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This position is located in the Policy, Training and Cooperative Programs, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.

The position is 100% remote eligible or onsite with the option for telework. The salary range advertised is for the Washington, DC area and may be adjusted based on the geographic locale of the selected applicant.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

08/03/2023 to 09/01/2023
Salary

$112,015 - $145,617 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 13
Location
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) 1 vacancy
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel less than 20% a year.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Temporary - Indefinite NTE 3 Years
Work schedule

Full-time - Flexitime.
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Announcement number

VAR002462
Control number

741210400

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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 other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

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Career Showcase – Program Specialist, (Indigenous Peoples) Policy, Training & Cooperative Programs Division

This event was held virtually on August 16, 2023. Access the recording by clicking here.

Join a live, virtual Career Showcase to learn about an exciting career opportunity directly from the Deputy Librarian for the Library Collections and Services Group, the Chief of the Policy, Training and Cooperative Programs Division, as well as the Director of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Simply log on to the link above on Wednesday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to learn about this unique and exciting Program Specialist position focused on establishing and updating controlled subject headings to reflect authentic representation of indigenous peoples at the Library of Congress. Registration is not required.

To participate anonymously, simply identify yourself as "Anonymous2023" when entering the session. A recording of the Career Showcase will be available by no later than August 21 for those unable to attend the live session.

Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.

This position is located in the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division, of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate of the Digital and Preservation Services and serves as the Program Analyst for a discrete array of subject and name authority headings where the incumbent has specific expertise and community connections. This position reports directly to the Division leader.

This position focuses on establishing and updating controlled subject headings to reflect community centered representation of indigenous peoples that occupied and occupy within and around the boundaries of the United States of America. This position will identify and engage with stakeholders and professionals in the development of new and updated headings. The subject headings inform library collections indexing. The incumbent represents the Library of Congress and develops a network of stakeholders and interested parties for continued maintenance of the authority records.

Identifies projects for the establishment and update of controlled subject headings related to the community centered representation of indigenous peoples that occupied or occupy within and around the boundaries of the United States of America. Using project management methodologies, manages projects related to the area of study.

Reviews and identifies existing controlled subject heading vocabulary for update, and documents necessity or recommendation for development, change and update. Analyzes nomenclature used in various arenas and among various communities for adaption into Library of Congress subject headings. Evaluates proposed headings to ensure alignment with other headings, established vocabularies or nomenclature.

Drafts policies and procedures for evaluation, framework, and indexing of subject headings based upon research and analysis conducted. Drafts Library of Congress policies and procedures, and library best practices regarding development and update of vocabulary and authority records. Works in teams with librarians, stakeholders and interested parties to collect feedback on proposals, recommendations, and standards.

Serves as liaison within the Library of Congress to provide expert subject and technical advice and to connect Library of Congress staff and leadership to community members and leaders with the goal of forging lasting relationships.

Represents the Library of Congress in the national and international communities and with other organizations. Develops community networks to further program and Library of Congress goals. Identifies Library of Congress stakeholders and subject matter experts for participation in working groups, research teams, project teams, and other specialized groups. Leads those groups toward accomplishment of goal.

Serves on external working groups, task forces, and committees. Regularly reports to Library of Congress management on progress, challenges, milestones, and new developments. Prepares and presents papers at meetings and conferences. Facilitates discussions on subject area in various formats to engage stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbents are subject to a mobility requirement and that incumbents will not be eligible for relocation expenses in the event the Library determines the position is no longer suitable for distant telework.

The position description number for this position is 443167.

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.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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Conditions of Employment

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.

Knowledge of the history and current culture of indigenous peoples within and around the boundaries of the United States of America. **

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties and interact collaboratively with others. **

Ability to perform research and analysis work. **

Knowledge of Libraries and Archives.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process

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.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.

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.

A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 KSAs 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.

For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section 8.5, at: Merit Selection Plan

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).

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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.

You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.

Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.

Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.

Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.

Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.

Step 6: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.

If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.

Agency contact information

Customer Service Center

Phone: 202-707-5620
Fax: 000 000 0000
Email: JobHelp@loc.gov
Address: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States

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Next steps

Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.

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