[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [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
Jan Lattuca
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Wed Oct 19 20:19:37 UTC 2022
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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:26:38 +0000
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
To: Tech-VI Announcement List <tech-vi at groups.io>
Original Source<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600>
Assistive Technology Specialist
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Library of Congress<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#agency-modal-trigger>
* Summary<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#summary>
* This job is open to<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#hiring-paths>
* Duties<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#duties>
* Requirements<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#requirements>
* How you will be
evaluated<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#how-you-will-be-evaluated>
* Required documents<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#required-documents>
* How to Apply<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#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.
Learn more about this
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Help<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/this-job-is-open-to/>
This job is open to
* <https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public/>
The public<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public/>
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
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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.
Help<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/duties/>
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.
Help<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/requirements>
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:Vetting
Process<https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/>
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
here<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf> 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.
Read more<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600>
* Benefits
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: Merit
Selection Plan<https://loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/LCD-9-420.1%E2%80%93Merit-Selection-Plan_LC-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf>
You may preview
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for this vacancy.
Help<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/required-documents/>
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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized
by the U.S. Department of
Education<http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/>.
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.
Help<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/how-to-apply/>
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.
Read more<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600>
Agency contact information
Job Help Desk
Phone
202-707-5627<tel:202-707-5627>
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
jobhelp at loc.gov<mailto: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.
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Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
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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:
* <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#modal-trigger>
Washington, DC1 vacancy<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683713600#modal-trigger>
* 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)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And
Program<https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?j=0301>
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required<https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/>
* Drug test
No
*
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Announcement number
VAR001855
* Control number
683713600
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David Goldfield,
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[JAWS Certified, 2022]<https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification>
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