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It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

The Hiring Range for this position is: $62,376.80 - $77,971.00/Annually

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, September 2, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:  Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 

Why Work for Aurora?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
• Retirement pension plan
• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Remote work opportunities

Department Information

The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture and history into the lives of Aurora citizens. We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free programs and services to the community.  Please go to www.auroralibrary.org to learn more about the Aurora Public Library.

 Library Services Summary

• 7 locations
• Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines
• Database and language learning programs
• Public computers
• Study space
• Printing, faxing and scanning services
• Community events, programs, and activities for all ages 

Cultural Services Summary

• Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites
• Aurora Fox Arts Center -Theater
• Bicentennial Arts Center
• Art in Public Places collection (over 240 commissioned pieces around the city)

Position Information

This is your chance to improve the lives of so many through public library service! Create positive impact on the Northwest Aurora neighborhood at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, used by a diverse group of patrons who come from all over the world with diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds. We are looking for a dynamic person who is interested in getting to know the community, partners and patrons. This Michael Brendle designed library currently has a design plan to expand to a second floor. The successful candidate will be looking at how to expand services once the library doubles in size. This library has the potential to become the community hub of original Aurora, but has not yet realized its full programming and service potential. Be the person who helps drive such an important and lasting change in this historical and diverse neighborhood!

Locations: Will work primarily at an assigned location, hours may change based on business need.  May be required to occasionally to substitute at another Aurora Library location based on staffing needs.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (9898 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010)

Primary hours will include days, nights, and weekends. Hours are subject to change dependent upon department needs.   

 The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as the onsite supervisor and is responsible for providing leadership, managing branch staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
• Working with staff to create and implement goals that support the library’s Annual Plan and Strategic Plan
• Creating staffing schedules and plans
• Reviewing and analyzing data to reach library output goals, accountable for achieving location’s key results
• Providing and implementing current policy and procedure, as well as recommendations for future changes
• Planning, implementing, and overseeing programming for all ages at a branch library
• Providing daily help to patrons and responding to difficult and complex customer service issues
• Administering and tracking budgets and expenditures
• The primary focus for this position is daily operations management and staff supervision, the secondary focus is programming and outreach
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:  

• Master’s degree in library science

Experience:  

• At least three (3) years of professional librarian experience
• At least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preferred knowledge of Sierra ILS
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus

Skills:  

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
• Flexibility and desire to accomplish system-wide goals and objectives
• Skills in effective decision making
• Innovative approach
• Enthusiastic about change and able to communicate that enthusiasm to staff
• Problem solving skills
• Skill in the use of windows-based programs
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Abilities:  

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Exercise good judgement in difficult and/or tense situations
• Communicate with diverse customers/staff of all ages in a professional, age and culturally, appropriate manner
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce
• Administer budgets
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel: 

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, carts and moveable shelving

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment with a designated office and shared workstations and equipment
• This job is best suited for someone who likes to work on multiple tasks and projects at once due to working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of competing interests
• Occasionally works nights and weekends
• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting with a program or outreach events in varying weather conditions

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
• For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.