Summary This position is located in the Employee Resources Management and Planning Division, Organization Management Directorate, Library Collections and Services Group. The position description number for this position is 366106. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Serves as an advisor to the Supervisory Program Specialist and various levels of management in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) on performance management programs, projects and special assignments. Assists management in developing, maintaining, and modifying performance plans and gives counsel on performance appraisals documentation and discussions. Manages change management with various stakeholders on new initiatives related to performance management. Reviews position descriptions (PDs) and/or advises managers on alignment with performance management activities. Acts as the primary liaison between LCSG management and the Human Capital Directorate (HCD) on performance management initiatives, policies, procedures, and programs. Reviews a variety of performance management actions for accuracy and completeness, in accordance with LCSG standards and the agency’s policies and standards. Ensures performance management actions (i.e., compliance reports, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, etc.) are processed accurately and timely throughout the service unit. Researches, develops, and provides documentation or summarized information from files, including performance plans, appraisals, organizational charts, mission and function statements, and manpower documents. Serves as technical advisor and provides program/project support to the Supervisory Program Specialist on a wide range of operational matters, programs and projects. Identifies, monitors, and performs unusual and complex programmatic assignments which require in-depth knowledge of LCSG policies and procedures, governing statutes and regulations, and a thorough understanding of the service unit’s missions and strategic goals. In collaboration with the Supervisory Program Specialist, performs long-range planning and analysis of new and existing programs and projects where precedents are scarce or missing. Prepares long-range management plans for efficient and effective program/project implementation and administration. Develops detailed plans, goals, objectives, requirements and criteria for complex or costly management processes and systems, such as planning, developing, implementing and/or managing the Library's mission oriented goals. This may include the service unit's staff development programs, performance management, or other initiated mission-oriented goals. Provides management advisory services for the various components of the program, to assist and guide managers to resolve inadequacies in management’s ability to implement. Uses various systems and databases (i.e., EmpowHR, Monster Government Solutions, Serena, e-Management, Confluence) to run reports, analyze information, and provide recommendations and reports that are qualitative and quantitative. Full participation in the planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of various programs is expected in order to provide difficult management advisory services, and resolve difficult issues/problems which require a comprehensive knowledge of position, performance, and program management. Works with staff on the development of performance plans, appraisal, and associated documents. Monitors, coordinates, and recommends pathways to effective, efficient performance planning which achieve a balance between economy, efficiency, skills utilization, and consistent employee measurements and development sufficient for mission accomplishment. 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 administer a workforce performance management program.* Ability to employ change management.* Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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 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.