Supervisory Physical Scientist
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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.
The incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the Preservation Research and Testing Division Preservation Directorate Discovery and Preservation Services.
This is a supervisory non-bargaining unit position.
The position description number for this position is 064860.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
As a Supervisory Physical Scientist you will:
- Supervise a group of employees performing work at the GS-07 - 12/13 levels and provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
- Provide technical expertise in the formulation of scientific policies and procedures related to scientific research.
- Manage teams of scientists engaged in research involving collections preservation heritage science advanced data analytics technology assessment development of operational procedures and problem resolution in areas such as measurement and instrumentation and scientific research.
- Conduct and direct a broad range of inter-disciplinary development and design activities making recommendations and implementing actions involving unstructured and interconnected problems with difficult technology and complex design or development issues.
- Plan and establish overall outline for the management design or development of proposed technology equipment instrumentation or systems.
- Publish technical data and develops standards for general scientific applications.
- Provide expert guidance to management for strategic planning and program development in areas impacted by scientific expertise.
- Manage technical aspects of contracts grants proposals and cooperative agreements between the Library of Congress and U.S. and foreign universities governments industries companies or non-profit organizations.
- Plan and conduct expert technical reviews of precedent-setting preservation scientific studies cultural heritage research and analysis in areas such as measurement and instrumentation systems analysis advanced imaging and data analytics technology development and refinement.
A degree in chemistry material or heritage science as well as at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Librarys 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 Librarys Supervisory Core Competencies click 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 theories concepts methods and techniques in a physical science field.**
Ability to execute complex scientific research technology assessment and development activities that address a wide-range of preservation-related issues.**
Ability to manage projects.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
A degree in chemistry material or heritage science as well as at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
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.
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