Duties
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
This is an INDEFINITE, NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE): TWO (2) YEARS APPOINTMENT.
Performs project management work as assigned to include define project areas for study, define project parameters, identify stakeholders, identify resources, initiate project, plan and design project, execute project, monitor and control project, report project results and recommendations. Also included is leading teams or working with stakeholders to collect information, analysis, data analysis, drafting narrative reports and presenting results and recommendations.
Identifies potential enhancements, changes or new initiatives in program management that will enhance Division programs and ensure that solutions meet current and future Division needs; briefs Division management and staff on new proposals; and, develops cost estimates and advises on effect on ongoing operations.
Serves as expert on program management and processes applied to specialized Division programs; duties and projects include, but are not limited to: collaborating with relevant offices to facilitate execution of special programs and projects within the division; managing data inputs to appropriate platforms; identifying issues with program implementation and making recommendations for their resolution; and, working with Division management and appropriate LOC staff to ensure seamless integration with program management.
Represents the Division on organizational, Service Unit or Agency initiatives or projects. Working with relevant staff, serves as Division project specialist; interprets and coordinates fulfillment of program requirements and advises Division management and staff on their implementation and application to Division programs.
Identifies opportunities for and conceives, develops, and implements automation and technical outreach strategies designed to reach and engage researchers, scholars, and public audiences. Provides technical support for programs and events such as webinars and virtual meetings; gathers data on events and prepares post-event analytics.
Acts as primary liaison between the Chief, subordinate supervisors, and project stakeholders on special projects. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with other specialists within the division and throughout other service unites to share resources and information. Serves as principal liaison for special projects; consults with and provides administrative services in support of special projects. Interacts with external communities and stakeholders to coordinate program details and activities of the division. May be called upon to represent the Chief at meetings with superiors and counterparts.
Coordinates requirements on major division initiatives, conducts or participates in meetings with key stakeholders; presents results in written and/or oral form, which are well-organized, supportable and clearly expressed.
Identifies and manages data collection methods related to organizational mission, goals, strategies, and metrics. Compiles data and reports information for various data calls, regular reporting, and to support studies, requests and information presentations. Develops and maintains policies for data collection and management, and reporting standards and processes.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to perform project and program management functions.**
Ability to serve as a liaison and interact collaboratively with others.**
Ability to perform data collection and analysis for program and/or project management.**
Ability to communicate in writing.**
Ability to plan, organize, and execute work.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
There are no education requirements for this posting.
Additional information
Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section 8.5, at: Merit Selection Plan
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