Salary: $84,697.60 - $103,043.20 Annually
Location : Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number:
Department: Lakeview Region - BE/LH/CR/NW
Division: Bellevue
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Union Represented: Yes

General Position Summary

Job Number: 2026-00296

The Assistant Materials Manager supports the daily operations of an assigned library location by supervising Library Pages and Library Page Assistants and overseeing backroom materials and circulation workflows. Working in coordination with the Operations Manager, this role ensures the efficient flow of library materials and consistent staffing of circulation functions, directly supporting patron access to KCLS collections and contributing to a well-run library environment. The ideal candidate will have experience developing systems of accountability.
This role is directly responsible for supervising maintenance of the collection at the largest community library in the King County Library System, encompassing over 200,000 items.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties
The items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Recruits, interviews, and hires Library Pages and Library Page Assistants, ensuring new hire paperwork is accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Supervises direct reports through new hire and ongoing training, coaching, evaluation, and discipline, ensuring that all library policies and procedures are followed. Plans and conducts Library Page staff meetings.
• Creates and manages schedules for Library Page staff based on anticipated workload and ensures adequate staffing is maintained to meet the library's needs. Manages and approves payroll time entries and time off and leave requests.
• Oversees backroom materials workflow at the assigned location, including the processing, sorting, and routing of returned, incoming, and outgoing materials. Monitors holds management and transit preparation to ensure accurate and timely materials movement.
• Coordinates with regional management team on collection maintenance needs and shelf maintenance standards at the location.
• Coordinates daily workflow with the Operations Manager to ensure staffing demands and circulation tasks are met.
• Provides customer service support, including circulation and basic informational assistance.
• As a member of the Regional Management Team, supports the implementation of initiatives and contributes to regional operations and patron services.
• Fosters the development of a cooperative and inclusive work environment.
• Assumes daily person-in-charge responsibility in the absence of the Operations Manager, including resolution or referral of operational issues, staff and patron incidents and concerns, and enforcement of Code of Conduct.
• May act as a point of contact for security and emergency situations.
• Promotes, educates, and supports Intellectual Freedom principles with staff and patrons.

Secondary Duties

1. Performs direct reports' work as needed.
2. Attends meetings, trainings, and serves on various committees.
3. Orders office and equipment materials and supplies, as assigned.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
Each KCLS position has job-specific competencies. These competencies describe characteristics needed for optimum performance in the position. In addition, there are organizational competencies applicable to all positions at KCLS that encompass the culture and set expectations for how work is performed and leadership competencies for all supervisory roles.
Organizational Competencies:

Customer FocusPrimarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high quality, value added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections.

Valuing DiversityManages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn from differences.

Ethics, Values, and JudgementExercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character and action. Defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality.

Professional and Technical KnowledgeDemonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills/and or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to foster personal success and connections for others.

Leadership Competencies:

Coaching and CounselingFacilitates the development of other's knowledge, abilities, and skills to fulfill job and role responsibilities more effectively. Provides timely feedback, guidance, and encouragement to help others achieve better performance and goals; builds confidence of others.

Managerial CourageTactfully provides direct and actionable feedback in a timely manner, is open and direct but not intimidating; deals head-on with people and problems even in the most difficult situations.

Position Competencies:

Decision QualityMakes decisions and solves problems, can deal adeptly with varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk; takes responsibility and accepts ownership for decisions regardless of outcome. Responds promptly and appropriately in crises situations.

Building Effective TeamsBlends people into cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; creates and supports strong morale and a healthy work environment.

AccountabilityHolds self, direct reports, and others accountable for achieving intended outcomes; follows up and monitors progress to ensure that things stay on track; models organizational values and norms.
Desired Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some college level education is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of library experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of management practices and principles of supervision including human resources policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of public library systems, circulation procedures, and materials handling.
• Knowledge of library and office technologies relevant to the job duties.
• Recognizes and sets priorities and can work with frequent interruptions.
• Adept communication and listening skills with various and diverse audiences.
• Effective at conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of scheduling for multiple staff.
• Works independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and adapts to changing needs.

Professional Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Washington State driver's license is required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical library environment. Incumbent must be available for varied work hours including evenings and weekends. Encounters situations that involve behavioral issues. Some travel within the service area is required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

• Frequently sit throughout work shift and occasionally stand and walk.
• Frequently reach out at chest level, occasionally reach down, and seldom reach overhead.
• Constantly use hands in conjunction with frequent finger use. Keyboarding may be repetitive up to occasionally.
• Rotate neck and bend at waist up to occasionally.
• Change tasks depending upon the shift.
• Require extensive close work including use of a computer monitor.
• Seldom operate foot controls.
• Frequently lift and carry items up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift up to 20 lbs., and seldom lift up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally push or pull carts and wheeled equipment with light force.

General Benefits Summary
Paid Time off
It is the policy of KCLS to grant to all part-time and full-time employees:

• Annual Leave (Vacation).
• Sick Leave
• Holidays - KCLS celebrates twelve (12) holidays each year and one (1) floating holiday. Part-time employees are eligible for holiday pay if they are scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls on.

Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits
Our health insurance plans with Kaiser/Premera/Delta Dental are offered at low premium rates to all employees working 20 or more hours per week. Employees may also purchase benefits for dependents and domestic partners.

Retirement - Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are automatically enrolled in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) program. Both KCLS and the employee contribute toward PERS retirement benefits.

Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Employees working 20 hours per week or more can set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for family medical and dependent care needs. KCLS provides an annual employer contribution to Health Saving Account when the employee is enrolled in a high deductible health plan.

Life and Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance
All the employees working 20 hours per week or more qualify for the group term life and AD& D insurance benefits equal to one times their annual salary. Employees working 40 hours per week receive long-term disability insurance.

Optional/Voluntary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the following voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Allstate Identity Theft Protection
• Student Loan Refinance

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (available to all KCLS Employees)

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - You can supplement any other retirement benefits you may have by setting aside pre-tax dollars in this retirement savings account.

Other Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - This employer-sponsored program is a confidential service that can provide referrals to counseling, financial, legal, child care/elder care services.
• Ride-Wise - KCLS encourages you to "leave the car at home" and seek other ways to commute to work. All employees are eligible for reimbursement of 50% of your tax-free ORCA transit pass and van pool. The Guaranteed Ride Home program is also available for staff.
• Tuition Assistance - KCLS encourages employees to pursue college, associate and graduate degrees and certificate programs where such education and knowledge bring value to KCLS. Tuition assistance, as funding permits, is available to all employees.

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Please fill out both the application and this questionnaire completely. Any false or incompleteanswers (such as "see resume" or "see application") may result in you not having an opportunity to interview. Do you agree to answer each of these questions truthfully, and do you understandthat your answers will be compared to the information on your application?

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• No

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Are you a current KCLS employee?

• Yes
• No

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Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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If you responded "No" to the question above, would you be able to obtain a Washington StateDriver's License within 30 days of hire, if selected?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your highest level of completed education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some college and/or certifications
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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How many years of experience do you have in customer service roles that included decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

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Please indicate how many years of library service experience you have.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

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Please indicate how many years of experience you have in a supervisory role.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

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If you indicated that you have supervisory experience, please briefly describe your experience including what position you held, when and where. If no experience, mark "N/A".
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Tell us about your experience working with a commun