Posting at the Library of Congress

["Amparo R. de Torres" <ator@xxxxxxx>]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 970269
Opening Date: December 22, 1997
Closing date (unless extended, inquire): January 26.1998
All minimum requirements must be met by: January 26, 1998

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN, MINORITIES,  

AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY 
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:

	Title:Supervisory Conservator   
		(Chief, Conservation Division)
		GS-1001-15 (11273) $70,894 - $92,161* 	

* 	The individual selected for this position will receive the applicable 
locality pay adjustment.  Salary will be 	adjusted based on FY'98 rates 
when available.

	Position Location:Conservation Division, Preservation Directorate, 
Library Services; James Madison Building.    
			
	Type of Appointment:PermanentSupervisory, non-bargaining unit position
 
	Number of Vacancies:	One

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 
The Chief plans and directs the activities of the Conservation Division of the 
Library of Congress.  Establishes policies and procedures governing the 
preservation and physical conservation of rare books; manuscripts; maps and 
atlases; prints and photographs; posters, drawings, and other works of art on 
paper; and non-book media such as moving image and audio collections.  Applies 
an in-depth knowledge of the full range of library preservation techniques to 
complex library decisions affecting the long-term preservation of those 
materials of greatest intrinsic value or historical significance.  Develops 
and maintains comprehensive emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans 
for all Library collection materials.  Provides technical advice to other 
libraries based on in-depth knowledge of the nature of preservation problems.  

Provides for the professional development and advanced conservation training 
of Library of Congress conservation staff and conservation interns working at 
the Library. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in the Federal Service 
or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the Federal Service which 
demonstrates a minimum level of proficiency in each of the following 
knowledges, skills or abilities (KSAs):
   
_	Skill in supervising others and managing a program.

_	Knowledge of preservation and conservation techniques and practices.

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.	SKILL IN SUPERVISING OTHERS AND MANAGING A PROGRAM--  to plan and 
direct the activities of the Conservation Division of the Library of Congress.  

Provides daily supervision for a large, highly skilled professional staff of 
conservators and conservation technicians. 
    		
     2.	ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND INTERACT WITH OTHERS -- to advise the 
Director for Preservation on establishment of preservation policies, on short 
and long-range goals and plans for a systematic preservation program, and on 
priorities that will meet management needs and technical requirements.  
Establishes policies and procedures governing the preservation and physical 
conservation of library materials.  Provides technical advice to the broad 
conservation community and contributes professionally to the fields of 
preservation and conservation.

     3.	KNOWLEDGE OF PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES AND 
PRACTICES --   to supervise the application of the full range of library 
preservation and conservation techniques and practices.  Contributes to 
complex library decisions affecting the long-term preservation and 
conservation of library materials.

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 addressed individually 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, 
skill, and 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. Applicant who fail to 
submit the required information by the final closing date will not receive 
further consideration for this position.

REMARKS:

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.

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 a Declaration for 
Federal Employment (OF-306).

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants must submit either Standard Form 
171, Application for Federal Employment or the Optional Application for 
Federal Employment OF 612; a description of their competence on the KSA'S (if 
applicable) on plain paper, and any other required attachments.  Individuals 
who are not currently employed by the Library must also return the attached 
background survey Questionnaire.  Applicants who fail to submit the required 
information by the final closing date will not receive further consideration 
for this position.

MAILING ADDRESS:
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Employment Office-Staffing/Recruitment Group
101 Independence Ave., SE, LM 107
Washington, D. C. 20540-2231

Note: For copies of this vacancy announcement, employment application forms, 
required attachments information, please call the Employment Office at (202) 
707-5627
1.  Please indicate the Vacancy Announcement on all forms
2.  All applications must be received by the final closing date to receive 
consideration for this Vacancy Announcement; postmarked applications will not 
be accepted
3.  Civil Service status is not required
4.  All applications and attachments become the property of the Library of 
Congress and will not be returned
5.  U. S. Citizenship is required for most positions





Amparo R. de Torres
Special Projects Officer
Conservation Division, LM G 38
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, D. C. 20540-4500, USA
Tel: (202) 707-1026
Fax: (202) 707-1525