Job Description

Summary

This position is located in the Collections Discovery and Metadata Service Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.

The position description number for this position is 360891.

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

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/11/2023 to 07/31/2023

Salary

$112,015 - $172,075 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 13 - 14

Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent - Position

Work schedule

Full-time - Flexitime.

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

14

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Announcement number

VAR002435

Control number

736458100

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

Duties

GS-13 Duties:

Develops routine specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure the metadata comply with existing metadata policies and standards and meet indexing requirements. With a developed expertise in the metadata technical standards and practices, plans and carries out the work, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, integrates and coordinates the work with other library areas. Develops metadata migration specifications based on the requirements of existing and planned target systems. Assists senior staff in planning for the transformation and timely migration of the data. Evaluates and remediates metadata from commercial sources; tests the resulting output and makes adjustments as necessary; and makes recommendations for the data migration into target systems.

Under the general direction of the division chief who sets the general objectives and indicates available resources, the incumbent plans and manages metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Performs data integrity testing. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets. Develops and executes test plans. Assists in managing projects from conception through implementation applying best practices and library standards.

Develops data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements for review by senior staff. Participates in the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library\'s collections, both analog and digital. Advises the division chief on technical implications of implementing various metadata standards and best practices. Participates in Library discussions on the description, organization, preservation, access and retrieval of the Library\'s collections.

Contributes to oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers. Produces analyses and evaluations of metadata and related projects. Serves as liaison with internal stakeholders. Participates on Library teams working on metadata and library system projects. Assists in disseminating project team information to stakeholders through a, variety of internal communication channels, and maintains project documentation.

GS-14 Duties:

Independently develops, plans, and manages complex metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets. Manages projects from conception through implementation applying best practices and library standards. Ensures clear and frequent communication with stakeholders and managers across the Library and with external stakeholders nationally and internationally.

Serves as an expert in library metadata technical standards and practices. Oversees the development of specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure the metadata comply with existing metadata policies and standards and meet indexing requirements. Exercises considerable discretion and judgement concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing policy and makes analytical and technical decisions that lead to, or form the basis for major library policy on metadata by top management.

Plans and coordinates the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements. Manages the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library\'s collections, both analog and digital.

Prepares and delivers oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers and external stakeholders. Produces analyses and evaluations of metadata and related projects and presents them to stakeholders at all levels of the Library.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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.

GS-13:

Knowledge of policies, procedures, applications, and practices related to metadata standards, mapping, transformation and management.**

Ability to perform program and project management functions related to library metadata, and provide advice and assistance to managers.**

Ability to evaluate and implement metadata standards.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

GS-14:

Metadata creation, management, and project planning.**

Evaluation and implementation of metadata standards.**

Ability to create and coordinate digital images and metadata.**

Knowledge of digital repository practices, analysis techniques, and archival principles and procedures.

Knowledge of cataloging metadata standards, policies, procedures, applications, and practices.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.

Ability to perform metadata mapping and transformation.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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. 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.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.

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.

A \xe2\x80\x9cNot to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

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 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.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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