Library Manager I Job at Henrico County Virginia in Henrico

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 06, 2025.

Manages a branch library or serves as Assistant Manager of an area library or manages an administrative support function in support of Countywide library operations, programming and services (e.g. collection management, materials management, community relations, youth services, etc.); under limited supervision, provides leadership, overall administration and technical expertise for assignment; performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

Henrico County Public Library seeks an experienced and highly-motivated Library Manager I to serve as the Branch Manager at the Sandston Branch Library. This posting may be used to fill additional Library Manager I positions at other library locations.

This position will be responsible for all functions necessary for smooth and successful operation at a branch library including leadership of staff, thorough knowledge of library collections, technology, and HCPL policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for excellent customer service and will demonstrates leadership and strategic vision for their assigned location.

• Works on public service desk.
• Analyzes data, service, and facility needs.
• Sets short and long-term goals.
• Monitors materials, supply, and personnel budgets.
• Manages building, equipment, and maintenance requests.
• Conducts effective hiring processes, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Applies County Personnel Policies and Procedures and consults with County Human Resources staff as needed.
• Refers concerns to Area Library Manager/Library Administration as appropriate.
• Communicates and advocates assigned location's IT infrastructure needs to the Department's IT Manager to ensure appropriate prioritization of needs.
• Requires excellent political astuteness to appropriately represent the Library and County in internal and external interactions, communicating directly with the public, library staff, administrators, Friends of the Library, and county employees from a variety of agencies.
• Serves on the HCPL Leadership Team.

Requirements include:

• Advocate for excellent customer service and innovative programming.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library and information science.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply management and supervisory principles and techniques.
• Ability to lead and inspire superior performance from staff.
• Ability to plan and creatively problem solve.
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with employees and the general public.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and explain library services, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Library Science and four (4) years of relevant library work experience, with two (2) years of relevant supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

• The expected hiring range will be at the lower end of the listed pay scale.
• This posting may be used to fill additional Library Manager I positions at other library locations.
• A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
• May require a valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations within the County.
• Possession of a Librarian's Certificate from the Virginia Board for the Certification of Librarians.
• Night and weekend work is required, including Sunday hours on rotation.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 06, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov/.

Minimum Salary 79144

Maximum Salary 145590

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home