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The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director, NLS/BPH and as such reports to the Director, NLS/BPH on all NLS/BPH program matters. In close coordination with the Director, the incumbent manages the development of policy changes and organizational changes driven by mission, information technology and/or other external factors and through subordinate managers. The incumbent provides a wide range of analytical, technical, managerial, and advisory functions related to the administrative programs within NLS/BPH.
This position is located in the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, National Programs Directorate, National and International Outreach, Taylor Street Annex.
The position description number for this position is 368436.
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 will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
03/09/2018 to 03/30/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Permanent
Full-time - Flexitime.
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Yes
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493520400
As Deputy Director, NLS/BPH, the incumbent shares responsibility and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of the Division. In close collaboration with the Director NLS/BP1I, the incumbent is responsible for planning, reviewing, monitoring, and directing overall programmatic issues consistent with the Division and agency mission and goals. The incumbent shares responsibility for the direction and management of large-scale program matters to efficiently and effectively achieve specified goals and objectives.
The incumbent shares responsibility and delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of NLS/BPH programs and/or administrative operations such as human resources, finance, space management, and other business services in NLS/BPH, in accordance with Library of Congress and service unit requirements, practices and business processes.
The incumbent monitors and evaluates program effectiveness with a view toward efficient accomplishments of objectives, avoidance of duplication and maximum utilization of funds and staff. Identifies, evaluates and disseminates best practices and technologies to meet NLS/BPH needs.
In conjunction with the Director, the incumbent establishes and enforces unified standards for NLS/BPH management policies, programs, and activities for evaluating the quality, effectiveness, and use of all the Division’s systems and processes to meet the program and administrative needs of the agency and its stakeholders.
Works with the Director, NLS/BPH to develop, plan, and implement policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs. Recognized as an authority in formulating new policies and program objectives that have a broad or long-range impact on one or more significant programs of the service unit or the Library. Provides management and consulting services to subordinate directors, and/or managers on change management and internal business process improvements to improve the effectiveness of NLS/BPH operations and functions. Formulates, interprets, and communicates long-range principles and objectives for operational and administrative policies and procedures.
Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-15 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests and certifies time and attendance records for staff. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations and safeguard sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) of employees. Furthers the objectives of diversity and inclusiveness by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of diversity and inclusiveness and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, or other non-merit factor.
Serves with the Director, NLS/BPH as an agency advisor on various NLS/BPH programs and events. Counsels senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of the Library and service unit on NLS/BPH administrative matters. Advises on the appropriate methods and techniques to use in order to achieve program goals and objectives. Serves on inter¬agency work groups, task forces, or as expert on panels, special projects, or studies critical to the resolution of far-reaching NLS/BPH issues and problems.
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 Supervisor leads his/her 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.
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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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