Introduction

Are you an innovative, experienced library professional ready to redefine what a public library collection can be?

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is looking for an Assistant Division Chief to take a leadership role in managing our Technical Services and Support division. This is a unique opportunity to directly manage staff, oversee the operation that powers a 12-branch system, and work with the Division Chief to direct a $2.1 million collection budget. If you thrive on developing new ways to get resources into the hands of patrons and enjoy supervising a large team of 26 support professionals, we want to hear from you.

About This Role

The Assistant Division Chief plays a key leadership role in the Materials Services Division, providing oversight, guidance, and strategic direction to multiple units. This position directly supervises and supports four paraprofessionals in the Cataloging Unit, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established cataloging policies and standards.

The Assistant Division Chief also manages the Physical Processing and Courier Unit Supervisors, coordinating daily operations and workflow to maintain efficient materials handling and delivery across the library system.

Working closely with the Division Chief, this position helps shape and implement overall Materials Services policies, procedures, and priorities, including participation in budget management and spending allocation decisions for materials.

Additionally, the Assistant Division Chief oversees the library’s subscription databases, ensuring they are effectively maintained, accessible, and aligned with the system’s collection goals and user needs.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in library or information science

2 years public library experience

1 year supervisory experience

Preferences

Preferred candidates will demonstrate a combination of leadership, management, and technical services experience.

Experience In

• Supervising, mentoring, and developing staff in a library or similar organizational setting.
• Managing daily operations within technical services, materials management, or related library support units.
• Overseeing cataloging activities or applying cataloging principles and standards to ensure accuracy and consistency in bibliographic records.
• Coordinating or managing physical processing, courier services, or other support service functions within a library system.
• Developing and maintaining library collections, including selection, acquisitions, and collection evaluation.
• Managing or supporting library budgets, including materials funds and spending priorities.
• Working with integrated library systems (ILS) and other library technologies to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Developing or implementing policies, procedures, and best practices for technical or materials services divisions.
• Collaborating across departments to improve efficiency and ensure excellent internal customer service.
• Communicating complex or technical information clearly and effectively to both staff and leadership.

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: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00-5:00.

Hiring Salary Range: $82,777.50-$96905.25 / yearly

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

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

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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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 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 back 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

Do you have a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science

• Yes
• No

03

Please quantify your years of related experience working in a public library

• 3 or more years
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience or less
• None of the above

04

Please quantify your years of supervisory experience.

• 3 or more years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience
• None of the above

05

Please indicate your experience supervising, mentoring, or developing staff in a library or similar organizational setting.

• I have extensive experience performing these responsibilities independently.
• I have moderate experience or have performed some supervisory or mentoring duties.
• I have limited or indirect experience assisting with staff training or coordination.
• I have no related experience.

06

Please indicate your experience managing or coordinating daily operations in technical services, materials management, or a related library support area.

• Extensive experience managing daily operations independently.
• Moderate experience coordinating or assisting with daily operations.
• Limited or indirect experience observing or supporting daily functions.
• No related experience.

07

Please indicate your experience performing or overseeing cataloging activities and applying cataloging principles or standards (such as MARC, RDA, or Dewey Decimal).

• Extensive experience performing or supervising cataloging using standard tools.
• Moderate experience performing cataloging with some guidance.
• Limited or indirect experience assisting with cataloging or metadata work.
• No related experience.

08

If you indicated that you have experience performing or overseeing cataloging activities and applying cataloging principles or standards (such as MARC, RDA, or Dewey Decimal, please indicate where you obtained that experience. If you do not have the experience please enter N/A.

09

Please indicate your experience coordinating or managing physical processing, courier services, or other library support functions.

• Extensive experience coordinating these operations independently.
• Moderate experience supporting or assisting with these activities.
• Limited or indirect experience observing or helping occasionally.
• No related experience.

10

If you indicated that you have experience coordinating or managing physical processing, courier services or other library functions, please indicate where you obtained that experience. If you do not have the experience please enter N/A.

11

Please indicate your experience developing, selecting, acquiring, or evaluating library materials and collections.

• Extensive experience managing or supporting collection development.
• Moderate experience assisting with selection or acquisitions.
• Limited or indirect experience helping with collection maintenance.
• No related experience.

12

If you indicated that you have experience developing, selecting, acquiring, or evaluating library materials and collections please indicate where you obtained that experience. If you do not have the experience please enter N/A.

13

Describe your experience managing or supporting budgets, including tracking expenditures, managing funds, or setting spending priorities.

• Extensive experience managing or monitoring library or departmental budgets.
• Moderate experience assisting with budget tracking or purchasing.
• Limited or indirect experience handling small-scale financial tasks.
• No related experience.

14

Describe your experience using integrated library systems (ILS) and other library technology tools to support or improve workflows.

• Extensive experience using or administering ILS modules.
• Moderate experience using ILS functions for regular tasks.
• Limited or indirect experience assisting others with ILS use.
• No related experience.

15

Describe your experience developing, implementing, or updating policies, procedures, or best practices in technical or materials services.

• Extensive experience creating or revising procedures independently.
• Moderate experience contributing to or following documented procedures.
• Limited or indirect experience reviewing or applying policies.
• No related experience.

16

Describe your experience collaborating across departments to improve efficiency or support internal customer service.

• Extensive experience leading or coordinating cross-departmental initiatives.
• Moderate experience collaborating on interdepartmental projects.
• Limited or indirect experience assisting with or observing collaboration efforts.
• No related experience.

17

Describe your experience communicating complex or technical information clearly and effectively to staff or leadership.

• Extensive experience preparing reports or presentations for varied audiences.
• Moderate experience communicating technical information with some support.
• Limited or indirect experience assisting with communication or documentation.
• No related experience.
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