Carbon County has a new deputy warden.

On Tuesday, the county prison board voted to name Ryan Long of Lehighton as the second in command under Warden Timothy Fritz.

Long, who has served at the county for 15 years, said he was surprised and excited for the opportunity and challenge.

Fritz said Long was one of six candidates interviewed for the position, which was created after he was named warden earlier this year.

Long's new position goes into effect on Nov. 9.

His salary will be set on Nov. 5 by the Carbon County Salary Board.