[PADG:1491] Vacancy at Library of Congress - Chief, Conservation Division

["Mark S Roosa" <mroo@xxxxxxx>]

Vacancy Announcement


Chief, Conservation Division
Preservation Directorate
Library of Congress
Washington, DC

The Library of Congress is recruiting for a Chief to lead and manage
the work of the Conservation Division, one of the five divisions that
comprise the Preservation Directorate.  The Conservation Division is
staffed by approximately 30 conservators, conservation technicians,
interns, fellows, and volunteers working in the Book and Paper Section
and in the Preventive Conservation Section.  The Chief plans and directs
the activities of the Conservation Division and serves as a member of
the decision making team for preservation activities at the Library of
Congress.  The Chief establishes policies and procedures governing the
preservation and physical conservation of  rare books; manuscripts,
maps, atlases, prints and photographs, posters, drawings, 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
conservation techniques to complex library decisions affecting the
long-term preservation and conservation 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 conservation
problems.  Provides for the professional development and advanced
conservation training of Library of Congress conservation staff and
conservation interns working at the Library.  Compensation at the
GS-1001-15 level ($87,864-$114,224 annually) For a full description of
the duties and responsibilities of this position and application
information, please see http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/IY0445.HTM
 Application Deadline: December 18, 2001.
For more information, contact Mark Roosa at mroo@xxxxxxxx