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Salary: $60,125.00 - $74,300.00 Annually
Location : Morgan Memorial Library, Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04475
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under limited supervision, serves as the manager of a specific division or area and is responsible for planning, leading, managing, and evaluating library operations and staff. Ensures that all services are in alignment with the library's strategic goals and are implemented effectively. Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate staff, establishing standards for services and collections, monitoring the budget, researching and formulating long range goals, developing policies, and planning and evaluating programs, services, and goals. Reports to the Library Manager.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff of employees and volunteer workers; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels, disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates work activities; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex problem situations and provides technical expertise.
• Coordinates library selection process; assists with collection development; selects materials for purchase; receives and processes materials for inclusion in the library collection; repairs or discards damaged/obsolete materials.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, receipts, requests for materials, supply orders, patron records, statistical data, in-house manuals, patron guides or other documents.
• Reviews and recommends software programs to improve the efficiency of the day-to-day operations.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software at all library locations.
• Participates in hiring process for full-time and part-time library staff.
• Examines statistical data to make workflow improvements or schedule changes.
• Supervises, evaluates and trains staff through ongoing feedback and annual performance evaluations.
• Assists patrons in all aspects of public service, including locating information from print and non-print sources, teaching patrons how to use library catalog, databases, and assisting patrons with concerns about library policy.
• Supervises and evaluates operations of area of responsibility, programs, and services by making site visits and meeting with staff.
• Supervises subordinate personnel, including training, scheduling, assigning and evaluating work.
• Develops programs and services that meet the needs of the public and are aligned with best practices set forth by ALA and state educational standards and works with granting agencies to obtain funding for projects.
• Assists with the development, monitoring, and implementation of the relevant budget.
• Coordinates programs and services by working with agencies and organizations outside the library to develop programs of mutual interest, working with City departments, and ensuring that services are reaching the community.
• Acts as a mentor to staff by assisting with their professional development and morale, and providing assistance as needed.
• Provides classes, events, and programs to the community and staff.
• Serves as Library Manager in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in an ALA accredited program in Library Science or possession of Librarian's Professional Certificate from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Library Board, and 3 to 5 years of professional level public library experience in a library setting, including 1 to 2 years of administrative/supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and or departmental practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position.
• Knowledge and understanding of technological needs of a library system and able to continually evaluate the current operating system to update, maintain, improve, and change the system to ensure optimal operations for both public access and staff users.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and methods utilized within the department.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques for development and administering programs.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, and able to effectively lead, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Knowledge of local and national library policy effecting the provision of library services and able to determine the application of policy to daily activities.
• Knowledge and proficiency of computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
• Skilled and responsible for actions of others, requiring development of procedures and constant decisions affecting subordinate workers, customers, or others in the general public; works in a very fluid environment with guidelines but significant variation.
• Ability to troubleshoot specific operating problems and correct to ensure continuous operating. Understands the technical services areas of the library system and able to provide supervisory assistance in performing such tasks.
• Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, administrative changes, or related operations updates as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors, and members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Ability to use mathematical formulas to perform required calculations.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical reports and related materials.
• Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.
• Ability to instruct and train others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice or makes recommendations based on technical expertise.
• Ability to assists with achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management of a small division.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
• Ability to read professional literature and technical manuals; speaks to groups of employees, other public and private groups.
• Ability to perform supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people and work related problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
• Ability to make moderately serious impact decisions - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Ability to adapt and perform under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;
Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.
Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.
Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.
Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following reflects your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

03
Do you have a valid Librarian Professional Certificate from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Library Board?

• Yes
• No

04
Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• More than 7 years

05
Which best describes your experience supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate staff; establishing standards for services and collections; monitoring the budget; researching and formulating long range goals, developing policies, and planni...