Librarian I

The St. Petersburg Library System is seeking candidates for four (4) Librarian I openings in the following divisions:

• Adult Services - President Barack Obama Main Library

• Borrower (Circulation) Services – President Barack Obama Main Library

• Youth & Family Services– President Barack Obama Main Library

• Community Library Services – Mirror Lake Community Library

These full-time positions are responsible for entry level professional library across a municipal seven-library system, with a cross-trained, system-wide team approach for delivering library services and programs to the community. This position requires the application of professional library skills and knowledge acquired through special study and training on a variety of technical and/or professional functions. Work involves providing excellent library patron services, including: lending materials; providing information upon request; skillfully equipping patrons and staff with library information; educating and training the public in an automated and technological environment; presenting library and outreach programs; providing guidance to paraprofessional staff; competently handling communication with staff and the community with considerable patience, tact, and diplomacy; and utilizing considerable sound judgment, discretion and initiative in developing solutions to problems; oversight of library operations in the absence of the library supervisor; and participation in the library’s evening and weekend rotation schedule.

Salary: $49,192 - $78,166

Close Date: 02-24-2023 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

• Have the ability to travel between library facilities within the same shift, as needed.

• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have some professional library experience.

• Have some supervisory experience.
• Have experience working in a modern library system.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.