Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is hiring: Youth Services Librarian

Overview

The Youth Services Librarian manages and develops library services for youth, including maintaining vibrant print and digital collections and creating displays in dedicated youth areas. Designs educational programming for adults related to children's learning and provides research and reader’s advisory support to the public. Builds partnerships with schools and youth-focused organizations, while also coordinating special events and participating in system-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches children and teen classes with an emphasis on literacy and learning.
• Builds displays and actively manages the youth areas of the library.
• Actively participates in the maintenance of a thriving youth collection including print and digital materials.
• Prepares the curriculum for classes, seminars, and events for adults related to children's education.
• Delivers research assistance to the public and assists customers with circulation and reader's advisory needs.
• Participates in system-wide committees and workgroups.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with local schools and other youth serving organizations to further the mission of the library.
• Coordinates and participates in special events in the community.
• Serves as being a designated person in charge of the branch including the work of paraprofessionals and other library team members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Library Science or related coursework, preferred.
• Professional public library work experience with considerable knowledge of children's literature.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Requires strong organizational skills and must be very detailed oriented.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Ability to handle the coordination of multiple projects, meet deadlines, and demonstrate an ability to analyze and solve problems independently.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), use of internet, specialized online research tools, office applications and other library related programs.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending and squatting.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, fine manual manipulation, and simple grasping.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Employee Benefits at a Glance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Evaluation and Additional Information

Basis of Rating: Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the Public Records Law, applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the Public Records Law are available on state websites.