Supervisory Librarian (Assistant Chief of the Packard Campus)
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Job Location:
Culpeper County, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 169279 - 197200
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) Researcher and Collections Services.
The position description number is 465376.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.
This is a supervisory non-bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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 Librarys 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.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Librarysvision mission and goals by acting decisively leveraging diversity and inclusiveness demonstrating flexibility and resilience fostering continuous improvement and innovation and fostering integrity and honesty. Toviewthe Librarys Supervisory Core Competenciesclick the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies
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 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.**
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 bachelors 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 Librarys 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 areencouraged 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 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 proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email 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: 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 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 unitswithin 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
