[padg] preservation position at Library of Congress

["Jeanne Drewes" <jdre@xxxxxxx>]

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	080323	
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 	1-7-2009 
JOB LOCATION: 	Washington, Dist of Columbia	WORK SCHEDULE:	Full
Time
SALARY RANGE: 	$48,108.00-$62,546.00	
OPEN DATE:	11-24-2008 
TIME LIMIT: 	Permanent - No time limit  
WHO MAY APPLY:	Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S.
Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to
U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired provided that
immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library
determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the
position.   NUMBER OF VACANCIES:	1	PROMOTION
POTENTIAL:	12 
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NOTES:
The incumbent recommends policy with regard to preservation, reference
and education and training issues; defines and carries out projects, and
establishes priorities for preservation education and outreach
activities. This position is responsible for maintaining expertise in
one or more specialized preservation activities such as emergency
preparedness and collections care, and provides reference and training
using a working knowledge in all areas as assigned. At entry level
(GS-9), the incumbent completes routine assignments using specialized
knowledge, assists division chief with major programs and services in
training and outreach.
This position is located in the Preservation Directorate, Library
Services.
Number of Vacancies: One
The position description number is 169972.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES: The Library of Congress evaluates applicants
through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview.
Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing,
certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application
review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills,
and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the
vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the
most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection,
applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these
designated KSA’s in the narrative/application review, preliminary
telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools
listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants’ experience,
knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify
the best qualified applicants for selection.
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MEN,
MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for
the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.
DUTIES:
Maintains liaison or communicates with library patrons, supervisors,
library staff, other national libraries, library and information
networks, information centers, experts in government agencies,
associations, the private sector, the general public and/or research
groups. Motivates clientele to fully utilize preservation programs and
services.
Supports the Preservation Directorate training program by assisting in
the implementation of prepared training courses and materials.
Implements course plans while presenting classroom instruction. Prepares
instructional guides, information packets, and other resource
materials.
Analyzes, evaluates, organizes, and disseminates preservation
information and materials in various media for quality, content, and
effectiveness.
Prepares written documents, including reports, articles, and formal
correspondence through 'Ask a Librarian' queries using Question Point
scripts and other means of inquiry relating to preservation. Performs
various writing and editing duties for a variety of documents and
reports. 
EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and
training suffic
ient 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 communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to plan and carry out preservation training programs. **
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of preservation
and library science. **
Ability to analyze and organize information and materials.
Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties. **
Ability to perform writing and editing duties.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural
institution and the world's largest library, with more than 130 million
items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints,
photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and more than 8 million items
online at its award-winning Web site. Located on Capitol Hill in
Washington, D.C., the Library is also the home of the U.S. Copyright
Office, the Congressional Research Service, and the Law Library of
Congress and is leading the worldwide effort to preserve digital
material through the National Digital Information Infrastructure and
Preservation Program.
Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible. 
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received
by the closing date of this announcement.
For current or former Federal employees: Submit a copy of your most
recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, duty location,
and salary level.
Applicants who are referred for an interview will be required to submit
a completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.
For current or former military personnel: Submit a copy of your DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4) if
applicable.
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 notify the agency. The decision
on granting reasonable accommodation will be 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT (202) 707-6362 (VOICE OR TTY)
OR EMAIL spp@xxxxxxxx
This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing
qualifications in the use of firearms. Under Title 18 USC, Section
922(g)(9), anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence is automatically disqualified from being appointed to
a position requiring the possession of a firearm or ammunition.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal
salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of
their choosing.
Proficiency in English required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED UNDER
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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.
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.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants may apply
online at www.loc.gov or submit a completed applicant job kit. Online
applicants must complete all mandatory sections of the online
application form. In order to use the online application system,
applicants must use a computer that is equipped with either Netscape 4.7
or Internet Explorer 5.0, or higher. Attempting to complete the onli
ne
application with an incompatible browser could result in the inability
to submit a complete application. Job kit applicants must submit a
completed application using the job kit scannable form AND an OF-612 or
a Federal Style resume. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be
accepted nor will hard copy applications be accepted without a completed
scannable form. You can request a copy of the job kit, which includes
the scannable form, by contacting the Library of Congress Customer
Service Center at the address below. If you experience technical
difficulties with the online system or need any additional information,
please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed below or
at jobhelp@xxxxxxxx

Library of Congress Customer Service Center
101 Independence Avenue, SE, LM-107
Washington, D.C., 20540-2700
(202)-707-5627
Please be advised that due to security concerns on Capitol Hill, mail
delivery from the United States Postal Service is experiencing
significant delays. As a result, you are strongly encouraged to apply
online. If you choose to submit a hard-copy application, we recommend
that you send it via Fed-Ex or United Parcel Service (UPS) and that you
allow at least 72 hours for delivery, even for overnight packages. You
also have the option of hand delivery of your application, Monday
through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to the Library of
Congress Customer Service Center.

Customer Services Center
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