Atchison Public Library
Atchison is a historic
community located 55 miles northwest of Kansas City and is located at the
westernmost bend of the Missouri River with a population of
10,380. When visiting Atchison you are following in the footsteps of
other great explorers, from Lewis and Clark to present-day
astronauts. World famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart was born in
Atchison and spent much of her formative years in Atchison. The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad was established in Atchison in 1860. Its
location on the Missouri River and railroad connections made Atchison an
important industrial center. One of Atchison’s strengths is its
variety of educational opportunities. Public and private schools, Northeast
Kansas Area Technical College and Benedictine College, a four-year liberal arts
college offer a wide diversity of educational choices for all ages in the
Atchison area. Leisure activities are abundant for residents as well
as visitors. Recreational opportunities include organized sports for youth and
adults, a Municipal swimming pool, bowling center, visual and performing arts,
museums and a year-round calendar of festivals and special events, including
the Amelia Earhart Festival and Lakefest. Several beautiful city parks offer
swimming, field sports, horseshoes, hiking and biking, fishing, camping and picnicking. Golfers can choose
from a private course at Pineview Country Club or a public course at Bellevue
Country Club. The recently completed Riverfront
Development project provides an abundance of opportunities for walkers, bicyclists,
boaters, or those who just want to relax for a bit. Beautiful
historic homes along tree lined streets, a diverse community, and a thriving
community makes Atchison a great place to live.
EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS
Thank you for your
interest in employment with the Atchison Public Library. By submitting
your application for any position with the Atchison Public Library, you
understand and agree to the following statements:
- You represent that the contents of the application are
true and correct and that no pertinent information has been omitted.
- You authorize investigation of any or all statements on
the application, and you hold harmless any former employer, acquaintance,
or reference for any information provided to the Atchison Public Library. Falsification,
misrepresentation or omission of information could be just cause for
dismissal at any time.
- You understand that you may be required to take
relevant employment testing for the purpose of determining your capability
of performing the duties of the position.
- The Atchison Public Library is committed to a drug-free
workplace and requires pre-employment drug screening for most
positions. If you are selected for employment you agree to
participate in the appropriate job related physical, psychological, and
physical abilities examinations. These examinations are paid
for by the Atchison Public Library. Transportation and time involved
taking the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
- Employment with the Atchison Public Library is
considered “at-will” and nothing contained within the Library’s
applications, advertisement process, or the personnel policies and
guidelines constitute an employment contract. The Atchison Public
Library reserves the right to hire the applicant the Library feels is the
best suited for the position.
Benefits:
- VACATION LEAVE – Paid vacation leave after six months of employment of 8
hours per month for full-time (40hr) employees, and 4 hours per month for
part-time (20hr) employees.
- SICK LEAVE – Full-time (40hr) employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, and
part-time (20hr) employees accrue 4 hours per month.
- KPERS RETIREMENT PLAN –The
Library provides Kansas Public Employer’s Retirement System (KPERS)
program for employees who work an average of at least 20hrs per week
- WAGES –
The Library Director reviews employee wages for adjustments as needed.
- HEATH CARE –
The Library is currently a member of the BCBS of Kansas insurance plan and
currently subsidizes a portion of the health care premiums. Health
care includes dental coverage. All full-time (40hr) employees are
eligible to participate.
- HOLIDAY LEAVE –
All full-time and regular part-time employees are eligible to earn eleven
(11) holidays per year.
The Atchison Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Atchison
Public Library not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the
general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of
race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, genetics,
veteran status or any other similarly protected status.
Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Library shall make
reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the
modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability,
unless the Library can demonstrate that making the modifications would
fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program or
activity. In the provision of auxiliary aids or services, including
modifications in policies, practices or procedures the Atchison Public Library
will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs
involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring
reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should
notify the Library Director.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any
questions about employment with the Atchison Public Library other than job
openings, which are listed through this site, please contact:
Gary Landeck, Director
Atchison Public Library
401 Kansas Avenue
Atchison, KS 66002
Ph (913) 367-1902 x208
[email protected]