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[AV Media Matters] Video Engineer Job Posting - Library of Congress
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Please pass the attached job posting for a Video Engineer position in
the Library of Congress among your colleagues who may be qualified.
Thank you,
Allan McConnell
Allan D. McConnell
Head, Audio & Video Preservation Laboratory
Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540-4690
Voice, 202 707-9077, FAX 202 707-2371
E-Mail, amcc@loc.gov
THE USUAL DISCLAIMERS APPLY.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Washington, DC 20540-2295
*** VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ***
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^ Vacancy Announcement Number 990291 ^
^ Opening Date: October 26, 1999 ^
^ Closing Date: December 13, 1999 ^
^ ^
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THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. (see REMARKS)
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Title: Electronic Engineer
(Video Production/Preservation Work Leader)
GS-855-12 (10828) $45,236 - $58,808
$48,796 - $63,436*
* Salary reflects locality pay
Position Location: Recording Laboratory Unit, Preservation Services
Section, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded
Sound
Division, Public Service Collections Directorate,
Library Services; James Madison Memorial Building
Tour of Duty: Full-time. Incumbent may elect to work a flexitime or
compflex work schedule.
Type of Appointment: Indefinite, not-to-exceed five years
Non-supervisory, bargaining unit position
Number of Vacancies: One
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The incumbent leads the Maintenance Technicians. Establishes work schedules
within the video area, and distributes and balances the workload among
subordinates, resolving complaints and or any discrepancies that occur.
Solves complex problems arising during the course of the work, reviews
quality
and quantity of work products for adequacy and compliance with instructions
and procedures. Provides written reports and documentation as required by
Unit Head. Expedites processing of work; including resolving delays and
backlogs. Answer subordinates' questions concerning established procedures
and practices of the Recording Laboratory Unit or the Preservation Services
Section. Provides on-the-job-training and reviews the availability of
pertinent training courses and recommends attendance of subordinates.
Prepares technical specifications for equipment to insure design and
operational compatibility with existing video and video transfer equipment.
Designs and tests specialized equipment when called for and directs the
building of equipment not found on the commercial market. Determines the
need
for spare subassemblies and parts, operating manuals, service manuals and
any
special alignment tools necessary to assure maximum use and longevity of the
Library video production equipment. Prepares cost estimates for the purchase
and installation of equipment. Establishes operating procedures,
maintenance
schedules and test programs. Selects, assembles and operates equipment,
especially that found to be too complex for lower-level technicians.
Participates in discussions, meetings and conferences with Division staff
and
other offices and individuals involving technical issues. Acts as liaison
between the Library and equipment manufacturers and suppliers regarding
specialized requirements and operational needs. Acts as Technical Director
during live video recordings of Library programs, and electronically edits
video productions as required. Interacts with artists, performers,
lecturers,
speakers and patrons to advise on and respond to technical video production
requirements. Transfers film-to-video and video-to-video as requested. Is
responsible for the technical integrity of completed projects, assuring that
the end product meets preservation and production requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Requirements: A degree in professional engineering or a related
field,
e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science or mathematics or a
combination of education and experience that provided a comprehensive, in-
depth knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences and
their
applications.
One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal service
or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the Federal service which
demonstrates a minimum level of proficiency in following knowledge, skills
or
abilities (KSAs):
* Knowledge of video recording, formats, transfer, and the use and
operation
of video production equipment.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (KSAs):
Quality ranking factors are presented in ALL CAPS. The statements following
each factor relate to specific duties of the position.
1. KNOWLEDGE OF VIDEO RECORDING, FORMATS, TRANSFER, AND THE USE AND
OPERATION
OF VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT - to act as Technical Director during live
video
recordings of Library programs, and electronically edit video productions as
required. Transfer archival film-to-video and video-to-video as requested
adapting and applying film-to-video transfer techniques. Oversee the
technical integrity of completed projects, assuring that the end product
meets
preservation and production requirements. Design and test specialized
equipment when called for and direct the building of equipment not found on
the commercial market. Establish operating procedures, maintenance
schedules
and test programs. Select, assemble and operate equipment, especially that
found to be too complex for lower-level technicians.
2. ABILITY TO GUIDE AND DIRECT THE WORK OF OTHERS - to serve as a team
leader
and establish work schedules, and distribute and balance the workload among
subordinates. Solve complex problems arising during the course of the work,
review quality and quantity of work products for adequacy and compliance
with
instructions and procedures, and report on the performance of subordinates
for
evaluation purposes. Answer subordinates' questions concerning established
procedures and practices. Provide on-the-job-training and review the
availability of pertinent training courses and recommends attendance of
subordinates.
