The City of Houston
Librarian II Moody Neighborhood Library Manager
The City of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Librarian II Moody Neighborhood Library Manager
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Librarian II Moody Neighborhood Library Manager
Salary
$58,422.00 - $63,409.58 Annually
Location
9525 Irvington
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
37687
Department
Houston Public Library
Division
HPL - NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY SYSTEM
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: Customer Experience
Section: Neighborhood Libraries
Location: Moody Library
9525 Irvington Blvd.
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00pm (rotating)
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an experienced, innovative, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II Manager at the Moody Neighborhood Library. The Librarian II Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for their assigned library location(s), programs, and staff. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.
The Librarian II Neighborhood Library Manager duties will include:
Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations.
Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
Overseeing creative and innovative programs and library services for all ages.
Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations and key community members to promote library services.
Taking initiative to creatively solve problems and possessing sound decision-making skills.
Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
Performing collection development and maintenance.
Provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers.
Serving as the person in charge.
Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/all-locations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
OR
Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two years of professional library experience. A Master of Library Science must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of library experience are required, including one (1) year of management experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.
PREFERENCES
-PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision.
Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
F actors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1472.
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?
Yes
No
03
Which statement best describes your education and experience in Library Science?
Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of library experience.
Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of professional library experience. (Note: A Master's of Library Science degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification).
None of the above applies to me
04
Please indicate the number of years you have supervised staff and/or volunteers in a Library setting: (select one)
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
No experience
05
Briefly describe your experience working in libraries. (If you have none, please put N/A)
06
Please briefly describe your supervisory experience. (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A
07
Are you willing to work a rotating shift, which will consist of varied hours within Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:15pm?
Yes
No
08
Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research:
Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities)
Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting)
Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/ consolidation)
No Experience
09
Please indicate languages which you are fluent (reading, writing, and speaking). Check all that apply:
English
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Arabic
French
Other Languages
I am not bilingual
10
Customer service jobs such as this one can often involve stressful interactions with customers on a daily basis and requires dealing with people who may become upset with you or be disruptive and confrontational. How comfortable are you with diffusing these types of interactions?
Very Comfortable (I remain calm and enforce rules consistently and feel empowered to call police when necessary
Comfortable (I seek assistance for more difficult situations
Very Uncomfortable (I don’t feel comfortable in high-stress situations and seek backup often or delegate to someone else)
11
Briefly describe your experience developing partnerships, working with key community stakeholders, and conducting outreach to the community. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A)
12
How many years of experience do you have with planning, implementing, and marketing programs?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years or more
13
Do you have a current valid driver license?
Yes
No
Required Question
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Librarian II Moody Neighborhood Library Manager
Salary
$58,422.00 - $63,409.58 Annually
Location
9525 Irvington
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
37687
Department
Houston Public Library
Division
HPL - NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY SYSTEM
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: Customer Experience
Section: Neighborhood Libraries
Location: Moody Library
9525 Irvington Blvd.
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00pm (rotating)
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an experienced, innovative, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II Manager at the Moody Neighborhood Library. The Librarian II Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for their assigned library location(s), programs, and staff. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.
The Librarian II Neighborhood Library Manager duties will include:
Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations.
Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
Overseeing creative and innovative programs and library services for all ages.
Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations and key community members to promote library services.
Taking initiative to creatively solve problems and possessing sound decision-making skills.
Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
Performing collection development and maintenance.
Provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers.
Serving as the person in charge.
Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/all-locations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
OR
Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two years of professional library experience. A Master of Library Science must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of library experience are required, including one (1) year of management experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.
PREFERENCES
-PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision.
Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
F actors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1472.
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?
Yes
No
03
Which statement best describes your education and experience in Library Science?
Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of library experience.
Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of professional library experience. (Note: A Master's of Library Science degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification).
None of the above applies to me
04
Please indicate the number of years you have supervised staff and/or volunteers in a Library setting: (select one)
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
No experience
05
Briefly describe your experience working in libraries. (If you have none, please put N/A)
06
Please briefly describe your supervisory experience. (If you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A
07
Are you willing to work a rotating shift, which will consist of varied hours within Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:15pm?
Yes
No
08
Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research:
Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities)
Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting)
Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/ consolidation)
No Experience
09
Please indicate languages which you are fluent (reading, writing, and speaking). Check all that apply:
English
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Arabic
French
Other Languages
I am not bilingual
10
Customer service jobs such as this one can often involve stressful interactions with customers on a daily basis and requires dealing with people who may become upset with you or be disruptive and confrontational. How comfortable are you with diffusing these types of interactions?
Very Comfortable (I remain calm and enforce rules consistently and feel empowered to call police when necessary
Comfortable (I seek assistance for more difficult situations
Very Uncomfortable (I don’t feel comfortable in high-stress situations and seek backup often or delegate to someone else)
11
Briefly describe your experience developing partnerships, working with key community stakeholders, and conducting outreach to the community. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A)
12
How many years of experience do you have with planning, implementing, and marketing programs?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years or more
13
Do you have a current valid driver license?
Yes
No
Required Question