The incumbent of this position takes a lead role in handling difficult patron behavior and resolving challenging situations that involve complaints or inappropriate patron conduct according to library policy.
Additionally, this position is responsible for grants work including working with partner agencies and writing grant applications and reports, negotiating honoraria and travel arrangements for program speakers, independently and collaboratively planning and conducting library programs, and marketing library services and events.
This position develops, produces, and distributes publicity materials for library priorities such as programs and electronic databases. This position is responsible for maintaining and utilizing local and social media and the library website for public notification of programs and events as well as conducting short-term promotional campaigns to the general public and targeted interest groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in a library or bookstore or related experience requiring technical skills in the use of library materials.
SUBSTITUTION:
College study may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 2.67 semester (4 quarter hours) for one month of experience up to a maximum of twenty?four months.
Other:
A Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Employee must have access to reliable transportation to transport self to Library branches.
Supplemental Information
For Additional Information or Questions, Please Contact the Hiring Manager:
Hiring Manager: Catherine Melville
Phone Number: 907-586-0443
Email:
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or employment@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
Twelve paid holidays a year
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
01
How many years of full time (1950 hours per year) professional library or bookstore experience do you have?
02
Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and varying shifts?
Required Question
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300220
Department: Juneau Public Libraries
Division: Libraries
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 202018
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 14
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
Juneau Public Libraries are Hiring!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A strong candidate for this position would possess:
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- A desire to assist patrons of all ages and abilities.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Exceptional attendance, reliability, and dependability.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity working with grants, including applications, reports, and requirements.
- Experience developing and conducting programs for persons of all ages and abilities.
- Experience with marketing including the development of social media posts, website updates, flyers, exhibits, local media and public outreach.
- A commitment to serving library patrons of all walks of life.
The Juneau Public Libraries are dedicated to serving our patrons in Juneau. We use discretion and tact when interacting with patrons and hold patron confidentiality as one of the most important elements in the public service we provide.
The Library Assistant II position is an important part of the Juneau Public Libraries. This person can expect to work with the public and library staff both in the library facilities and within the Juneau community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
The Juneau Public Libraries have three branches: the Downtown Library (located atop the Marine Parking Garage on the waterfront), the Mendenhall Valley Library (located in Dimond Park), and the Douglas Library (located in the Douglas Community Building, a shared facility with the Fire Department). Library staff offices are located at the downtown branch. The libraries are open 7 days a week.
This position works Monday-Friday with weekly evening and occasional weekend shifts.
Typical Responsibilities
The Library Assistant II position is responsible for providing high quality grant related programming to children, families, and adults and coordinating event promotion with library staff. This position works both independently and as part of a collaborative team in the planning and implementation of work. This position spends approximately one third of their time working regular and relief shifts, providing specialized technical library support and covering both circulation and reference responsibilities on the library's public service desks. This position frequently uses library databases and electronic catalog, and assists patrons in the use of library services, materials, and facilities. The incumbent of this position takes a lead role in handling difficult patron behavior and resolving challenging situations that involve complaints or inappropriate patron conduct according to library policy.
Additionally, this position is responsible for grants work including working with partner agencies and writing grant applications and reports, negotiating honoraria and travel arrangements for program speakers, independently and collaboratively planning and conducting library programs, and marketing library services and events.
This position develops, produces, and distributes publicity materials for library priorities such as programs and electronic databases. This position is responsible for maintaining and utilizing local and social media and the library website for public notification of programs and events as well as conducting short-term promotional campaigns to the general public and targeted interest groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in a library or bookstore or related experience requiring technical skills in the use of library materials.
SUBSTITUTION:
College study may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 2.67 semester (4 quarter hours) for one month of experience up to a maximum of twenty?four months.
Other:
A Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Employee must have access to reliable transportation to transport self to Library branches.
Supplemental Information
For Additional Information or Questions, Please Contact the Hiring Manager:
Hiring Manager: Catherine Melville
Phone Number: 907-586-0443
Email:
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or employment@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
01
How many years of full time (1950 hours per year) professional library or bookstore experience do you have?
- No experience
- Between 1 and 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
02
Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and varying shifts?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
