Librarian I

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to support the efforts of local libraries primarily in the areas of children’s materials and assistant management of branches. Primary work responsibilities may include: performing circulation duties; creating and implementing programs and events; serving patrons and the public; performing collection maintenance, assisting in the management of a facility; and performing a variety of library-related duties. The Librarian I classification indirectly supervises employees and may serve as supervisors in the absence of a supervisory librarian; however, they do not have final supervisory authority. The Librarian I classification differs from the Library Assistant classification series in that Librarian I incumbents are more involved in the management of an assigned facility. The Librarian I classification differs from the Librarian II classification in that the Librarian II incumbents serve as technical experts in a specific library discipline. The Librarian I classification is typically supervised by a Librarian II, III, or IV.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, English, Computer Science, Library Science, or a closely related degree and one year of experience performing technical library work such as circulation and collection maintenance. A Master's degree from an accredited program in librarianship or school library media may be substituted for the required experience.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Montgomery City County Public Library. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If qualified applications are received that exceed the number of vacancies, a selection device will be used to rank the qualified applicants on the eligible register and tied scores will not be broken. If qualified applications are received that is less than the number of vacancies, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)