Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Library Director
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Deputy Library Director
Location:
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Salary:
$125,444.18 - $219,527.36 Annually Job Type:
FT Salary W BN Job Number:
25-00039 Department:
Library Opening Date:
12/28/2024 Closing Date:
1/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
M04 Posting Type:
Open to General Public Description: Assists the director of Fairfax County Library with the administration and operation of the library system. Coordinates and manages the activities and functions of administration, public services, and technical services. Provides oversight for branch facilities and capital improvement projects. Directs the strategic planning process and the development of short-term goals. Collaborates with branch managers and the director’s leadership team to allocate resources and coordinate services. Participates in administrative meetings of the library; attends Library Board of Trustees meetings. This position reports directly to the director of Fairfax County Library and serves as acting director in the absence of the director. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Illustrative Duties: Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates library operations and services to meet the Library system's mission, goals and objectives. Analyses Library operations and services needs and recommends changes in policies, procedures, practices, equipment, facilities, and/or staffing to meet identified needs. Sets priorities for service provision. In collaboration with the Library Director, evaluates, develops, oversees and implements policy changes. Leads the development and justification of proposed annual budget and supervises the expenditure of Federal, State and local appropriated funds. Collaborates with Library Director and staff in planning and establishment/renovation of branch Libraries and expansion of library services. Collaborates with Branch Managers and members of the executive Leadership Team to allocate staff resources and coordinate programs and services. May initiate and plan surveys of library services and facilities. Interviews and selects professional librarians. Directs preparation of monthly, annual and special reports. Serves as a liaison between the Library and communities it serves, developing positive relationships with civic and community organizations, Friends of the Library groups, and elected and appointed officials. Collaborates with Library Director regarding the Library's public information programs; speaks before civic groups and organizations regarding Library policies and services; attends national, state and local meetings and conferences. Recommends, plans, organizes and coordinates special projects. Attends Library Board meetings. Represents the Library in the absence of the Director. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of library operations, techniques, resources, programs, and services. Knowledge of administration, including organization, human resources, management, capital improvements, and budgeting. Knowledge of strategic planning including community analysis, goal setting, and resource allocation. Knowledge of different areas of library work such as circulation, cataloging, reference, children and adult services, electronic services, etc. Knowledge of current trends and issues in libraries. Ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports. Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to communicate complex concepts orally, in writing, or in presentations. Ability to work effectively with subordinates, co-workers, other County officials, community groups and officials, and the general public. Employment Standards: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university with a master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; plus, five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience; three years of the required experience must include supervision and management experience in an urban or suburban public library system. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians-Required within 3 months. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, to include demonstrated library management experience. Previous managerial experience as a branch manager or manager in a library Administration department/division. Demonstrated experience assisting with or leading the preparation, maintenance, presentation, and justification of program budgets. Superior customer service skills and the ability to build long-lasting business relationships. Direct experience working with library boards. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Ability to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Duties are sedentary. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: 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. We encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. 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.
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Location:
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Salary:
$125,444.18 - $219,527.36 Annually Job Type:
FT Salary W BN Job Number:
25-00039 Department:
Library Opening Date:
12/28/2024 Closing Date:
1/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
M04 Posting Type:
Open to General Public Description: Assists the director of Fairfax County Library with the administration and operation of the library system. Coordinates and manages the activities and functions of administration, public services, and technical services. Provides oversight for branch facilities and capital improvement projects. Directs the strategic planning process and the development of short-term goals. Collaborates with branch managers and the director’s leadership team to allocate resources and coordinate services. Participates in administrative meetings of the library; attends Library Board of Trustees meetings. This position reports directly to the director of Fairfax County Library and serves as acting director in the absence of the director. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Illustrative Duties: Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates library operations and services to meet the Library system's mission, goals and objectives. Analyses Library operations and services needs and recommends changes in policies, procedures, practices, equipment, facilities, and/or staffing to meet identified needs. Sets priorities for service provision. In collaboration with the Library Director, evaluates, develops, oversees and implements policy changes. Leads the development and justification of proposed annual budget and supervises the expenditure of Federal, State and local appropriated funds. Collaborates with Library Director and staff in planning and establishment/renovation of branch Libraries and expansion of library services. Collaborates with Branch Managers and members of the executive Leadership Team to allocate staff resources and coordinate programs and services. May initiate and plan surveys of library services and facilities. Interviews and selects professional librarians. Directs preparation of monthly, annual and special reports. Serves as a liaison between the Library and communities it serves, developing positive relationships with civic and community organizations, Friends of the Library groups, and elected and appointed officials. Collaborates with Library Director regarding the Library's public information programs; speaks before civic groups and organizations regarding Library policies and services; attends national, state and local meetings and conferences. Recommends, plans, organizes and coordinates special projects. Attends Library Board meetings. Represents the Library in the absence of the Director. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of library operations, techniques, resources, programs, and services. Knowledge of administration, including organization, human resources, management, capital improvements, and budgeting. Knowledge of strategic planning including community analysis, goal setting, and resource allocation. Knowledge of different areas of library work such as circulation, cataloging, reference, children and adult services, electronic services, etc. Knowledge of current trends and issues in libraries. Ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports. Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to communicate complex concepts orally, in writing, or in presentations. Ability to work effectively with subordinates, co-workers, other County officials, community groups and officials, and the general public. Employment Standards: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university with a master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; plus, five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience; three years of the required experience must include supervision and management experience in an urban or suburban public library system. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians-Required within 3 months. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, to include demonstrated library management experience. Previous managerial experience as a branch manager or manager in a library Administration department/division. Demonstrated experience assisting with or leading the preparation, maintenance, presentation, and justification of program budgets. Superior customer service skills and the ability to build long-lasting business relationships. Direct experience working with library boards. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Ability to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Duties are sedentary. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: 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. We encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. 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.
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