Summary
This position is located in the End User Computing Section, IT End User Services Division, IT Partner Engagement Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
The position description number for this position is 240585.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
Duties
This permanent position is hybrid telework-eligible. It is not eligible for 100% distant/remote telework.
This position is responsible for the engineering and maintenance of all end user endpoints and services (workstation, mobile, print and cloud collaboration tools etc.) within the enterprise. The candidate should have expertise in endpoint configuration management technologies (Microsoft SCCM/MECM/InTune, JamfPro etc.) and have actively managed teams in the support and maintenance of such platforms. Experience with cloud technologies and their relation to mobile and workstation management is essential. Candidate must have experience leading teams in product lifecycle upgrades, large scale enterprise deployments and active troubleshooting and support for enterprise service disruptions.
The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, leadership, and supervision to those working in the section as well as matrixed project teams. The incumbent(s) develops, implements, and manages high visibility enterprise-wide projects and is responsible for the success of the project(s). In addition, he/she provides technical expertise in monitoring and evaluating activities covering the projects.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at or below the GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision needed for accomplishing the unit's work.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically assesses employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans and recommends personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers pertaining to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures appropriate to the delegated authority. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Ensures subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations.
Responsible for advancing the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure diversity objectives arc accomplished and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Initiates nondiscriminatory practices for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (l) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all;(3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills.
Communicates assignments, projects, problems, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines to the project team. Identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among employees in accord with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specializations. Makes adjustments to accomplish the work in accord with established priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned team tasks; and ensures each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to ensure instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as needed, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
Coordinates implementation of the projects and work relationships with relevant areas of the Library. Ensures the Library and the external organizations can support the proposed projects or activities. Uses contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.
Directs the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software supplied by equipment manufacturers and software development companies.
Develops and implements directives to implement high-level policy changes impacting technology resource requirements. Analyzes statutory requirements against existing directives to evaluate the degree of change needed to comply with new requirements. Coordinates comments on revised directives as part of the review process and incorporates comments and resolves issues while revising the final directive. Analyzes feasibility studies, proposals, and in-depth analyses of current requirements and forecasts trends for future needs.
Performs various other duties as assigned.
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf
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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce. **
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions. **
Knowledge of IT hardware and software. **
Knowledge of IT Troubleshooting Methodologies.
Ability to apply project management methodologies and techniques to plan and manage complex IT projects.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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.
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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Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.
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Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
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Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
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