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City of Somerville Technician III - West Branch Library in Somerville, Massachusetts
The Somerville Public Library is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, public service-minded individual to join the West Branch. This position is divided between youth services and circulation and will support programming and the daily operation of a busy children’s room and circulation desk. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth of all ages and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Manager of Branch Services and in cooperation with the branch Youth Services Librarian:
Supports selection of materials and collection development for youth of all ages.
Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates programs for children of all ages and backgrounds
Staffs children’s room desk and assists with reference questions.
Plans and implements school visits and neighborhood outreach.
Staffs circulation desk, providing accurate and exceptional service to the public.
Performs clerical Library duties in circulation, receiving new materials, checking library materials in and out, registering new library users and processing cards, and shelving books
Assists the public with basic information requests and with information regarding library policies in an efficient and pleasant manner.
Assists the public with use of Library computers, printer, and copier.
Fills in at other desks and library locations as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field plus one-year experience in a public library, circulation or youth services preferred.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to all library visitors
Ability to work with youth of all ages.
Working knowledge of library circulation systems and office software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) preferred
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across all departments
Ability to push and pull book carts, lift cartons, and carry books
Ability to lift 40 lbs., bend, kneel, and stoop
Ability to speak two or more languages a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential function.
Physical Skills
Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as books, office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.). Job requires ability to bend, lift and carry library materials and pull book carts (up to 50lbs.)
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, and sorting.
Visual Skills
Visual demands include constantly reading documents in print and on the computer, for general understanding and for analytical purposes.
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $67,894 annualized, plus benefits
Union: SMEU B
FLSA: Non Exempt
Date Posted: March 18th, 2025
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.
Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life
Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
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