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Summary This position is located in the Technical Services Section, Prints and Photographs Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 010853. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Performs the administrative and human resource management functions related to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and completes work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Prepares work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as needed. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Responsible for advancing the objectives of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to adhere to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Initiates nondiscriminatory practices for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. Makes long range plans and develops specific strategies for physical processing, bibliographic and inventory control, database utilization, and creation and transmission of digital images of the Division's collections. In so doing identifies and integrates technical, financial and administrative factors of external program issues that have an immediate bearing on the work of the Section (e.g., the Arrearage Reduction Initiative and the National Digital Library); adjusts immediate and long range goals, objectives, plans and schedules to meet changes in resources; determines project or program segments to be initiated, dropped or curtailed; determines the resources to devote to each of the various concurrent projects; and participates in developing technical proposals for outside funding. Develops rules and standards for metadata (cataloging, finding aids, and inventory control) of visual materials and for digital imaging, in libraries and archives that serve as the basis for national and international networking of bibliographic data and access to images. Coordinates these activities with specialists in other divisions and directorates of the Library to assure consistency with standards for bibliographic control and networking of other library and archival materials. Prepares or oversees the preparation of analytical reports and publications pertaining to the Section's areas of responsibility. Often these are widely used as operational standards throughout library and archive professions. Works closely with the other divisional Section Heads to organize collections and provide bibliographic and subject access for users of the collections, to provide location and provenance controls for all materials, and to facilitate the movement of materials through the Division's physical processing workflow. Assures the availability of information about automation systems and other programs applicable to the Division's collection control and access needs. Oversees the determination of archival supplies, automation and technical equipment, and facilities needed for the Section, as well as the development of RFPs and contract review and oversight. Supervises the receipt of visual materials sent to the Library through gift, deposit, transfer, exchange, copyright, and purchase. Monitors the unpacking and the checking of the completeness and condition of incoming materials and the maintenance of accessioning and acquisition files. Works with the curatorial staff to assure substandard or out-of- scope acquisitions are promptly rejected and reported to the proper office. Oversees the Division's responsibility to report on the Division's holdings (Arrearage Reduction Reports, Annual Reports, and the like), and to receive necessary documentation for the Division's records. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment 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: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf 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. Ability to lead and supervise a diverse workforce.* Ability to coordinate and develop strategies for projects and programs.* Knowledge of the cultural and historical value of visual materials and knowledge of library, archival, and collections management processes.* Knowledge of automated tools, technologies, and metadata standards.* Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to interact collaboratively and provide consultation and liaison services. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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. 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 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. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/ 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. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. 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.