Librarian III - Sam Lena South Tucson Library

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Pima County Public Library is hiring a Librarian III to serve as the Library Manager of the Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch. We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate about serving the diverse and close-knit community of South Tucson, including patrons who may be unhoused or experiencing food insecurity. In this role, you will lead a team through supportive, fair, and flexible supervision while working to ensure a safe and welcoming space for all, balancing day-to-day operations, community engagement, and the thoughtful use of resources. You will help translate county policies and strategic goals into meaningful public service, while coaching staff, resolving challenges with empathy, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and learning. Spanish language skills are desirable and will support strong connections with the patrons of South Tucson. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in a community-centered library. This position may be required to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Master's Degree in library and information science (MLIS or MLS) from an accredited college or university and five years of professional-level experience performing library work and three years of general supervisory workplace experience. (Note: supervisory experience may run concurrently with library experience identified above or may be ancillary.)
OR: One year of experience with Pima County Public Library as a Librarian II or other similar classifications approved by Director at time of review.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Minimum two (2) years working with vulnerable populations.
Minimum one (1) year working with populations experiencing food insecurity.
Minimum three (3) years working with diverse populations.
Certified/trained in Mental Health First Aid or other relevant mental health and de-escalation techniques.
Minimum four (4) years experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, controls, manages, and participates in the operations of one or more department units, including budget and payroll administration and direct strength-based supervision, training, coaching, and assessment of professional and subordinate unit supervisors
Coordinates the maintenance, repair, and modification of assigned facilities with appropriate County departments and agencies and provides onsite supervision to vendors and service providers
Participates in the development and implementation of departmental strategic directions, policies and procedures by identifying community needs using available data (census, demographic, survey, etc.), providing input, creating related plans for assigned division(s), and motivating staff to apply the organization's values and strategic directions
Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable federal state, county and related laws, rules and regulations within assigned division(s) including maintaining appropriate security and confidentiality within assigned division(s)
May be required to testify in court
In charge of one or more library units including developing Facility Emergency Action Plan(s), serving as Building Coordinator for assigned division(s), and training staff to implement the plan as well as apply other public health and safety practices
Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations, complete associated documentation, and demonstrate effective decision making
Prepares branch or project-specific reports, budget recommendations, and proposals for administrative staff, library-affiliated boards, other departments, and community partners
Serves as committee chair, facilitator, department representative and/or presenter during branch, administrative, departmental, professional association, community, and board meetings
Utilizes and demonstrates understanding of cultural competence, library science, and emotional intelligence to incorporate and support intellectual freedom and community-driven diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for staff and the public.