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Subject: [tech-vi Announce List] Employment Opportunity: Assistive
Technology Specialist: Patron Engagement Section, Patron and Network
Engagement Division, National Library Service Blind/Print Disabled, Library
Collections and Services Group; Washington, DC

Original Source <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600> 

Assistive Technology Specialist

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#agency-modal-trigger> Library of
Congress

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#summary> Summary

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#hiring-paths> This job is
open to

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#duties> Duties

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#requirements> Requirements

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#how-you-will-be-evaluated>
How you will be evaluated

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#required-documents> Required
documents

*	 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#how-to-apply> How to Apply

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Summary

This position is located in the Patron Engagement Section, Patron and
Network Engagement Division, National Library Service Blind/Print Disabled,
Library Collections and Services Group.

The position description number for this position is 425176.

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.

This is a bargaining, non-supervisory position.

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This job is open to

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ic/> The public

<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/publ
ic/> U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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 other legal requirements are met
and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available
for the position.

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Duties

The position serves as an Assistive Technology Specialist which is located
in the Patron Engagement Section of the Patron and Network Engagement
Division in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled in
the Library Collections and Services Group. The position reports directly to
the section head.

The incumbent is an expert in assistive technologies available to blind,
visually impaired, physically disabled and reading disabled individuals,
focusing on reading and information access. Maintains current knowledge of
all relevant assistive technology, providing advice and consultation to NLS
staff and network library personnel on information access with assistive
technology. Participates in development and training activities for new and
enhanced NLS technologies with a specific focus on utilization of
appropriate and effective assistive technology. Provides advice and
recommendations on usability and effectiveness.

Serves as an expert in assistive technology, advises NLS and network on use
and appropriateness of the spectrum of assistive technologies as they relate
to reading and information access by people with print disabilities. Keeps
current on changes and advances in assistive technologies. Provides periodic
briefings on various aspects of assistive technology and information access;
consults with network library staff on specific situations regarding
information access. Presents in-depth information to NLS and its network at
conferences, webinars and other venues in order to keep staff apprised of
advances and changes in options for patrons.

Maintains awareness of new technological developments in the field through
research, education, attending technology conferences, and representing NLS
in assistive technology working groups. Identifies and recommends new
technologies for use by NLS.

Works directly with NLS management in planning program delivery,
enhancements and innovations. Provides in-depth analysis of the need for and
role of assistive technology in the NLS program, including both internal and
outward facing aspects.

Leads projects to test NLS systems and products for usability by people with
print disabilities, including software system development for internal NLS
use, and use by NLS contractors, network libraries and patrons. Ensures
accessibility and usability of all NLS systems and products both internal
and outward-facing. Tracks product development to ensure accessibility
throughout the entire development cycle. Manages or supports NLS beta tests
and conducts focus groups. Works with the Library to ensure the
accessibility of systems used by staff with
disabilities.

Designs and manages projects involving Division, Directorate and other
Library staff to assess and evaluate assistive technology with potential
application to NLS programs; develops methods and executes projects;
documents findings and develops resulting recommendations, ensuring
consensus among stakeholders.

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Requirements

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 Library. In 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 conduct user research, usability testing, and software
development.**

Ability to interact collaboratively with others in providing consultation,
advice and/or liaison services.**

Knowledge of assistive technology used by people with print related
disabilities.**

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Additional information

Although 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 at step one of the grade.

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.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate
personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please
see:
<https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questio
ns/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/> 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 ADA at loc.gov
<mailto:ADA at loc.gov> . 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 applicant's 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 application.  Certification from health care providers are not accepted.
For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs
at 202-707-6024 or email spp at loc.gov <mailto: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.

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.

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.

A "Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a
specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE
employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran?  Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are
claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide
the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim.  Those
applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214.
Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click
<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf> here for the form) and provide
the required documentation listed on the back of the form.  If required
supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be
considered in the application process.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.

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.

For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the
Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at:
<https://loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/LCD-9-420.1%E2%80%93Merit-
Selection-Plan_LC-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf> Merit Selection Plan

You may
<https://jobs.monstergovt.com/loc/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=
1&jnum=26424> preview questions for this vacancy.

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Required Documents

Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).

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 applicant's 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 application.  The program does not accept certification from health care
providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal
Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email
spp at loc.gov <mailto:spp at loc.gov> . FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL
CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT
PROGRAM.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards
qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
<http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/> schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy
announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall
rating.

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How to Apply

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 of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned
to USAJOBS.
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. If you have any questions
about this information, please contact the person on this announcement
BEFORE the closing date.
Step 6: Click on "Finish" 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
<mailto:jobhelp at loc.gov>  , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date.
REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.

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Agency contact information

 Job Help Desk

Phone

 <tel:202-707-5627> 202-707-5627

Fax

000-000-0000

Email

 <mailto:jobhelp at loc.gov> jobhelp at loc.gov

Address

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Avenue S.E.
LM-107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States

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Next steps

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 on "My Applications." You will receive
final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.

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ective-service/> Selective Service
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Overview

*	Accepting applications

*        Open & closing dates

 10/18/2022 to 11/17/2022

*        Salary

$106,823 - $138,868 per year

*        Pay scale & grade

GS 13

*        Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

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 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#modal-trigger> Washington, DC1
vacancy

*        Remote job

No

*        Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

*        Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

*        Appointment type

Permanent - Position

*        Work schedule

Full-time - Flexitime.

*        Service

Excepted

*        Promotion potential

13

*        Job family (Series)

 <https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?j=0301> 0301 Miscellaneous
Administration And Program

*        Supervisory status

No

*        Security clearance

 <https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/>
Not Required

*        Drug test

No

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Announcement number

VAR001855

*        Control number

683713600

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Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

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