Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.50 - $84,444.75

About This Role:

• Supervise, mentor, and support Youth Services librarians and technicians, actively leading recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and personnel management.
• Serve as a core member of the branch management team, acting as Person-In-Charge (PIC) one evening per week, on alternating weekends, and as needed.
• Maintain a welcoming and safe environment by interpreting library policies, addressing patron concerns, and enforcing the library Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with Youth Services staff to plan, design, and deliver engaging programs, classes, and services for youth and families.
• Oversee the Youth Services programming budget, managing orders for supplies and equipment to cultivate inspiring, interactive library spaces.
• Track engagement and impact by collecting programming statistics and preparing monthly departmental reports.
• Provide direct customer service at the integrated service desk, assisting patrons with circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader's advisory.
• Build and maintain strategic community partnerships to extend library outreach and visibility.
• Contribute to system-wide Youth Services initiatives, sharing feedback on policies, procedures, services, and future programming.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in library or information science and 1 year of Public Library experience.
Preferences:

• Two years of public library experience.
• At least 6 months experience in a leadership, supervisor, or Person in Charge (PIC) role (including volunteer supervisor)
• Experience with budget management, including monitoring expenditures, resource allocation, and providing financial forecasts for departmental services.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating high-impact programming and outreach initiatives for patrons of all ages.
• Excellent customer service skills including policy interpretation, public service, and managing difficult situations
• Experience with collection maintenance
• Knowledge of event management/summer reading tracking platforms. Working experience with Microsoft Office

Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, exempt position located at the Montclair Library. Montclair Library is open 6 days a week: Monday - Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday - Saturday 10am-5pm. The schedule includes days, one evening a week and rotating weekends. Flexibility is paramount. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library.
Starting Salary Range:

$70,921.50 - $84,444.75 per year
We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Access to training and career development opportunities
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a Master's degree in library or information science. Do you have a Master's degree in library or information science?

• Yes
• No

03

Please quantify your experience working in public libraires.

• 2 or more years
• 1 year
• less than 1 year

04

Please quantify your experience in a supervisory role.

• 1 year or more
• 6 - 12 months
• Less than 6 months
• No experience in a supervisory role

05

Which of the following best describes your experience supervising staff in a public library setting?

• I have 2 or more years of experience supervising library staff, including hiring, coaching, and conducting formal performance evaluations.
• I have less than 2 years of experience supervising staff or have served as a "Person in Charge" (PIC) with lead-worker responsibilities.
• I have supervisory experience gained in a field outside of public libraries.
• None of the above

06

Select which of the following you have experience with.

• Managing a departmental budget, including monitoring monthly expenditures, allocating resources, and forecasting future financial needs.
• Tracking expenses and submitting purchase requests against a pre-set budget.
• Handled basic cash-handling procedures (e.g., fine collection or drawer reconciliation) but no budget oversight.
• None of the above

07

Regarding facility management, which level of responsibility have you held?

• Overseeing total building operations, including opening/closing the facility, coordinating with maintenance/vendors, and improving safety procedures.
• Experience with opening and closing procedures and reporting maintenance issues to a supervisor.
• Worked in a facility-based role but did not have responsibility for opening, closing, or maintenance coordination.
• None of the above

08

What is your experience in developing library programming and outreach for diverse age groups? Please be sure this information is included in your application.

• Designed, implemented, and used data to evaluate high-impact programming and outreach
• Planning and implementing programs within an assigned budget
• Facilitated programs created by others and participated in community outreach events
• Planning and working on a system-wide summer reading program
• Writing program contracts
• Meeting deadlines for publicity
• Communicating with presenters
• Assisted with the logistics of programs (setup, registration, or materials prep)
• None of the above

09

What age groups do you have experience with in planning and conducting programs? Check all that apply.

• Teens
• Children age 6-12 years old
• Children under age 6 years
• Adults
• None of the above

10

Indicate the areas with which you have experience providing customer service on a regular basis.

• Teens age 12-18 years old
• Children age 6-11 years old
• Children under age 6 years
• Resolving issues or complaints from parents and caregivers
• Providing written response to inquiries from teens and caregivers
• Explaining policy and procedures to parents and caregivers
• None of the above

11

Please indicate the areas with which you have experience.

• Organizing volunteers
• Community Outreach
• Using library system software such as Polaris, Sierra, or Koha
• Collection Maintenance (weeding and rebalancing materials)
• None of the above

12

Please indicate your experience working with an integrated service desk model.

• I have regularly worked at an integrated service desk
• My work experience is primarily with information desk services
• My work experience is primarily with circulation desk services
• I have no experience working on a library service desk

13

Which best describes your experience with library collection maintenance?

• Led collection development projects, including weeding, analyzing circulation data to ensure community relevance, and selecting new materials.
• Performed regular collection maintenance (weeding and shifting) based on established lists provided by a manager.
• Assisted with shelving and basic shelf-reading to ensure the collection is organized
• None of the above

14

What type of technology do you have experience with in providing assistance to others? Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.

• Computers
• Printers
• Copiers
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• eReaders
• None of the above

15

Select the statement that best describes your experience with library policy and procedure.

• Participation in revising or creating policies and procedures
• Participation in review of policies and procedures
• Active engagement with interpreting policies and procedures to staff and the public
• Some familiarity with policies and procedures
• None of the above

16

This is a full time, 37.5 hours a week, exempt position. The schedule includes days, at least one evening a week and rotating weekends. Work hours are generally scheduled Monday - Wednesday, 9:00am to 8:00pm, Thursday - Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library. Flexibility is imperative. Are there any days and times you are unavailable?
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