Program Specialist (Systems Librarian)

Duties
The Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Systems Librarian who will play a key role in enhancing and supporting NAVCC's collection management and workflow systems and applications, and optimizing integration and interoperability in order to enable efficient workflows and quality services that meet the needs of a diverse community of users. We seek candidates who are excited to work in a collaborative and user-centered team environment inside a facility custom built for the storage and preservation of the largest collection of audiovisual materials in the world. At the GS-13 level, the incumbent will report to NAVCC for the first year and then provide services as applicable to Collections Discovery and Metadata Services Group (CDMS) through implementation of projects involving activities relating to the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) information technology goals.
The Systems Librarian coordinates and facilitates activities through implementation of projects involving the library's audiovisual collections management and workflow systems, library services platform, other enterprise systems, and web enabled applications. Individually, and in collaboration with information technology specialists in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), vendors and user organization experts, the incumbent develops and coordinates major program components that include information technology support for acquisitions, loans, preservation services, cataloging and resource discovery, inventory and collection management. The Systems Librarian acts as a liaison with library and archive professionals, information technology specialists in OCIO, and various working groups throughout the Library involved in technologies and systems supporting the Library's mission. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and manages a wide variety of complex projects and activities related to current and new releases of the various Library systems.
Plans and designs centralized and mission-specific projects under established and/or proposed program objectives. Identifies and carries out necessary actions related to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and management of technical information programs and projects. Designs and coordinates mission-specific strategic objectives within the technical information area, identifying actions related to program/project implementation, monitoring, and evaluating activities under established and/or proposed objectives.
Exercises independent judgment and applies broad technical knowledge of technical information conditions and trends in preparing or assuring preparation of implementation documents, concept and decision papers, and memoranda. Assists in advancing the state-of-the-art of the technical information discipline, and in improving approaches in activity management.
Works collaboratively in the designs and participates in broad technical information assessments, and participates in development and review. Presents and defends positions, as required. Provides guidance to stakeholder and other groups. Coordinates information and builds consensus from various organizations involved in the preparation and approval of various initiatives.
Researches and identifies complex program issues or problems affecting program initiatives in major agency organizational components, such as a Library-wide system. Makes recommendations for and coordinates resolutions and improvements.
Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program related information technology (IT) issues or problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings. Based on operations and changing program requirements, identifies relevant issues. Collects relevant information from many varied sources, some of which are difficult to access. Makes authoritative recommendations to management.
Plans and coordinates agency-wide implementation of process improvement methods and concepts to improve the quality of systems, application, and tools. Conducts feasibility studies to develop alternative and cost-effective approaches to satisfying customer requirements. Provides expert evaluation of the requirements, analyzes alternatives, and recommends technical solutions relating to the complete life cycle for information systems and information systems components. Writes technical business cases, and coordinates the implementation of improvements to IT systems, applications, tools and practices.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Requirements
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.
Knowledge of collection management and workflow systems, utilities, applications, application development, testing and access methods.**
Ability to coordinate and optimize systems support and technology for audiovisual materials in a library or archives setting.**
Ability to research and analyze technical issues.**
Ability To Perform Project Management Functions.
Ability to write technical documents.
Ability To Interact Collaboratively With Others At All Levels.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Additional Information
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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.
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 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.