Digital Projects Coordinator
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Digital Collections Mgmt & Services Division Digital Services Directorate Discovery and Preservation Services.
The position description number for this position is 360416.
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 non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
This position serves as a Digital Projects Coordinator. The position can be used in any section of the Digital Collections Management & Services Division and reports to the supervisor aligned with where the position is filled. The Digital Collections Management & Services Division is part of the Digital Services Directorate in Discovery and Preservation Services at the Library of Congress. The division is responsible for providing support for the full lifecycle management of Library Collections & Services Groups digital collections. The division also provides advice and assistance to the Law Library as needed. Digital Collection Management & Services staff collaborates with LCSG curatorial units technical staff and cross-service unit organizations to establish policies implement new and streamline existing digital workflows identify digital content management problems and propose solutions provide training and communicate best practices.
Serves as an expert in the organization development and implementation of multiple complex projects involving the lifecycle management of digital content. Serves as a project leader or team leader for working groups task forces or ad hoc groups which have been assigned responsibility for specific digital media content development and/or lifecycle management projects or tasks. Coordinates the details involved in special projects definingtasks/assignments. Identifies develops and implements options for improving the performance of the plan/projects.
Communicates orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical staff concerning the management of digital collection activities. Works with staff to develop solutions for transfer processing and managing a wide variety of digital content from varied acquisitions sources. Serves as product owner and/or subject matter expert for development projects to support the lifecycle management of digital content. Works collaboratively inside and outside the project team and program areas to facilitate and encourage the development and implementation of institution-wide and national best practices and standards.
Provides expert guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting the lifecycle management of digital content.
Troubleshoots problems with existing and proposed workflows for content managed throughout curatorial units or within the division. Analyzes and participates in the development of appropriate guidelines standards and mechanisms for setting program priorities. Creates innovative tools/approaches to digital preservation lifecycle implementation within the broad framework of program strategies and goals. Advises top management on major issues related to the acquisition and lifecycle management of digital content.
Applying broad knowledge of digital libraries and technical solutions provides expert analysis and advice and develops solutions to solve complex issues and problems associated with digital lifecycle management across the agency. Develops specialized knowledge in digital formats as needed in order to support digital library programs. Identifies and applies new analytical techniques to address situations that are unique or not previously encountered. Researches new developments in library and information technologies particularly as they apply to digital content preservation and lifecycle management. Based on digital library trends operations and changing program requirements identifies relevant issues to management. Collects analyzes and evaluates input from stakeholders and makes authoritative recommendations to management.
Oversees the development of business requirements related to the management of digital content.
Directs studies and testing of digital library best practices and standards. Develops cost estimates and IT investment packages to support digital content acquisition and curation programs.
Serves as advisor and liaison to the Chief Digital Collections Management & Services on matters pertaining to digital collections lifecycle activities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Library staff at multiple levels and across service unit lines and industry professionals on digital collections management. Participates in internal and external collaborative efforts focused on the management of digital content. Initiates establishes and maintains professional relationships with librarians IT digital acquisition specialists and industry professionals in order to share resources and information. Serves as a principal liaison for the organization at professional conferences seminars and exhibits to make presentations or for professional development to keep abreast of current trends in technology.
Performs various duties as assigned.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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 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.
Knowledge of digital collections management principles and practices. **
Ability to perform project management functions. **
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions to plan and carry out digital collections management programs and initiatives. **
Ability to interact collaboratively with others at all levels.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Additional information
Althoughit 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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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