Company Profile
Multnomah County Library
Company Overview
Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi River, with a history that reaches back to 1864. Today, Central Library and the other 18 neighborhood libraries that make up the library system house a collection of two million books and other library materials.
Multnomah County Library is a premier library system and Oregon's largest public library, serving nearly one-fifth of the state's population. The work environment encourages creativity, provides challenges, and allows individuals to realize their potential in a team atmosphere.
Multnomah County Library is a learning organization with a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement and exceptional customer service. The library actively recruits persons from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to enhance service to its diverse community.
Benefits
Multnomah County provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. Family members, including qualified domestic partners and their children, are eligible under most Multnomah County benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on bargaining unit affiliation and employment status.
Health Care:
Six medical/vision options and two dental options are offered to employees. Coverage is included for the employee and immediate family, i.e. spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependent children. The County pays a portion of the cost of health care premiums, with employees sharing in the cost. Full-time employees pay approximately 10% of the cost of their coverage, part-time employees pay a larger share. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following employment – if enrollment forms have been submitted in a timely manner. There is also an Opt Out option, which provides a cash payment to employees who have group coverage under another health plan and decline medical coverage through Multnomah County.
Paid Leave (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement Leave):
New employees typically receive 12 vacation days a year in represented positions. This amount increases substantially with length of service with the County, and differs among bargaining units. In addition to paid vacation time, employees receive:
•Ten paid holidays each year.
•12 days of sick leave per year (for full-time employees) with no maximum accrual.
•Three days of fully paid bereavement leave. This may be extended up to six days if substantial travel is involved.
Flexible Work Schedules:
Depending on assignment, Multnomah County offers a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs.