Chugiak Eagle River Library Branch Manager (Professional Librarian II) - Range 14 / NON

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT:  Library

HOURS OF WORK:  Tuesday; 10:15 AM to 6:15 PM; Wednesday thru Saturdays 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM

LOCATION OF WORK: Chugiak Eagle River Library: 12001 Business Blvd. #175, Eagle River, AKResponsible for the efficient operation of a branch library location: hire, train, schedule and supervise the library branch team; encourage staff development and innovation; plan and evaluate dynamic library programs and services that encourage learning and understanding; provide respectful and consistent research, assistance and customer service; select and evaluate materials; make library and collection welcoming and accessible to all ages; interpret and assure compliance of policy and procedure to ensure equity of treatment for public and staff; effectively communicate with respect and courtesy to resolve patron and personnel issues; pursue opportunities for connecting the community and library through outreach and partnerships including building volunteer support; conduct community assessment to determine needs; monitor library budget; perform administrative record keeping and recording.

Develop, promote, publicize, implement and evaluate programs, services, special events, and outreach efforts to stimulate use of the library and library resources. Attend community meetings and act as a liaison between the library and community groups. Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers, the public and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect and fairness to build an environment of trust; contribute to a collaborative, committed and collegial work environment. Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school and one (1) year of library experience at the supervisory level or working in a technical specialty.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at the time of hire. 

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

 NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571