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The Congressional Research Service (CRS) works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing objective, nonpartisan research and analysis to committees and Members of the House and Senate. CRS seeks a senior level executive to serve as an Associate Director and lead its Office of Administrative Operations (OPS).
This position is located in the Office of Administrative Operations, Congressional Research Service.
In leading OPS, the Associate Director will direct, guide, and oversee CRS’ financial and administrative business operations and its workforce management and development operations. As a member of the CRS senior management team, the Associate Director will serve as the principal advisor in these functional areas for the Director, Deputy Director and CRS executive management team. The Associate Director will provide policy direction, guidance, review, and oversight of CRS’s financial and administrative business functions, and develop and enhance CRS’ ability to attract, develop, and retain the human capital needed to perform research and analysis for the Congress. The selectee will represent the Director and Deputy Director on issues involving CRS’ role, activities, and interaction with the Congress and other Library entities in relevant areas of strategic planning and program performance assessment; human capital management; budgeting, procurement, and financial management; and facilities management.
Financial and administrative activities under OPS’ purview include: budget formulation, justification, and execution activities; contracting, procurement, accounting operations and vendor management; travel; facilities, space, and asset management; physical and personnel security; agency performance reviews; and emergency planning coordination and response.
Human capital management functions under OPS’ purview include: workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment to ensure a diverse workforce; position management and classification; succession planning; professional development; and performance management and staff recognition.
This is a senior leadership position. Applications received for this position will not be considered for other CRS vacancies.
Additional information about CRS is available online at www.loc.gov/crsinfo
05/17/2017 to 06/14/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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Exercises overall responsibility and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of the full range of financial management and workforce management and development activities necessary to support CRS’ programs and operations. Serves as a key advisor to the CRS Director and Deputy Director on various programs, policies and agency-wide change projects; develops, conceives, plans, and implements policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical CRS programs; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals in the Library of Congress and other legislative and executive agencies; and represents CRS in high-level meetings with other Library units, other legislative branch agencies, and other federal and private officials and organizations.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff of the Office of Administrative Operations, including approximately 5 supervisors and 35 bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPONSIBILITIES
Through subordinate supervisors, directs budget formulation, justification, and execution activities; oversees accounting operations, vendor payment processes and procedures, and procurement and contracting activities; coordinates financial reporting to the Library; ensures compliant use of the Library’s central financial management systems; directs facilities and space management activities; and provides oversight to mail and courier services operations. Is responsible for assuring compliance with governing budgetary and financial policy, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Directs CRS’ financial management activities to advance the overall strategic direction. Conducts evaluations and studies of CRS’ budget and ongoing business activities and recommends improvements, streamlining, or alternatives. Represents CRS on the Library’s Operations Committee. Measures and reports agency performance to the Library and the Congress. Oversees the Operating Plan and recommends reprogramming of funds as needed to carry out the mission and annual objectives.
Coordinates CRS activities in support of the Library’s management control program. Conducts annual vulnerability assessments and detailed control reviews; reports results of assessments and reviews; monitors open findings; and ensures critical business processes are included in the management control program.
Briefs the Director and Deputy Director on the budget request, prepares the Director for congressional hearings, provides substantive input and guidance to the Director’s testimony, handles hearing transcripts, and coordinates answering of questions for the record after budget hearings conclude.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Through subordinate supervisors, directs CRS’ workforce planning, staffing, and staff development and performance management activities; assists the Director and Deputy Director in establishing and implementing CRS’ strategic workforce vision and direction, and oversees all workforce management and development programs, initiatives, and activities to ensure CRS has the intellectual capacity, expertise, and skills to fulfill its mission. Provides expert advice and guidance about the impact of actions on human resources policies, practices, and procedures; anticipates problems; and offers alternative solutions that effectively and appropriately address CRS’ mission and goals.
Implements and manages human resources activities including: workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment to ensure a diverse workforce; position management and classification; succession planning; professional development; and performance management and staff recognition. In accordance with Library guidelines and directives, plans, develops, and administers programs and processes to enable CRS to compete successfully for highly qualified staff; obtain research support via contracts, volunteer and detail opportunities, and internships; retain high performers and reward excellence and innovation; train and develop staff to achieve CRS’ mission; and ensure workforce management and development programs are responsive, efficient, and effective.
Your resume is important to this application process. It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above. All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.
The Associate Director leads her/his staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf.
The position description number for this position is 361250.
This position has no promotion potential.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D. C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses may be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
All initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, all newly appointed Senior Level executives, from outside the Library as well as from within, must serve a one year probationary period in accordance with the Library of Congress Regulations (LCRs) 2017.2-1, Senior Level Executive System.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
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 ADA@loc.gov. 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. The certificate of disability must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and may be issued by a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, a Disability Services or Career Services Office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The date of certification must be within three (3) years of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-3960 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.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
The selected applicant will 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, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
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.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress will evaluate applicants using the information provided in your resume. Reviews are intended to explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. For Senior Level positions, applicants do not need to respond to specific competency questions but will be requested to answer one question related to how they became aware of this job opportunity.
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Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
Disabled applicants claiming Selective Placement eligibility must submit proof of disability and a certification of job readiness. If Selective Placement is applicable to you, you will not be considered without submitting this documentation.
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.
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