Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
City of Boston
Boston, MA, USA
USD 60,773.48-79,000.42 / year
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
Generalist I
- Req ID
- 2024-28532
- Dept
- Boston Public Library
- Position
- Regular Full-Time
- Location
- BPL Brighton Branch
- Salary Min
- 60,773.48
- Salary Max
- 79,000.42
- Union
- PSA
- Openings
- 1
- Posting End Date
- 4/17/2025
- Contact Email
- emclaughlin@bpl.org
Overview:
Under supervision and within the framework of Library policies and practices, to participate in services to a diverse population characteristic to an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring the application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources, and services.
Reports To:
Branch Librarian or ranking staff member.
Supervises:
As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.
Responsibilities:
Under supervision, performs the following:
- Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of the Library’s program of service to adults, young adults, and children as assigned through personal consultations, reference and readers’ advisory services, outreach, and programs.
- Participates in the development of interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and in the implementation of activities to stimulate the use of the Library’s resources by the community and local service agencies and organizations.
- Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for assigned segments of the general public.
- Performs readers’ advisory services and difficult or involved references for the general public.
- Provides instruction to increase patrons’ skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
- Manages program funds as assigned.
- Participates in the development of assigned book collection and manages the appropriate materials budget.
- Assists in the compilation of annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
- Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on assigned activities within the branch.
- May be responsible for day-to-day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member.
- May participate in recommending and /or planning changes in service or new services.
- Actively participates in system-wide committees, training, and other professional activities.
- Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university and a master’s degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
- Knowledge of popular literature, including bibliographic tools and sources.
- Knowledge of programming techniques for the general public.
- Interest in community and library work.
- Willingness and ability to develop strong interactive community relationships.
- Willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently.
- Good oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases.
- Ability to work well with staff and the public.
- Initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
- CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-1
Hours per week: 35
Options:
Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed
The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.
The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.
We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.