Assistant Branch Manager III

Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual 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. Our mission is to facilitate the public's freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varied days and hours during FCPL regular operating schedule; full benefits, including health benefits; position subject to system-wide reassignment

This advanced-level supervisory position provides assistance to leadership for major departments and specialized service units within a large and complex public library branch. The Assistant Branch Manager III oversees complex, high-impact service areas, mentors senior staff, and serves as acting Branch Manager when assigned. Work at this level involves managing specialized collections or programs, coordinating integrated operations across multiple functional areas, and ensuring alignment with system-wide initiatives and community needs. The position exercises broad operational decision-making authority that influences branch-wide service quality, resource allocation, and program direction. Supervision is received from the Branch Manager.

NOTE: Please note that the upper pay range reflected in the job posting reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• Participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
  • Vesting after 10 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

• Supervise designated staff and provide indirect oversight of related teams to support consistent service delivery across assigned functional areas
• Collaborate with specialized service leads to coordinate shared resources and support integrated operations across multiple work areas
• Maintain staffing schedules and coordinate coverage solutions to ensure continuity of services across work units
• Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations to communicate services, represent the department, assess needs, and identify partnership opportunities
• Oversee designated programmatic resources and coordinate with internal departments to support aligned service delivery and systemwide initiatives
• Perform person-in-charge duties to ensure safety and security of patrons, staff and the facility
• In the absence of the Branch Manager, fulfill the duties and daily responsibilities of that position
• May perform duties as Passport Acceptance Agent, to include executing passport applications
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

• Requires a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited program
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of.experience in public library management which includes 2 years of experience supervising or managing staff
• Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire with an MLS degree

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience as described which includes 2 years of experience supervising or managing staff and the Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education within 2 years of hire. Additional required or preferred qualifications may apply based on operational needs, as approved by Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees in this classification are designated as Non-Essential.
• An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Knowledge of modern management theory and practices with demonstrated effective skills and judgment in public library management and problem solving
• Knowledge of, and ability to effectively use social media and other online tools to promote the library and to gather feedback from the public
• Knowledge of marketing principles with ability to effectively apply them to a library setting
• Knowledge of standard computer applications and devices including tablets/mobile
• Advanced knowledge of general and specialized reference materials and sources, and the most effective means to access information
• Knowledge of program management
• Advanced knowledge of local, county, and statewide library standards
• Advanced customer service skills
• Ability to become certified as a Passport Acceptance Agent from the US Department of State within 180 days of hire and maintain certification, as needed
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, assignments and unanticipated emergencies
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and evaluate the work of others, including strong and effective training and development skills
• Ability to provide leadership in public library services
• Ability to effectively create and analyze information, including written, statistical and numeric data
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively represent FCPL in the community through public speaking
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses, government officials and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Current Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) employee

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, and reach; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; frequently work outdoors and walk on uneven ground.
• During outreach programs and events, the employee is frequently working outdoors, working in hot (above 100 degrees), working in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and walking on uneven ground.

KIND OF EXAMINIATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews