Supervisory Library Technician (Supervisory Digital Conversion Technician)_

Summary This position is located in the Digitization Support Services Section, Collections Digitization Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 455857. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities The position serves as a Supervisory Library Technician in the Digital Support Services (DSS) Section, Collections Digitization Division (CDD), Digital Services Directorate (DSD), Discovery & Preservation Services (DPS), within the Library Collections Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC) and reports to a Section Head in CDD. CDD provides leadership, support, and coordination for the digitization of the Library’s collections. The division’s activities include direct digitization of collections, execution of digitization contracts, formulation and dissemination of digitization specifications, analysis and development of workflow processes that help improve digitization efficiency and standards, and the analysis and reformatting of endangered Library materials. Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-08 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. 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 and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. In consultation with the Section Head, coordinates the details involved in digitization projects, defining tasks/assignments. Identifies, develops, and implements options for improving the performance of the plans/projects. Communicates orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical staff concerning the management of collection digitization activities. Works with staff to ensure that digitization projects are completed according to section and division standards. In coordination with the Section Head and other managers in the division, plans, schedules, coordinates, carries out, and monitors the effectiveness of approved digitization projects. Serves as a key point of contact for consultation with staff across the division and other divisions on routine digitization projects. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff at multiple levels throughout the service unit and across the Library. Provides guidance in the resolution of collections digitization problems or issues affecting digitization of collections. Provides advice and training to section staff. Communicates orally and in writing to both technical and nontechnical staff concerning collections digitization projects and programs. Works with search requests that contain inaccurate or incomplete information. Uses search tools in a variety of online databases that have different search interfaces and protocols. Follows applicable instructions concerning the recognition and comparison of dates, authors, titles, filenames, directory structures and other conventions and develops new procedures. Creates and updates data in in-house databases for digitization project production. Ensures that supervised staff accurately use these tools. 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: oc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc\_supervisor\_core\_competencies.pdf 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 supervise.** Ability to perform project coordination, development and management duties.** Ability to serve as a liaison and interact collaboratively with others. Ability to provide training. Ability to utilize computer technology and database software applications. Ability to communicate in writing. 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. 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 ADA@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@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. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: oc.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.