Job Abstract

Manages and supervises a regional library. Leads branch management team and serves as liaison to library administration and departments. Promotes relationships with the community. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves more complex customer issues. Performs all essential information and support duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future Regional Branch Manager vacancies. Current vacancy is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22043.

Salary: The selected applicant's starting salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range of $76, 117.81 to $101,490.27 and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees).

Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Plans and directs the services and activities of a regional library;
• Identifies staff development needs and directs in-branch or departmental training programs;
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate personnel;
• Facilitates staff meetings;
• Schedules staff and plans workflow to ensure adequate coverage or manages the system collection under the guidance of the Collection Services Coordinator;
• Oversees the management of the branch collection;
• Serves on Branch or Department Management Team;
• Serves as person-in-charge;
• Resolves non-routine patron interactions by communicating and interpreting library policy for staff and the general public;
• Addresses the more difficult and complex reference, and reader advisory services readers advisory and collection questions;
• Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups;
• May develop informational finding tools;
• Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;
• Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;
• Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials;
• Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;
• Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;
• Performs copy cataloging of library materials;
• Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;
• Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field;
• May supervise volunteers.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Ability to supervise multiple large departments, including managers;
• Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop, and conduct appropriate services;
• Ability to set goals and objectives;
• Ability to analyze information and prepare a variety of reports;
• General knowledge of statistics and budget preparation;
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload of the department;
• Ability to effectively select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates;
• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science;
• Knowledge of library reference sources and methods;
• Ability to create or curate professional resources;
• Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection;
• Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload;
• Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative;
• Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
• Knowledge of the Library's operating procedures;
• Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public;
• Ability to promote interest in library services;
• Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach;
• Ability to adapt to workplace change;
• Ability to classify and catalog material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school and three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including two years in a responsible supervisory capacity.

• Public library experience in a variety of increasingly responsible leadership positions.
• Experience with leading professional-level project teams, presenting high level management reports, budgeting, programming, employee development, strategic initiatives and community assessment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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