3. SKILL IN COMMUNICATING AND INTERACTING WITH OTHERS - to interact with
artists, performers, lecturers, speakers and patrons to advise on and
respond
to technical video production requirements. Participate in discussions,
meetings and conferences with Division staff and other offices and
individuals
involving technical issues, including estimates, related to video recording,
transfer, or the equipment used for these purposes. Act as liaison between
the Library and equipment manufacturers and suppliers regarding specialized
requirements and operational needs.
4. SKILL IN COMMUNICATING IN WRITING - to prepare technical specifications
for equipment to insure design and operational compatibility with existing
video and video transfer equipment. Prepare cost estimates for the purchase
and installation of equipment. Provide written reports and documentation as
required.
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE ON THE KSAs: Applicants must address each KSA
on a separate sheet of plain paper in order to be considered for this
vacancy.
Applicants should not simply repeat entries from their employment
application
in addressing each KSA, but should elaborate on any specific experience (as
an
employee or volunteer), training, educational courses, and awards that
demonstrate possession of the identified KSAs. Publications are available
in
libraries and book stores to help guide you in addressing the KSAs. Each
KSA
must be individually addressed and MUST NOT exceed one page each.
EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants are first assessed against the minimum
qualifications requirements for the position. To be minimally qualified,
applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of competence in the knowledge,
skills, or abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position,
and must have the length of time and level of education and/or experience as
specified in the announcement. Applicants who are minimally qualified will
be
further evaluated to determine the degree to which they possess the KSAs
identified as quality ranking factors. These KSAs are assigned values for
purposes of rating. This rating process will determine who will be referred
to the selecting official for further consideration.
REMARKS:
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate
personnel security/suitability investigation.
The Library reserves the right to fill any number of the above-described
positions that are or become vacant during the life of this vacancy
announcement.
Applicants who are referred for interview must complete Declaration for
Federal Employment (OF-306).
Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite to the Library of Congress
require completion of a one year probationary period.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED UNDER SPECIAL HIRING
PROCEDURES
AND MUST ATTACH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY WHEN SUBMITTING
AN
APPLICATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL HIRING PROCEDURES
CONTACT
BILL HAIG, DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MANAGER AT (202) 707-7544 (VOICE),
OR
(202) 707-9948 (TTY) OR E-MAIL WHAI@LOC.GOV.
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* 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. *
* *
* HOW TO APPLY: Submit a Standard Form 171 - Application for *
* Federal Employment, or the Optional Application for Federal *
* Employment - OF 612, or a Federal-style resume (see attached)*
* a description of competence on the KSAs on plain paper, *
* and any other required attachments to: *
* *
* LIBRARY OF CONGRESS *
* EMPLOYMENT OFFICE--STAFFING/RECRUITMENT GROUP *
* 101 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SE, LM 107 *
* WASHINGTON, DC 20540-2295 *
* *
* NOTE: For copies of this vacancy announcement, applications *
* or information on other Library of Congress opportunities, *
* please call our Employment Office at (202) 707-5627 or our *
* employment hotline at (202) 707-4315. All applications must *
* be received by the final closing date to receive *
* consideration for this Vacancy Announcement; postmarked *
* applications will not be accepted. CURRENT AND FORMER *
* FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR MOST*
* RECENT SF-50 WITH THE APPLICATION. Individuals who are not *
* currently employed by the Library must also return the *
* "Background Survey Questionnaire." *
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Here's what your Federal style resume must contain
in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy
announcement
JOB INFORMATION
Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are
applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code) and day and evening phone numbers
(with area code)
Social Security Number
Country of Citizenship
Highest Federal civilian grade held
EDUCATION
High School
-- Name, city, and State
-- Date of diploma or GED
Colleges and universities
-- Name, city, and State
-- Majors
-- Type & year of degree(s) received
(If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or
quarter hours)
Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy announcement
requests it
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WORK EXPERIENCE
Give the following information for your paid and nonpaid work experience
related to the job for which you are applying
-- Job title (include series & grade if Federal job)
-- Duties & Accomplishments
-- Employer's name & address
-- Supervisor's name and & number
-- Starting & ending dates (month/year)
-- Hours per week
-- Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Job-related training courses
Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer
software/hardware,
tools, machinery, typing speed
Job-related certificates and licenses
Job-related honors, awards, and accomplishments, for example, publications,
memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities,
public
speaking, and performance awards
(Give dates but do not send documents unless requested)
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before hiring, the agency will ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of
all
information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part
of
your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work;
or you may be fined or jailed.
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