Regional Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian III)

Salary : $72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually
Location : FRANCONIA GOVT CENTER, 6121 FRANCONIA RD, ALEXANDRIA (KL16), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00922
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S25
Posting Type: Open to General Public


Job Announcement


This position manages and supervises the information department of a regional library. Also manages and supervises the branch in the absence of the branch manager. 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.

This job announcement may be used to fill future full-time Regional Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian III) vacancies.

Salary: The selected applicant's starting salary rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($72,125.46 - $96,167.14) and will not exceed 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. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends. The schedule may also vary depending on the needs of the library.

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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.)

Identifies staff development needs and directs in-branch training programs;
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate personnel;
Schedules staff and plans workflow to ensure adequate coverage;
Oversees the management of the branch collection;
Serves on Branch 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;
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups;
May develop informational finding tools;
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;
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.
Assists regional branch manager in planning and directing activities of a regional library;
Serves as acting branch manager in the absence of the branch manager;
Coordinates information services and training for regional staff.



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.)

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.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school and two years of professional library experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians within three (3) months of date 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:

• Three or more years of library experience, to include two or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience working at a public service desk and providing exemplary front-line customer service (i.e., assisting customers with informational, instructional and/or readers' advisory services).
• Experience and ability to lead a meeting or make a presentation about the library in front of a group.

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 is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO/AA/TTY.

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• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01


Do you possess a master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school?

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of full-time equivalent professional library experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

03


How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you possess, to include training, coaching, and providing performance evaluations to staff? This may include full-time, part-time, and/or volunteer staff.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

04


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working at a public service desk and providing front-line customer service in a library setting, --i.e., assisting customers with informational, instructional and/or readers' advisory services?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

05


In the last year, how many times have you led a meeting or made a presentation about the library in front of a group?

• None
• One to three times
• Four to six times
• Seven or more times

06


The selected applicant's starting salary will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($72,125.46 to $96,167.14) of the advertised compensation range. Are you willing and able to accept a potential salary offer within the aforementioned range if selected for the position? (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County Personnel Regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees).

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable (Compensation rules apply: I am a current Fairfax County Government or Fairfax County Public Schools employee)

Required Question