MULDOON BRANCH MANAGER (Professional Librarian II) - Range Non / 14

Job Information

Job Information

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:

Tuesday

to Saturday, 9:15 am to 6:15 pm

LOCATION:

1251 Muldoon Road

Employees 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, applicants 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 Duties

Under supervision of the Branch and Community Services Coordinator, this position is responsible for the efficient operation of a branch library location: hire, train, schedule and supervise the professional and paraprofessional library branch team; encourage staff development and innovation; plan and evaluate library programs and services; provide research assistance, and customer service; select and evaluate materials; make library space and collection welcoming and accessible to all ages; interpret and ensure compliance of policy and procedure; effectively communicate with respect and courtesy to resolve patron and personnel issues; pursue opportunities for connecting the community and library through outreach and partnerships, including building volunteer support; conduct community assessment to determine needs; monitor library budget; perform administrative record keeping and recording. Under guidance from the Branch and Community Services Coordinator, develop, promote, publicize, implement, and evaluate programs, services, special events, and outreach efforts to stimulate use of the library and library resources. Establish and maintain effective relations with co-workers, the public, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Master's degree in library science from an American Library Associa

­

tion accredited school and

one

(

1

) year of library experience at the supervisory level or working in a technical specialty.

A Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire.

Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Personal Suitability Qualifications:

Per Municipal Code 3.30.024.D Personal suitability qualifications commonly required by any employee occupying a position in any class, such as good character, loyalty, honesty, demeanor, industry, amenability to supervision, and willingness to cooperate with associates shall be qualifications required for each position.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.  Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.  The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

:

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the

www.GovernmentJobs.com

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 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska 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 (907) 343-4571.