Fairfax County Government
Youth Services Manager (Librarian II)
Fairfax County Government, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Job Announcement
Manages and supervises youth department of a regional library. Serves as person-in-charge as needed. Serves on branch management team. 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 Youth Services Manager (Librarian II) vacancies.
Salary:
The starting annual salary offer will be in the minimum to mid-point range ($65,474.66 to $87,299.47) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Schedule:
Scheduling flexibility is imperative. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video "Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the Library".
Illustrative Duties (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.)
Serves on Branch Management Team
Serves as person-in-charge
May schedule staff and plan workflow to ensure adequate coverage
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
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups
May develop informational finding tools
May select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel
May facilitate staff meetings
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
Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials
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
Directly supervises youth services within the branch
Manages all activities of the youth service department at a regional library
Oversees the management of the youth collection in the branch
Serves as a system resource for reader's advisory and programming for youth
May partner with schools and community organizations to provide library services for youth and teens
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
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
Ability to plan and provide youth-oriented library programs and outreach
Enhanced knowledge of youth materials and programming
Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library school and one year of professional library experience.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three (3) months of appointment to the position.
Necessary Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience assisting the public in a library setting, specifically assisting in locating reading materials and information
Two or more years of professional library experience, to include demonstrated supervisory experience training, coaching, providing performance evaluations, planning, and scheduling workloads for full-time and/or part-time staff
Experience providing readers' advisory services to patrons requiring children's literature or materials
Experience planning, developing, and facilitating programs for children and young adults
Experience explaining library policies and procedures to patrons
Experience planning, publicizing, executing or evaluating library programs for children and young adults, including storytelling, book talking and summer reading programs
Physical Requirements Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County Diverse Community Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
EEO Statement 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Salary:
The starting annual salary offer will be in the minimum to mid-point range ($65,474.66 to $87,299.47) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Schedule:
Scheduling flexibility is imperative. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video "Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the Library".
Illustrative Duties (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.)
Serves on Branch Management Team
Serves as person-in-charge
May schedule staff and plan workflow to ensure adequate coverage
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
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups
May develop informational finding tools
May select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel
May facilitate staff meetings
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
Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials
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
Directly supervises youth services within the branch
Manages all activities of the youth service department at a regional library
Oversees the management of the youth collection in the branch
Serves as a system resource for reader's advisory and programming for youth
May partner with schools and community organizations to provide library services for youth and teens
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
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
Ability to plan and provide youth-oriented library programs and outreach
Enhanced knowledge of youth materials and programming
Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library school and one year of professional library experience.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three (3) months of appointment to the position.
Necessary Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience assisting the public in a library setting, specifically assisting in locating reading materials and information
Two or more years of professional library experience, to include demonstrated supervisory experience training, coaching, providing performance evaluations, planning, and scheduling workloads for full-time and/or part-time staff
Experience providing readers' advisory services to patrons requiring children's literature or materials
Experience planning, developing, and facilitating programs for children and young adults
Experience explaining library policies and procedures to patrons
Experience planning, publicizing, executing or evaluating library programs for children and young adults, including storytelling, book talking and summer reading programs
Physical Requirements Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County Diverse Community Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
EEO Statement 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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