Regional Assistant Circulation Manager (Library Assistant II)

Job Announcement

Manages the operations of the Circulation Department in the absence of the circulation manager and serves as person-in-charge as needed. Serves on branch management team. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves customer issues. Performs all essential circulation 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 future Regional Assistant Circulation Manager vacancies.

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.

The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($23.3736 - $31.1650) of the advertised compensation range (Note : Compensation rules per Fairfax County personnel regulations apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees).

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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.)

• Assists in the overall management of the circulation department of a large library (regional library);
• Communicates circulation policies and procedures;
• Prepares daily and biweekly circulation or page schedules, ensuring efficient branch coverage;
• Assists in the management of the circulation department;
• Interviews, selects, trains and evaluates the performance of subordinates and volunteers;
• Serves as manager-in-charge of circulation department as required;
• Communicates circulation policies and procedures;
• Resolves non-routine circulation problems and clients' account issues, referring as appropriate;
• Performs all general public service circulation duties and support tasks;
• Serves as a member of the Branch Management Team;
• May schedule staff and plan workflow to ensure adequate coverage;
• May serve as branch Person-In-Charge;

May assist with outreach and other library programs.

Serves as volunteer coordinator.

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 learn and independently use office equipment, including software suites and

Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

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Completion of two years (60 semester hours) of course work at an accredited college or university; plus, two years of full-time library experience or the equivalent amount of part-time library experience, including one year performing duties comparable to Library Assistant I.

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 :

Two or more years of experience working in a public library, to include supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. 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.

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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Salary : $23 - $31