DATE ENTERED:  September 7, 2023
POSITION: Assistant Branch Administrator I
LOCATION: Middletown Branch Library, Frederick County Public Libraries, Maryland
APPLY BY: 4:00 pm EST September 25, 2023

Assistant Branch Administrator I: Middletown Branch Library, Frederick County Public Libraries, Maryland

This unique opportunity allows the successful candidate to be part of the management team assisting with the details of opening a brand new facility for FCPL!

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 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. This professional management/supervisory position assists in managing the Middletown Branch Library, ensuring the delivery of quality library service to the public and, assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL's strategic plan.

Frederick County Government recognizes 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.Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm EST September 25, 2023.  For complete job description and to apply go to www.frederickcountymd.gov

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (varied workdays and hours within FCPL operating schedule)

Salary: $64,225.00-$77,070.00 Annually

NOTE:  Above base salary pay will be considered on a case by case basis and will be determined upon the qualifications of the successful candidate

QUALIFICATIONS & 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