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Summary This position is located in the Librarian and Centers Administration Division, Chief of Staff Directorate, Office of the Librarian. The position description number is 463996. The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Washington D.C., Metro area. The incumbent will work a fixed work schedule from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and administrative office operations. Conducts detailed analyses to interpret office policies and procedures for the department. Reviews and interprets Library regulations. Assists in the development and coordination of policies and procedures covering internal office operations. Assists in identifying and developing solutions to resolve problems or address issues affecting the accomplishment of administrative and programmatic goals and objectives. Provides recommendations to resolve challenges. Conducts analyses, evaluations, or investigations in support of administrative and organizational programs, systems, and processes, especially when definitions, methods, and/or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain. Bring complex issues to the attention of supervisors or senior colleagues. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to competing demands and deadlines. Recommends methods for accommodating new or changing program requirements. Contributes to the development and implementation of short and long-term goals for the unit. Creates and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and other automated records for documenting, tracking, presenting, and analyzing information. Prepares both recurring and ad hoc reports on a variety of topics. Evaluates improvements to work operations that support IT acquisitions and micro-purchases requiring various approaches. Serves as a Government Commercial Purchase Cardholder, ordering supplies, training materials, IT products, office furniture, furnishings, and other essential office items using the Government Purchase Card. Maintains knowledge of procedures for receiving and disposing of materials, including government surplus property. Acquires equipment and services through standard government procedures and ensures compliance with agency directives. Addresses discrepancies independently through research and judgment. Inputs requisitions into the Library's financial management systems (Momentum and eManagement), making amendments with justifications when necessary. Independently serves as the LCA unit liaison for several key operational and programmatic functions, including the copier program, records management, emergency preparedness, telecommunications, property management, IT oversight, catering services, and general office operations. Assists in performing liaison tasks to support operational activities, such as answering questions related to travel, badging, property and procurement, safety, facilities, and space management. Independently resolves specific requests from supervisors and employees, often related to immediate problems for which solutions are readily available. Drafts, edits, and prepares a variety of written materials, including memorandums, reports, and minutes from staff and multi-department meetings. Prepares materials for dissemination to senior-level officials and staff, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Ability to provide office administration and advisory services.** Ability to provide procurement and purchasing coordination and liaison services.** Ability to provide liaison activities, including research and analysis. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. 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. 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: Vetting Process 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 [email protected]. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. 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 “Not 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 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.