Librarian; Teen Librarian

Parks & Public Facilities

Library

$35.14 - $49.14 Hourly

$42.14

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.

Performs administrative support and customer service work for community engagement, technical services and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Community Engagement Library Supervisor (“supervisor”).

This position has a reference focus on teen and tween services and programming. This includes advocating for teens/tweens within the library, acting as a liaison between teens/tweens and library entities such as the Library Board and library departments, selecting teen/tween reference tools, literature, and materials.

The full job description can be viewed on the City of Richland – Job Description s page.

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in library science or related field
• One (1) year experience as a Librarian.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Valid driver’s license

• Master of Science degree in Library Services from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate school.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a librarian.
• Prior experience working in a public library.
• Prior experience as a reference librarian.
• Prior experience with teen/tween services and programming.

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do.

With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we’re proud to serve.

Summary of the City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):

Note:

Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington’s Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position’s budgeted hours.)

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
• 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
• 10…