Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Pima County Public Library is hiring a Librarian III to serve as the Library Manager of the Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch. We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate about serving the diverse and close-knit community of South Tucson, including patrons who may be unhoused or experiencing food insecurity. In this role, you will lead a team through supportive, fair, and flexible supervision while working to ensure a safe and welcoming space for all, balancing day-to-day operations, community engagement, and the thoughtful use of resources. You will help translate county policies and strategic goals into meaningful public service, while coaching staff, resolving challenges with empathy, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and learning. Spanish language skills are desirable and will support strong connections with the patrons of South Tucson. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in a community-centered library.

This position may be required to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Plans, organizes, controls, manages, and participates in the operations of one or more department units, including budget and payroll administration and direct strength-based supervision, training, coaching, and assessment of professional and subordinate unit supervisors;

• Coordinates the maintenance, repair, and modification of assigned facilities with appropriate County departments and agencies and provides onsite supervision to vendors and service providers; 

• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental strategic directions, policies and procedures by identifying community needs using available data (census, demographic, survey, etc.), providing input, creating related plans for assigned division(s), and motivating staff to apply the organization's  values and strategic directions;

• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable federal state, county and related laws, rules and regulations within assigned division(s) including maintaining appropriate security and confidentiality within assigned division(s); May be required to testify in court; 

• In charge of one or more library units including developing Facility Emergency Action Plan(s), serving as Building Coordinator for assigned division(s), and training staff to implement the plan as well as apply other public health and safety practices;

• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations, complete associated documentation, and demonstrate effective decision making;

• Prepares branch or project-specific reports, budget recommendations, and proposals for administrative staff, library-affiliated boards, other departments, and community partners; 

• Serves as committee chair, facilitator, department representative and/or presenter during branch, administrative, departmental, professional association, community, and board  meetings;

• Utilizes and demonstrates understanding of cultural competence, library science, and emotional intelligence to incorporate and support intellectual freedom and community-driven diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for staff and the public. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Master's Degree in library and information science (MLIS or MLS) from an accredited college or university and five years of professional-level experience performing library work and three years of general supervisory workplace experience.

(Note: supervisory experience may run concurrently with library experience identified above or may be ancillary.)

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County Public Library as a Librarian II or other similar classifications approved by Director at time of review.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Minimum two (2) years working with vulnerable populations.

• Minimum one (1) year working with populations experiencing food insecurity.

• Minimum three (3) years working with diverse populations.

• Certified/trained in Mental Health First Aid or other relevant mental health and de-escalation techniques.

• Minimum four (4) years experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is  at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is  at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.   

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.