Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Literary Initiatives Unit, Poetry and Literature Office Section, Literary Initiatives Office Division, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement Directorate, Office of the Librarian.

The position description number for this position is 403855.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as lead Program Specialist and 1.) oversees planning, promotion, and coordination of the Literary Initiative's extensive program of onsite and digital literary events; 2.) oversees the management of the budgets and finances for literary programs using the Literary Initiatives appropriated, gift and trust funds, and 3.) lead Literary Initiatives staff members to help coordinate activities and projects of partnership networks and Ambassador Program including the U.S. Poet Laureate, Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the American Fiction Prize as well as new projects administered by the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement. The incumbent provides full professional and administrative support and advice to the Literary Initiatives in all aspects of his/her official functions. The incumbent also leads long-range planning, budgeting and operation of the Center's programs including the Poetry and Literature Center (PLC).

In partnership with the Director of Literary Initiatives, is responsible for and assists in, setting the vision and strategic programming agenda for Literary Initiatives, including the development of goals and objectives that will enable the office to accomplish its mission. Creates or advises on programs and program series, including program strategy, planning, management, execution and evaluation. Actively participates in the planning and budgeting process, and assesses performance improvement initiatives. Oversees the broader budget process on behalf of the Director as needed. Works with top management to develop long-range planning and analysis of agency programs. Works with top management to develop long-range management plans for efficient and effective program implementation and administration. Serves as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex short and long-range goals of the organization and develops detailed plans for implementing them. Recommends changes in objectives or emphasis in functions under the organization's purview. Optimizes the use of existing resources, assists in planning for future resource needs, estimates short- and long-range personnel, budgetary, space, and equipment needs, and implements new resources. In conjunction with the Director of Literary Initiatives directs various projects, taking them from original concept to final implementation.

Assesses and proposes solutions to broad and complex program issues for which previous studies and established management techniques may have proven inadequate. Prepares recommendations for changes to the way programs are carried out.

Identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. Recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of operational services, introducing or refining automation, reorganizing operating units, reassigning personnel, and proposing the increase of organization resources. Directs the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data relating to the organization's operations and directs or personally performs special studies regarding this data.

Consults with all levels of management and staff inside and outside the Literary Initiatives Office. Works closely with the Director of Literary Initiatives and staff to ensure concerns are met. Plans and conducts public meetings, briefings and other presentations to managers and staff inside and outside the Library regarding Literary Initiative program matters. Within the Library, works closely with the Office of the Librarian, and offices of the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement, Library Services and the Congressional Relations Office .

Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities. Stays current on issues, practices and trends in Literary programming as it relates to Literary Initiative goals and activities. Provides advice and assistance to senior management in identifying the kinds and types of data, measures, and outcomes needed to produce plans in accord with the Library of Congress and the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement strategic goals, targets and priorities.

Plays a leadership role with special projects for major Library organization or program issues with broad impact, such as those on a Library or nation-wide level. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for high-level management This involves producing complex analyses and written reports; organizing special committees, workshops, or other gatherings; initiating program reviews; and/or developing or fostering cross-agency activities.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

No additional requirements to those listed above.

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.

Ability to provide program planning and management, evaluation, and oversight that support the goals of the organization.**

Ability to manage projects.**

Ability to conduct organizational or program assessments.

Ability to provide consultation and liaison duties.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 the minimum step 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.

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.

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.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf .

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

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