[Dtb-talk] NLS Job, Deputy Director

Mon Dec 10 23:06:58 UTC 2012

Job Title:Supervisory Program Specialist (Deputy Director)

Department:Legislative Branch

Job Announcement Number:120135

SALARY RANGE:

$123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Friday, December 07, 2012 to Monday, January 07, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-15

POSITION INFORMATION:

Open - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

15

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:

Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government 
agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. 
citizens.  However, non-citizens may be hired provided that 
immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library 
determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Library of Congress serves the Congress in fulfilling its duties 
and preserves and promotes knowledge and creativity for the benefit 
of the American people. It is the nation's oldest federal cultural 
institution and the world's largest library, with more than 151 
million items in its physical collections (including books, 
manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and 
almost 20 million items online. Located primarily on Capitol Hill in 
Washington, D.C., the Library is the home of the U.S. Copyright 
Office, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the Law Library of 
Congress, and the National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped.

The incumbent serves as Deputy Director and is responsible for 
assisting in managing the National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped (NLS/BPH) a Division which administers the 
only nation-wide program which provides complete library service to 
blind and physically handicapped persons of all ages in the United 
States and its territories. NLS/BPH is responsible for selecting, 
procuring and distributing suitable reading material and having it 
produced in media (audio, braille, and large print) which can be read 
by blind and physically handicapped persons. It conducts a program to 
develop and produce equipment on which blind and physically 
handicapped persons play specially recorded books, periodicals, and 
other materials. It arranges for the distribution of such equipment 
and provides for its maintenance. NLS/BPH also provides instruction 
in braille transcribing and proofreading. It conducts a general 
reference service on all matters pertaining to blindness.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

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DUTIES:

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Plans or Accomplishes Special Projects - Provide leadership, 
oversight, and direction for the coordination of operations of 
regional libraries throughout the United States, its territories and 
possessions engaged in lending and distributing library materials 
provided by the NLS/BPH.

Assists in planning the establishment of new libraries or agencies or 
their relocation as needed.

Formulate short-and-long-range plans and recommendations optimizing 
the use of personnel and funds.

Develops categories and levels of involvement, criteria, standards 
and expected outcomes for the program.

Anticipates needs, requirements, problems, opportunities, 
developments, and trends so new efforts can be planned and integrated 
with existing programs and priorities.

Determines the probable overall effect of new policies or changes in 
the program.

Determines milestone and targets for success and maintains a 
continuous review of the program's status and accomplishment.

Coordinates implementation of the projects and partnerships with the 
Library, Library Services , and other agencies.

Exercises Supervisory and/or Managerial Authorities - Performs 
administrative and human resource management functions relative to 
staff supervised.

Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff 
members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee 
performance management system.

Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work 
performance critiques.

Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance.

Resolves informal complaints and grievances.

Develops work improvement plans,recommending personnel actions as necessary.

Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and 
administrative matters.  Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate 
to the authority delegated in this area.  Reviews and approves or 
disapproves leave requests.  Ensures subordinates are trained and 
fully comply with Library regulations.

Participates in overall planning of programs, supervises the work of 
the program, and confers regularly with Section Heads of the program 
and offers necessary guidance. Responsible for furthering the 
objectives of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive 
steps to ensure  diversity and by adhering to nondiscriminatory 
employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, age, and disability. Specifically, incumbent 
initiates nondiscriminatory practices and affirmative action for the 
area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion 
of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair 
treatment of all; (3) recognition of employee achievements; (4) 
career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of employees' skills.

Provides direction for the development and operation of digital audio 
and braille projects. Exercises initiative in identifying appropriate 
approaches, industry contacts, and optimal affordable technology. 
Confers regularly with the director to advance a coordinated network 
approach to providing information to registered blind and physically 
handicapped users. Works with related government and private sector 
organizations to develop a synergistic program.

Makes recommendations to the Director on policy formulation and 
program planning for research development, design, production, 
testing, evaluation, procurement, initial distribution, inventory 
control and logistical support of digitally recorded and braille 
books and magazines, playback equipment and accessories.

Coordinates activities with the Administrative Council to assure 
effectiveness of products delivered, analyze the operations of all 
sections, determine assignments and regulate work flow, and ensure 
smooth functioning of activities and programs.

Provides leadership, oversight and guidance to the Division's 
electronic and mechanical design, development, quality control, 
reliability, maintainability, and production activities. Establishes 
production priorities, provides guidance on materials and equipment 
procurement planning and preparation of procurement documentation 
including specifications, evaluation criteria, schedules and 
statements of work.

Maintains close liaison with electronic and manufacturing 
consultants, designers, producers, and potential as well as existing 
suppliers; oversees evaluation for prospective contractors and 
proposals for supplies and services; oversees contract monitoring and 
surveillance activities of quality assurance staff.

