Duties
The Assistant Chief oversees and manages daily operations of the NAVCC and has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and critical agency programs related to the preservation and access of the Library's extensive moving image and recorded sound collections in digital and analog formats. With the Chief and the Administrative Office when appropriate, the Assistant Chief oversees budget planning and execution, workforce planning and management, policy administration, technology analysis, and operational and contracting processes. Evaluates current operations and programs within area of responsibility, and initiates, modifies, recommends, and discontinues activities as appropriate. While working with Library and NAVCC leadership, sets priorities and directs the work of the NAVCC staff (regular and contract), ensuring that the work supports the mission and goals of the NAVCC, LCSG, and the Library of Congress.
While working with the Chief and Administrative Office, manages the technical, human, and financial resources allocated to the NAVCC to achieve its goals. The Assistant Chief works frequently with the Associate Librarian for Researcher & Collections Services (AL-RCS), the Director of Digital Services and other agency counterparts in an operational capacity; they also collaborate as needed with Directors and Chiefs in LCSG service units and beyond, as well as with, other high-level agency managers. The Assistant Chief implements strategic and tactical programs, activities of the NAVCC at operational, and service levels. Ensures compliance with reporting requirements regarding core activities and cultivates approaches that lead to continuous improvement in processes and outcomes. Works with the Chief and other agency officials as needed to ensure execution of partnerships related to acquisition, preservation, and use of audiovisual collection materials on a national and international level.
The Assistant Chief performs the human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised; establishes performance expectations for staff which are clearly communicated and which include timely completion of performance appraisals and supporting documentation. Provides feedback formally and informally and periodically evaluates staff on performance. Fosters collaboration, communication, and teamwork across NAVCC sections. Resolves informal complaints and grievances and takes personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to staff members and subordinate managers related to work and policy matters. Effects disciplinary measures. Reviews, approves, or disapproves leave requests. Assures that organization staff are trained and comply fully with the provisions of safety regulations. While working with Library and NAVCC leadership, the Assistant Chief is responsible for the formulation and administration of policies and procedures affecting the mission of the Library as it relates to the acquisition, preservation, use of its moving image and recorded sound collections, and the operations of the NAVCC. Conceives, develops, plans, implements policies, guidelines affecting broad, emerging, critical agency programs, new processes, technologies, standards and guidelines in support of the Library's long-term preservation, and access mandates. Explores and prepares long-range development plans and short-term strategies.
The Assistant Chief serves as a principal liaison and spokesperson for the Library on matters related to operations, technologies and preservation of recorded sound and moving image collections at the NAVCC, including policies and practices, digital preservation planning, and features of the NAVCC campus. They establish and maintain close and cooperative working relationships with professional peers, Library or service unit management, government agencies, and other institutions with related interests, in order to advance the programs and objectives of the NAVCC and the Library.
The Assistant Chief ensures close and cooperative working relationships with professional peers, Library and service unit management, government agencies and other institutions with related interests in order to advance the programs and objectives of the NAVCC and the Library. The Assistant Chief ensures close coordination of the work of the NAVCC with other units of the Library. They communicate regularly with the Chief of NAVCC, the Director of Special Collections, the Associate Librarian for Researcher & Collections Services, and other senior managers on the status of NAVCC work, activities, and programs.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
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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.**
Knowledge of program management principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading the work of multiple business operations within an archival media preservation and access facility.**
Ability to apply project management methodologies and techniques to manage complex information technology projects to support preservation and access to archival moving image and recorded sound.**
Ability to analyze organizational and operational issues and workflows and develop solutions to support the mission of preservation and access to archival moving image and recorded sound collections.**
Ability to communicate in writing in performing supervisory or leader work.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.
1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree;
or
2. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.
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. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/
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. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 9-532, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period if this is their first supervisory/managerial position at the Library of Congress. 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.
The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
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.
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.
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Required Documents
- Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
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 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.