LIBRARIAN (DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ONLY) Job at Washoe County in Reno

Overview

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional level librarian services in any of the library divisions, such as information services, cataloging, and public services; and performs related work as required.

This is a Department Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Library System. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

In order to be considered for this recruitment, you must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at 2025.1

Qualifications

One year of full-time paraprofessional library experience AND a master’s degree in library science or library information science from an American Library Association accredited college or university; OR three years of full-time paraprofessional library experience AND a master’s degree in any other discipline; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Demonstrate confidence in and strong aptitude for decision making.
• Recognize that quality customer service is a critical factor in the success of library services.
• Show sincere interest in supporting employee development through coaching and performance management methods.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect for the organization and tenets of library services.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate enthusiasm for the job.
• Have exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong and effective interpersonal skills with clients, division staff, and the general public.
• Exhibit a positive and creative approach to change.
• Exhibit a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of public service.
• Display an ability to adapt to changing circumstances, policies, and priorities.
• Demonstrate a passion for public service and a strong sense of civic duty.
• Be available to work evenings and / or weekend shifts.

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Librarian position.

Background Checks and Employment Conditions

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

Application and Examination Process

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. If you have met the minimum requirements, you will receive an additional email inviting you to schedule your Supervisory Level Exam. If you do not receive an invitation to schedule your exam within five (5) days of the scheduled exam date, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov. You will receive an initial confirmation email once you have selected an exam date and time. In addition, you will receive a follow up email before the exam date with further details related to the examination process.

This exam is tentatively scheduled to be held on Thursday October 16, 2025. You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score prior to the exam date.

This exam will be administered and proctored in Reno, NV on the above scheduled date and you must be present to test. The exam will be 100% online multiple choice and will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas : Staff Development; Evaluating Employee Performance; Managing Change within an Organization; Conflict Resolution; Communication; Budget and Resource Allocation.

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. If there are less than 20 qualified candidates after the recruitment closes, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled and fewer than 20 candidates take the exam, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates in attendance or with a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list.

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.

4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.

5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select :

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link : 2025.2

Questions : Indu Moore imoore@washoecounty.gov 775-328-2095

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

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