Librarian I

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Mobile County, AL

Job Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary

Job Number:

Department: Mobile Public Library

Opening Date: 10/02/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Information

This is professional library work over a major sub-function of the library.

JURISDICTION YEARLY SALARY
MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY $45,853 - $73,304

Salary amended 4/22/2024
Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Attainment of a minimum of a master's degree from a recognized college or university in library science or a related field.

Description

For details, please see
Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is unavailable; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL if needed.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

For information on Veterans Preference points,

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request an accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

• Yes
• No

02

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

03

Do you possess a master's degree from a recognized college or university in library science or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience working as a librarian, including your duties and specific responsibilities.In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: To receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working as a Librarian.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

06

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

• I am not a veteran.
• I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

07

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

08

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question