Regional Library Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually
Location : CENTREVILLE REGIONAL LIBRARY, 14200 ST. GERMAIN DR., CENTREVILLE (CJ06), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00999
Department: Library
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S28
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position manages and supervises a regional library. Leads branch management team and serves as liaison to library administration and departments. Promotes relationships with the community. 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.
Fairfax County Public Library supports the goals of fostering equity and opportunity in the delivery of programs and services.
This job announcement may be used to fill future Regional Branch Manager vacancies. Current vacancy is at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, VA, 20121-2299.
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 salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range of $83,009.89 to $110,679.92 and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations 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.)
Plans and directs the services and activities of a regional library;
Identifies staff development needs and directs in-branch or departmental training programs;
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate personnel;
Facilitates staff meetings;
Schedules staff and plans workflow to ensure adequate coverage or manages the system collection under the guidance of the Collection Services Coordinator;
Oversees the management of the branch collection;
Serves on Branch or Department 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 readers advisory and collection questions;
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups;
May develop informational finding tools;
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.
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 supervise multiple large departments, including managers;
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
school and three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including two years in a responsible 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 to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public library experience in a variety of increasingly responsible leadership positions.
• Supervisory experience to include training, coaching, providing performance evaluations for staff, planning and scheduling workloads for staff.
• Experience with leading professional-level project teams, presenting high level management reports, budgeting, programming, employee development, branch status and strategic initiatives and community assessment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

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 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• 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 increasingly responsible 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
Within a library system, how many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you possess, to include training, coaching, providing performance evaluations to staff, as well as planning and scheduling workloads for staff? This may include full-time and/or part-time 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 staff members, interns or volunteers have you professionally supervised in a library setting?

• None
• Less than 10 staff members, interns or volunteers
• 10 to less than 20 staff members, interns or volunteers
• 20 to less than 30 staff members, interns or volunteers
• 30 to less than 40 staff members, interns or volunteers
• 40 or more staff members, interns or volunteers

05
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a public library in a leadership position?

• 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

06
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

07
In the last three years, how often have you participated on a professional-level project team to support the development, communication, training or implementation of a county/city, library system or community initiative?

• None
• One to two times
• Three to four times
• Five or more times

08
In the last three years, how often have you been responsible for preparing and presenting reports to management-level staff with regard to budget, programming, staffing, problem behavior, branch status, branch strategic initiatives and community assessment?

• None
• One to five times
• Six to ten times
• Eleven or more times

09
The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($83,009.89 to $110,679.92) 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)

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