NATURE OF WORK This is skilled craft work handling Senate items for the Office of Conservation and Preservation in support of programs directly related to the conservation and preservation of Senate records and materials for which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority. Initiatives include phased conservation of books and documents; exhibits; and matting and framing for Senate leadership. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 to 50 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a high school diploma and two years of experience in matting and picture framing assembly skills; and basic knowledge of bookbinding, calligraphy, and embossing. Successful completion of a bookbinding apprenticeship or completion of a rare book and conservation training program preferred, and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of equipment and the use of tools for calligraphy, embossing, glass cutting, matting, and framing.
Knowledge of Library Binding Institute standards.
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations when measuring and cutting materials.
Ability to use creativity and originality when interpreting customer requirements and making suggestions or recommendations to customers.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting both within the department and outside organizational lines.
Ability to plan, set, and manage project work requirements; evaluate work product; multitask; and meet deadlines.
Ability to apply standard policies and practices to evaluate issues and resolve problems.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and resolve customer concerns.
Ability to learn accepted bookbinding, repair, book conservation, and preservation techniques.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Work requires successful demonstration of skills in matting and framing, calligraphy, and embossing.
Ability to successfully complete Office-led training on paper and book repair techniques, as needed.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.