Librarian III (3153)

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.

THIS EMPLOYMENT LIST MAY ALSO BE USED FOR FUTURE EAST & WEST JEFFERSON LIBRARY DEPARTMENT VACANCIES.

The purpose of this position is to manage all facets of branch operations or provide specialized, technical and/or administrative work in one of the functional areas of the library system. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations at the library.  Employees in this class perform professional level work in assisting patrons with their informational needs and supervising staff engaged in providing library services. Oversees and ensures adherence to all applicable library policies, procedures and guidelines; interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to staff and patrons. Handles customer complaints and requests with discretion and good judgment. This position resolves circulation problems and complex circulation situations. Makes recommendations for the development and revision of policies and procedures, and to improve library operations.  Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Possession of a Master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association; PLUS, at least two (2) years of paid librarian/library associate work experience in a library.

Substitution: Bilingual written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB NO: 3153-12A
DATE: 05/06/11
RE-OPENED: 12/15/23
AMENDED: 09/27/24

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053