Salary: $38.21 – $57.31 Hourly
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 24-00120
Department: ARTS, CULTURE & LIBRARY
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
The City of Surprise is searching for a highly motivated individual to be a part of the City’s library system. We are looking for an individual who thinks creatively, provides exceptional customer service, and aims to foster community relationships.
SUMMARY
Incumbents supervise the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of library activities; supervise staff; oversee facilities and general library operations; and provide professional-level customer service. Incumbents make employment recommendations; write performance evaluations; develop operating and capital budgets for approval of manager; and work with outside entities, partners, and sponsors.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university, and four years of responsible library experience including two years of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- E-Verify
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently a City of Surprise employee?
- Yes
- No
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master’s Degree or higher, in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
- Associate’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
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How many years of responsible library experience do you possess?
- 8 years or more
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- Less than 4 years
- None of the above
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Do you have at least two years of lead or supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
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I understand that this position requires a valid Driver’s License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
- I acknowledge the statement above
Required Question