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Deputy Director, Chesapeake Public Libraries
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Deputy Director, Chesapeake Public Libraries
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division
LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number
2026105
Number of hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with some variation.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with some variation.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE22
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$93,760 minimum starting salary.
- Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description
Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director to be part of a creative, collaborative management team. CPL values professionalism, collaboration, feedback, curiosity, and communication, as we seek to uphold the City of Chesapeake’s strategic anchors of making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play while being fiscally responsible and providing outstanding services to all.
The purpose of the Deputy Director is to assist the Library Director in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operations of the library system. The job class is responsible for supervising subordinate staff, establishing standards for services and collections, preparing library budget, and coordinating the annual Capital Improvement Program.
Encompassing a Central Library, six area libraries, two Mobile Edition outreach vans, multiple fleet vehicles, and digital services, CPL is a vibrant community hub with 201,000 registered users, 1.2 million annual checkouts, and approximately 12,500 weekly visitors. The Chesapeake Public Library serves the citizens of the second-largest city in the Commonwealth and is located in the center of Hampton Roads, a thriving coastal metropolitan area composed of seven cities and 1.8 million residents in the region.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
The purpose of the Deputy Director is to assist the Library Director in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operations of the library system. The job class is responsible for supervising subordinate staff, establishing standards for services and collections, preparing library budget, and coordinating the annual Capital Improvement Program.
Encompassing a Central Library, six area libraries, two Mobile Edition outreach vans, multiple fleet vehicles, and digital services, CPL is a vibrant community hub with 201,000 registered users, 1.2 million annual checkouts, and approximately 12,500 weekly visitors. The Chesapeake Public Library serves the citizens of the second-largest city in the Commonwealth and is located in the center of Hampton Roads, a thriving coastal metropolitan area composed of seven cities and 1.8 million residents in the region.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates and supervises day-to-day operations including circulation, information services, collection management, library information services, training. and facilities in alignment with the department’s strategic plan.
- Supervises subordinate personnel, including scheduling, assigning, and evaluating work. Oversees staff development and training.
- Conducts analysis for annual budget planning, projections, justification, and implementation. Monitors expenditures for effective fiscal management.
- Coordinates the Library Capital Improvement Program and participates in the design and construction planning for new or renovated library facilities.
- Assists the Library Director in formulating and coordinating plans for library services.
- Performs statistical analysis and prepares various reports to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of library services and programs.
- In coordination with the IT and Collection Management teams, develops and evaluates customer access to resources.
- Manages projects from initiation through completion, including oversight of tracking measures to ensure accountability in accordance with the strategic plan.
- Serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Library Director.
- Responds orally or in writing to comments, inquiries, or complaints from patrons and co-workers.
- Assists the Director with record keeping and the preparation and submission of all required reports and grants.
- Monitors grant writing and expenditures as well as fiscal management of Friends of the Library appropriations.
- Oversees the maintenance of divisional emergency plans and preparations as well as departmental safety and evacuation procedures. Ensures appropriate safety training for staff and patrons.
- Works with staff to develop and keep job descriptions and operating policies and procedures current, relevant, and in compliance with all applicable governmental regulations.
- Works with Human Resources to ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet the needs of each branch and address personnel-related concerns.
- Maintains knowledge of standard library principles, practices, and concepts of freedom of speech, copyright, collection development, weeding, patron confidentiality, censorship, and other library ethical issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field. ALA accredited master’s degree in library science and/or master’s degree in business or public administration strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Experience should include strategic planning and implementation, capital budget and planning, and leading complex projects at a manager level.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field. ALA accredited master’s degree in library science and/or master’s degree in business or public administration strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Experience should include strategic planning and implementation, capital budget and planning, and leading complex projects at a manager level.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
- Virginia Public Librarian Certification
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Public Library Experience Preferred.
Emergency Management Experience Preferred.
Emergency Management Experience Preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/05/2026
Job Close Date
03/19/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment, automatic book drop, E-release printing, copier, scanner, computer, self-checkout stations, cash register, debit/credit card machine, telephone, fax machine, mobile devices (eReaders, tablets), studio equipment (Cricut, 3D printer, Glowforge) and related software, HoldIt locker, pay station, Outreach hybrid vehicles and related equipment/mechanics, calculator, barcode reader, stepstools, variety of library materials.
Protective Equipment Required
Seat belt restraints in vehicles.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
M = Several Times Per Month
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
M = Several Times Per Month
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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