Assistant Chief (Music Division)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.
This position is located in the Special Collections Directorate (SCD) Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC). The position reports to the Chief of the Music Division and is responsible for the custody and service of the Librarys collections of music theater and dance including rare materials manuscripts microfilms serials librettos music in digital formats and prints photographs musical instruments and other works of musical iconography. Under the Chief the incumbent supervises and manages all activities of the Division including the acquisition and processing of collections reference services bibliographic access digital projects and administration.
Candidates with an MLIS or equivalent degree are strongly encouraged to apply.
As the Assistant Chief (Music Division) you will:
- Oversee the Librarys specialized music collection which fulfills the mission of the agency and of specialized archival and current library collections preserving national history.
- Have responsibility as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of the Music Division including responsibility for reading room management collections management outreach and scholarly research.
- Develop the strategic plan for the division to include collections management outreach programs augmenting the digital collection providing authoritative research on specialized topics of the division and elevating the profile of the division.
- Supervise a group of employees performing work up to the GS-14 level.
- Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work; assign work to subordinates based on priorities selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
- Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicate these through the formal employee performance management system.
- Maintain necessary liaison with officers of other divisions and units of the Library.
- Through contacts with individuals foundations and corporations identify donors develop fundraising and outreach initiatives for the processing care research exhibition acquisition and publication of the collections and for the presentation of public programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The position description number for this position is 432783.
The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule.
This is a supervisory non-bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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.
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 develop and lead a workforce.**
Knowledge of the principles concepts and techniques of library science.**
Knowledge of the history theory and literature of music.**
Ability to lead plan coordinate and manage programs and projects.**
Ability to plan and carry out library and archival programs in an automated environment.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in order to provide consultation or liaison services.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.
A. 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
B. 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 yourcollege/university is outside the U.S. yourtranscripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member oftheNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or theAssociation of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.
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 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 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 applicants 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 from health care providers are not accepted. For 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 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.
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.
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