As directed, serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

Manages Boards, Committees, Symposia, Conferences - Provides overall 
leadership for major committees, conferences, and symposia and 
initiates and conducts conferences of regional librarians, heads of 
machine distributing agencies, and official of related organizations.

Develops broad themes and directs proceedings of high-level 
conferences where work and decisions have a major impact on the 
Library or important programs. Often identifies the need for such 
conferences based on knowledge of the organization's programs and 
operations as well as programs in related offices.

Directs work required to plan and organize. Integral in determining 
how to use results of proceedings.

Manages Production of Publications - Plans, manages and directs the 
ongoing production of various publications including reports, 
promotional materials, fact sheets, catalogs, manuals, brochures, 
published articles, circulars, and a Newsletter or other documents 
relevant to program activities.

Approves publications, schedules, contents, deadlines, and production 
requirements.

Coordinates Education Program - Coordinates an education program, 
including planning, scheduling, and providing logistical support or 
seminars, workshops, special events, etc.

Provides resources to support program development and works with 
other education programs as needed.

Develops Library Collections - Advises regarding publishing trends 
and the book market.

Assists with/develops programs to fill gaps and augment collections 
to improve services by accepting responsibility for selection of 
material through formal training, work experience, and/or avocational 
interest. Provides guidance regarding appropriate format for new 
titles to accommodate blind or physically handicapped.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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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 Manage Projects**
    * Ability to Supervise and Manage Staff**
    * Ability to Lead, Plan, Coordinate, and Manage Programs**
    * Ability to Apply Knowledge of Planning and Executing Boards, 
Committees, Symposia, and Conference
    * Ability to Promote the Program through Public Education and Outreach
    * Ability to Interact Collaboratively with Others
    * Ability to Communicate Orally

No additional requirements to those listed above.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

To preview questions please 
<https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/loc/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=19964>click 
here.

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BENEFITS:

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To learn about our benefits, please visit the Library of Congress 
website at 
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php>www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php 
and click Federal Benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

While 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 the minimum step of the grade.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

The position description number for this position is 12576.

The incumbent of this position may elect to work a flexitime or 
compflex work schedule.

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.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED 
UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, 
minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility 
requirements are strongly 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 notify the agency. The 
decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be 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 date of certification must be 
within one year of the vacancy closing date. For more information 
contact the selective placement program coordinator at 202-707-6362 
or email spp at 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.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of 
vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of 
Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In 
addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee is 
subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is 
his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab 
to ensure you are considered for the position. You are required to 
apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or 
emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, 
including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement 
closes. To do so, complete the following steps. Step 1: If you do not 
already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter 
your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be 
provided to the Library of Congress. Step 2: Review the Job 
Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and 
Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online 
questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize 
your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to 
these questions. Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the 
right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access 
your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the 
Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If 
this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to 
answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. 
You will be able to update this information and save it to our 
account for future announcements. Step 4: Once you have completed the 
eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy 
application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. 
Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will 
electronically attach your documentation to your online application 
once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. (1) 
You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS 
for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a 
document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain 
to review your complete application for confirmation the document 
uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. (3) You 
may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within 
the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets 
for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. 
The fax number will be available on the cover sheet. Please note that 
each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. 
Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to 
ensure that all pages have been received. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have 
multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts 
from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all 
in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before 
uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last 
one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by 
fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover 
sheet and send them as one fax. If you send them individually with 
the same cover sheet, the last one sent will overwrite the first one. 
Finally, if you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate 
transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another 
undergraduate transcript), because whichever one you send last will 
be the only one that is visible in our system. If you have any 
questions about this information, please contact the person on this 
announcement BEFORE the closing date. Step 6: Click on "Submit" after 
you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your 
application, you can check your status online through your Hiring 
Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application 
and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must 
be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing 
date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that 
all documents are received on time and that the materials are 
readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being 
excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are 
experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you 
MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE 
CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp at loc.gov 
, no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR 
EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent 
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).  Disable 
applicants claiming Schedule A eligibility must submit proof of 
disability and a certification of job readiness.  If Schedule A is 
applicable to you, you will not be considered without submitting this 
documentation.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Customer Service Center
Phone: 202-707-0053
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: JobHelp at loc.gov
Agency Information:
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-645
Washington, DC
20540
US
Fax: 000-000-0000

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check 
the status of your application for this position at any time by 
logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking "My 
Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when 
the vacancy has been filled.

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-645
Washington, DC
20540
US
Fax: 000-000-0000

Questions about this job:

Customer Service Center
Phone: 202-707-0053
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: JobHelp at loc.gov

Job Announcement Number:

120135

Control Number:

333112300
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