Position: Assistant Branch Administrator II

Location: Frederick County Public Libraries

Originally posted on MLA Job Line. 

Vacancy Number: FY22-00413 

Responsibilities: Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary leader to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other helping to foster individual and community growth. This professional management position assists in managing the Urbana Regional Library. This position directs and evaluates the work of staff in information and resource management delivery and circulation services; fosters good communication with staff, the public, and library administration; and, assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL’s strategic plan. Supervision is given to professional and paraprofessional staff; supervision is received from the Branch Administrator. 

Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program; Minimum 2 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library, providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years; Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others; Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of enrollment in the Maryland State Teacher’s Pension and Retirement System – current certification must then be maintained. OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Minimum 4 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years; Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others; Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable. NOTE: A related Master’s degree may substitute for a portion of the professional or para-professional library work experience 

Salary Range: $63,235.00 – $75,882.00 annually 

Application Process: Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm, March 14, 2022. For complete job description and to apply go to Frederick County Government 

Special Requests: Closing Date: March 14, 2022.

Position: Branch Administrator I

Location: Frederick County Public Libraries

Originally posted on MLA Job Line. 

Responsibilities: Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary leader for our Middletown Branch Public Library. Located in West-Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and transform, FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.The successful candidate will enter this position as a Branch Administrator I working at the 2500 square foot branch library in Middletown. Currently, a new 15K square foot library is under construction in this community. Six months prior to opening the new branch in 2023, this position will be upgraded to the Branch Administrator II classification, resulting in a pay increase. This position will oversee hiring for the new facility and project management for opening day and beyond. Establish priorities and work schedules for effective utilization of branch staff and manage statistics; compile and prepare reports, data and other written work Provide leadership to branch staff in setting goals and objectives for fulfilling FCPL’s mission and strategic plan .Ensure the branch library is open and operating on schedule Ensure branch security and safety policies and procedures are effective and enforced Assign responsibilities, supervise, direct, evaluate and provide leadership to branch staff; participate in interviewing and selection of staff. Train and/or mentor staff as needed. Lead and coordinate with the Branch management team to identify and solve problems and issues that concern consistency of service and best practices systemwide. Enforce, recommend, develop, revise and train staff on branch and system-wide policy and procedure. Build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and leaders. Write grants to obtain additional funding support for special projects. In collaboration with Library Collections, oversee branch input into the development and maintenance of the branch collections to ensure that the branch collections meet community needs. Represent the Library on internal and external committees and in meetings with citizens and community groups; lead and/or participate on system-wide and branch teams. Implement and direct merchandising and other strategies for in-house marketing of resources. Manage branch public relations matters; receive, respond to and resolve patrons’ complaints and service requests. Actively participate in local, state and national library associations; attend seminars, workshops and continuing education activities; maintain professional affiliations to keep abreast of current and emerging trends, innovation, technology, services and other related areas of library planning and services. Perform other related duties as required 

Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program Minimum 3 years of recent (within the last 10 years) public library work experience. Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others. Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire, current certification must then be maintained OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, Minimum 5 years of recent (within the past 10 years) public library work experience, Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others, Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable, NOTE: A related Master’s degree may substitute for a portion of the professional or para-professional library work experience 

Salary Range: $63,235.00 – $75,882.00. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government webpage. 

Special request: Closing Date-March 10th -4:00pm