Community Circulation Manager (Library Assistant III

Manages the operations of the circulation department of a community library 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.

Fairfax County Public Library supports the goals of One Fairfax, fostering equity and opportunity in the delivery of programs and services.

Notes:
This job announcement may be used to fill future Community Circulation Manager (Library Assistant III) vacancies.

• Location: Culmore Library is closed for renovations with an anticipated reopening in January 2027. The position will temporarily report to Tysons-Pimmit Regional library located at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22043 during the branch closure.
• Salary: The selected applicant's starting salary will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($55,417.02 to $76,198.51) 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.

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(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.)

• Manages the circulation department of a small or mid-size library (community library);
• Supervises the page manager of a small or mid-size library (community library);
• Communicates and implements circulation policies and procedures at a small or mid-size library (community library);
• Assigns circulation support tasks;
• Identifies and implements departmental development and training needs;
• Resolves complex circulation problems and clients' account issues, such as outstanding books and fines referred from other staff;
• Develops agendas and conducts monthly circulation department staff meetings;
• Serves as liaison with Facilities Coordinator and county facility departments;
• Prepares daily and biweekly circulation or page schedules, ensuring efficient branch coverage;
• Interviews, selects, trains and evaluates the performance of subordinates and volunteers;
• Performs all general public service circulation duties and support tasks;
• Serves as a member of the Branch Management Team;
• May serve as branch Person-In-Charge;
• May assist with outreach and other library programs.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Thorough knowledge of library duties, policies and procedures;
• Mastery in operating a library's automated circulation system;
• Ability to lead and supervise a large team;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative;
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and difficult customers;
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Ability to evaluate procedures and recommend improvements;
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions;
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others;
• Ability to effectively train others;
• Ability to learn and independently use office equipment, including software suites and specialized databases;
• Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
• Ability to adapt to workplace change;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically;
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

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

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Four or more years of experience working in a library setting with three or more years of supervisory experience to include training,…