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Summary This position is located in the Professional Learning and Outreach Section, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement Division, Office of Communications, Outreach & External Relations Directorate, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 449152. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Responsibilities Incumbent is responsible for setting the tone for the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative pilot program’s overall programmatic agenda, by building or advising on program strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation. The incumbent will manage and perform as a program specialist, creating timelines and managing all stages in the pilot program life cycle. Works with senior staff to develop plans for efficient and effective program implementation and administration. Manages grant operations, meeting logistics, and other administrative duties. Assists in the management of budgets and finances for the pilot program. Optimizes the use of existing resources and networks. Oversees program-related events. Implements centralized and mission-specific projects under pilot program objectives, paying particular attention to projects with a bearing on the strategic plans of the Library, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement (CLLE), and especially PLOI. Develops and implements plans designed to enhance relationships with targeted stakeholders. Encourages and assists the collaborative development and implementation of institution-wide best practice standards, including serving on Library committees. Identifies areas of the pilot program where operational efficiency can be enhanced. Recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of operational services. Makes recommendations of needed adjustments to ensure that the program is responsive to its constituencies. Supports the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data relating to the pilot program’s operations and supports or performs special studies regarding this data. Supports the evaluation and assessment of the pilot program. Coordinates and contributes to all aspects of the financial reporting for the pilot program. Uses assessment data to improve program effectiveness and the improvement of management processes and systems. Serves as a liaison for the PLOI Office and the CLLE. Initiates, establishes, and maintains effective and professional working relationships with CLLE and other Library staff at multiple levels, across the institution to encourage the most effective use of Library collections and ensure that staff from other units are aware of products created under this initiative. Maintains effective and professional working relationships with external professionals, including grantees. Plans and conducts public meetings, briefings and other constituent relations activities supporting the pilot program. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs, particularly those relating the TPS Consortium. Produces analyses, written reports, and initiates program reviews. Organizes special committees, workshops, and develops or fosters cross-agency activities. 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 conduct program planning activities.** Ability to identify and analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.** Ability to manage administrative functions in an organization. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 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: 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 EEO/Diversity Programs 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. 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.