Senior Library Assistant- Circulation (32 hours per week)
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Senior Library Assistant- Circulation (32 hours per week)
Salary
$25.42 - $34.07 Hourly
Location
Oregon 97223, OR
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2025-00151
Department
Library
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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+ Benefits
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Overview
At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
OUR VALUES
At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.
Examples of Duties
The Tigard Public library is seeking an organized and innovative Senior Library Assistant to support our forward thinking and highly dedicated Circulation team. An ideal candidate for this position has a passion for working with the public, is a skilled communicator, thoughtful, attentive to detail, and works with a spirit of inclusive collaboration.
+ Coach staff though patron interactions and account issues as needed.
+ Interpret and answer questions regarding library circulation policies and procedures.
+ Assess daily workloads and direct workflow accordingly. Check on the completion and accuracy of work assigned.
+ Participate in or lead department projects as needed.
+ Perform opening and closing duties, including securing and un-securing the building, checking for staff and volunteer absences, and preparing work for staff and volunteers.
+ Perform clerical duties including running reports, recording statistics, and balancing cash drawer.
+ Serve as part of the Library's Person In Charge (PIC) Team.
+ This role will not perform any Reader Services or Technical Services duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
+ Equivalent to a high school diploma AND
+ Two (2) years of experience in library services
+ Some lead experience (preferred)
Supplemental Information
Union Representation: SEIU
Schedule: 32 hours per week, including nights and a Saturday or Sunday
How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veterans' preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
In addition to being a great place to work (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/jobs) , the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:
Choice of health and dental plans
Generous retirement plan
City-paid HRA-VEBA
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays plus 20 additional hours of floating holiday time
Life and disability insurance
Universal transit pass through TriMet
This job classification is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), OPEU Local 503
Click here (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/benefits) for more detailed benefits information.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Associate's Degree
+ Associate's Degree and additional coursework
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
+ Master's Degree or higher
02
Which best describes your years of experience in library services?
+ none
+ less than 1 year
+ 1-2 years
+ 2 or more years
03
Which of the following best describes the extent of your experience in a lead role?
+ none
+ less than 1 year
+ 1-2 years
+ 2 or more years
04
Tell us about a time you deescalated a situation and what specific steps you took?
05
Tell us about your experience both training staff in proper work procedures and inspecting the work of staff in order to maintain established quality control standards. Please provide specific examples.
Required Question
Employer
City of Tigard
Address
13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223
Website
http://www.tigard-or.gov
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