Library Manager / Librarian III

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an appointive basis for the Civil Service examination process for a Library Manager/Librarian III.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefit Guide.

Under the direction of the Library Director or their designee, manage and coordinate a division of the Library (e.g.: Youth Services, Adult Services, Technical Services, or Evergreen Branch). The work involves hiring, training, oversight, and evaluation of professional, clerical, and volunteer staff, acting as a liaison with other community agencies serving similar populations and working with potential funding sources to generate additional resources and support. Employees in this class serve on the Library's Leadership Team to determine overall Library goals, coordinate services, and formulate policies and procedures. The work is reviewed by observation and through evaluation of reports and projects. This position oversees a small staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees and various volunteer positions.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on theCity’s website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.

• Master’s Degree in Library Science AND
• 4 years progressively responsible public library experience, including experience leading special projects or supervisory experience, as well as considerable experience in an independent work environment.
• Washington State Librarian Certification is required within six months of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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 essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office and/or public library environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read from printed books, computer screens, maps and diagrams, sit, use a keyboard and/or telephone and occasionally lift boxes of books and/or office supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required.
• Occasional fieldwork may be required.
• Attendance and participation at evening meetings may be required.
• May be required to work a varied schedule including evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

All interested applicants are required to submit:

• City of Everett online employment application
• Resume (not to exceed two pages) - Failure to provide a resume may disqualify candidates from the process.
• Cover Letter

Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers.

PROCEDURES/DEADLINE

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/promotional.
• Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system.
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Filing Opens: 5/6/2026

Filing Closes: 5/20/2026

APPOINTIVE

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