Job Announcement

This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to update their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied to job# 22-02405 do not need to reapply to be considered.

Coordinates system-wide services, activities and programming to youth and teens. Works with branch staff to develop and/or provide direct programs for youth and teens. Presents professional development workshops, books talks, or informational sessions for teachers and organizations who work with youth and teens. 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 full-time School-Age and Teen Services Outreach Coordinator (Librarian II)vacancies.

Salary: The salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($56,957.47 - $75,943.71) of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply 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. Occasional overtime, evening and weekend hours may be required.

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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.)

• 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;
• Coordinates outreach programs and resources for youth and teens;
• Organizes system-wide activities and events for youth and teens, such as the children's summer reading program and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten;
• Works with library staff to develop and/or provide direct programs for youth and teens;
• Analyzes effectiveness of programming efforts, goals and objectives, summarizes findings, and recommends improvements;
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains partnerships with childcare centers, schools, county agencies, and other organizations;
• Presents professional development workshops, book talks or informational sessions for teachers and organizations who work with youth and teens;
• Provides training and resources to youth services staff and organizes staff meetings.

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;
• Knowledge of children's literature and early literacy concepts;
• Ability to plan, develop, and facilitate programs for youth and teens;
• Ability to develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school and one year of professional library experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of professional library experience to include one or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity to include training, coaching and developing staff.
• Demonstrated experience providing training or making presentations in a formal setting (workshop, meeting, program).
• Demonstrated experience planning, publicizing, executing or evaluating library programs for children and young adults, including outreach programming, author events and systemwide events (e.g., summer reading program, NoVaTeen Book Festival).
• Experience working in partnership with other agencies and organizations.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.
• The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include an oral, practical and/or written exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% 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. EEO/AA/TTY.