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Supervisory Librarian (Chief) Detail/Temporary Promotion

Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Supervisory Librarian (Chief) Detail/Temporary Promotion

Opening Date : November 8, 2024Closing Date : November 15, 2024OPM Control Number : 0000Vacancy Number : 0000LC Organization Unit : Library Collections and Services GroupGrade : 15Series : 1410Minimum Salary : $163,964Maximum Salary : $191,900Availability : Library Employees within Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) OnlyThe U.S. Programs, Law & Literature Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-14 level to serve on a 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-15 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-15 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail. The individual will serve as Chief of USPRLL. Applicants must have one year of time-in-grade at the GS-14 level to be eligible for temporary promotion to the GS-15 level.Reporting to the Director of the Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, this position is responsible for the full range of administrative management and technical direction of USPRLL. USPRLL catalogs Copyright and CIP materials and materials coming in through the ISSN application process; provides CIP, Children’s and Young Adults’ Cataloging, Dewey Decimal Classification, and ISSN infrastructure support; and catalogs law materials. The successful candidate will gain excellent work experience in managing a diverse team of first-line supervisors, librarians, and library technicians who intake and catalog library collections in all subjects and formats.Responsibilities:Direction and management of USPRLL staff, programs, and operations.Delegation of assignments to employees ranging from GS-7 to the GS-14 level who report to four sections: CIP & Dewey, ISSN, Law, and Literature.Direct supervision of four first-line supervisors.Ensuring that employees are fully trained to perform their duties that include acquisitions, cataloging, and staff training.Evaluation of current programs and development of new programs and projects.Ensuring staff security and safe handling of equipment and collections USPRLL.Development of new cataloging practices and standards.Evaluation of direct reports and establishment of performance expectations for staff through the Library of Congress’ formal employee performance management system.Resolution of informal complaints and grievances.Recommendation of new appointments, promotions, or reassignments.Application Process:Interested candidates should:Obtain permission from their supervisor.Submit a

federal style

resume

(Please follow the link and ensure the resume includes all components of a federal style resume.)Submit a one-page Statement of Interest describing qualifications that include work experience, education, and training related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in library science or an equivalent or higher degree of education.Supervisory and/or managerial experience.Experience pertaining to any of programs covered by USPRLL.Past cataloging experience (e.g. librarian, first-line supervisor, and/or manager).Contract and/or financial management experience.Project and/or committee management.Ability to utilize computer technologies and applications (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, MS Suite, Voyager (Acquisitions and Cataloging Modules), OCLC Connexion, E2 Solutions, Emanagement, Momentum, Serena, Monster, EmpowHR, USAP Performance, BIBFRAME MARVA Editor, etc.).Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.The applicant should also provide the name and email address of their immediate supervisor.Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to permanent staff of the Library of Congress who have permission from their supervisor. Applicants must have one year time-in-grade at the GS-14 level to be eligible to be temporarily promoted to the GS-15.Work Schedule:

The potential for telework, up to two days per week, is an option.Submission:

Candidates should submit the required documents listed above to Beacher Wiggins at bwig@loc.gov by close of business

Friday, November 15, 2024.Selection:

Applicant information will be reviewed, and the top qualified candidates may be interviewed. The selection will be based on how well the candidates meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.Start date:

The desired start date for the opportunity is

December 1, 2024 .

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