Librarian I or II - Adult Services Salary $53,666.16 - $82,745.52 Annually Location Oregon, OR Job Type Full Time Job Number 2024-09-5020 Department Library Opening Date 09/04/2024 Closing Date 9/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit LOMEA * Description * Benefits * Questions The Position The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full-time Librarian I or II (40 hours a week) to join its team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who work together to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for the Adult Services section, the individuals in these positions will work with colleagues to fulfill the library's mission to inspire discovery and cultivate wellbeing by welcoming all people to read, learn and connect. Key Responsibilities The Ideal Candidate will be: * Compassionate. Possessing the ability to foster relationships and interact well with multiple work groups and diverse individuals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public service. * Energetic and creative. Excelling in creative problem solving and having an outstanding ability to prioritize and organize a variety of daily tasks. * Self-motivated. Driven to contribute to a high-functioning team through strong interpersonal skills. * Passionate about library services. Committed to the library's mission, passionate about local history, and genuinely enjoys connecting people with library services and resources. * A forward-thinker. Innovative and not afraid to be bold and try new ideas. Prioritizes keeping up with current library trends. * Tech savvy. Ready to help the library keep pace with emerging technologies and assist in managing digital archives. * Bi-lingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean and English. Examples of Duties: * Performs materials selection/collection development duties for the general adult collection, including reviewing and evaluating materials and performing needs analysis to determine additions to collection. * Manages the library's physical local history collection and assists in managing the library's digital local history collection. Increases accessibility of the collection by creating and editing metadata in established content management system. * Performs reference and readers advisory duties including assisting patrons of all ages in the use of library collections through the reference interview and instruction in the use of library catalogs, indexes, databases, downloadable and streaming resources, and print resources. * Acts as a liaison between the library and Libraries in Clackamas County's (LINCC's) interlibrary loan coordinator to oversee interlibrary loan processes at the library. * Develops and coordinates programs, special events and displays on a variety of topics, including local history, in collaboration with community partners. * Participates as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities. * Assists with special projects and library research as assigned by the department manager. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Education and Experience Requirements A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a Master's degree in Library Science, Educational Media, or an equivalent level of education and work experience. Candidates should have excellent organization, presentation and communication skills; the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard). For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job descriptions at www.ci.oswego.or.us. Supplemental Information Hourly Pay range Librarian I - $25.80 - $31.97 Librarian II - $31.17 - $39.78 Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 24, 2024 SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AFSCME / Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA) The following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts. MEDICAL INSURANCE You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit. Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, once the participating provider out-of-pocket limit has been met, this plan will pay 100% of covered charges for participating and network not available providers. If you select Aetna Medical, your vision benefit will be provided by VSP Well Vision. The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers. DENTAL INSURANCE The City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only). LIFE INSURANCE The City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company). LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company). WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (PERS) The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources: * member contributions* paid on your behalf by the City; and * employer contributions*. (*Contributions are made six months after employment unless you are currently a member of PERS). You become vested with PERS when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM You and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ACCOUNT (VEBA) The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will contribute a dollar amount into your account as specified with the terms of the LOMEA collective bargaining agreement as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources. OPTIONAL BENEFITS Deferred Compensation - The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s). Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA's allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion. HOLIDAYS The City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year. 1. Four hours New Years Eve* 2 New Year's Day 3. Martin Luther King's Birthday 4. President's Day 5. Independence Day 6. Labor Day 7. Memorial Day 8. Veteran's Day 9. Thanksgiving Day 10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day 11. Four Hours Christmas Eve* 12. Christmas Day 13. Personal Holiday 14. Juneteenth * When Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay. VACATION Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows: 0-3 years: 12 days (8 hrs per month) 4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month) 10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month) 16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month) 20+ 25 days (16.67 hrs per month) Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor. SICK LEAVE Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 135 days. Anything over 135 days will be transferred to employees VEBA account. 01 Please describe how your library and/or educational experience in reference, collection development, programming, and outreach, as well as your knowledge of local history, has prepared you to promote equity and advance public service delivery as an Adult Services Librarian at the Lake Oswego Public Library. 02 What trends do you see that will affect public library services to adults? What changes do you anticipate seeing in the next five years, and what excites you about these changes? Required Question