Summary This position is located in the Physical Collections Services Section, Serial and Government Publications Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 437579. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Responsibilities Introduction: The Serial and Government Publications Division (SER) is seeking a Supervisory Librarian and Section Head for the Physical Collections Services Section. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the incumbent oversees the multi-format physical collection management operations and leads projects and policy development to meet broad program objectives within the division. The Serial and Government Publications Division is responsible for the acquisition, processing, preservation, reformatting, and reference servicing of much of the serial collections of the Library in both print and digital formats, including newspapers, government documents, comic books and current periodicals. To learn more about the our activities and collections, check out the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room Web site (https://www.loc.gov/research-centers/newspaper-and-current-periodical/collections/). The selectee for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Duties Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; observes workers’ performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests and certifies time and attendance records for staff. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations and safeguard sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) of employees. Furthers the objectives of diversity and inclusiveness by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of diversity and inclusiveness and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, or other non-merit factor. Performs highly specialized and/or authoritative original collection management. Analyzes and develops practices and standards cited as authoritative. Consults with colleagues and staff of libraries throughout the nation involved in cooperative projects. Participates in studies of proposed changes in policies or practices, the introduction of new technology, and/or management policies. Coordinates collection management projects. Explains policy to staff to assist in the resolution of difficult or complex issues and problems. Determines the materials and services most appropriate to meet user needs. Recommends collection management policy enhancements. Advises senior library staff, including the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, on those Secret and Top Secret collections in Division custody, and provides guidance to other staff and contractors for the processing and use of restricted access materials. The position handles materials up to the Top Secret level in the course of work. Advises preservation staff as a recognized authority on all technical aspects of the preservation of the Division’s custodial material in the library's collections, and coordinates technical efforts for the preservation of these collections through extensive, direct interaction with all library offices, as well as the staff of other institutions and organizations. Designs, develops, and implements a comprehensive, efficient and effective preservation program based on the library's requirements and policy guidelines. Assists in the development of specifications, standards, and procedures for preservation of the Division’s custodial collections in all formats and monitors the technical aspects of preservation work awarded to private contractors. Ensures the adherence to preservation standards in the maintenance of the Division's Secure Storage Area and other collection storage areas; in the housing and transport of collections; and in determining the collections availability for use. Prepares written guidelines for the proper handling of collections by staff, on-site researchers, and collaborative projects and programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html 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. The selectee for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. 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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce.* Knowledge and application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.* Knowledge of the principles and techniques of library collections development. Ability to analyze, plan, develop and/or execute library programs and projects. Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate orally. Education All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; Or B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. 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. All who meet the eligibility requirements are 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 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. 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-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/ 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 or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. 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. 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.