Position - Open World Program at Library of Congress

[Lewis]

This posting would be of interest.  Application instructions are included.  No applications should be sent to me.  Full application information can be found through the Library of Congress' web site.

Sincerely,
Lewis Madanick
Program Manager
Open World Leadership Center

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Agency Name: Library of Congress

Vacancy Announcement Number: 040106

Opening Date: 05/17/2004

Closing Date: 06/01/2004

Area of Consideration: 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 immigration law and other legal requirements are met.

Position Title, Series, Grade: Staff Assistant, GS-0301-09

Promotion Potential: 11

Salary: $41,815.00 - $54,360.00 Annual

Duty Location(s): Washington, DC

Work Schedule: Full Time

Time Limit: Permanent - No time limit

Notes: This position is located in the Open World Leadership Center, Office of the Librarian. Open World maintains an office at the Library of Congress to coordinate its activities based here (orientations, special events, and meetings). Work location for majority of the time will be in off site office to be located at the Nancy Hanks Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC

Number of Vacancies: One

The position description number for this position is 13257.

Contact Name: Employment Office

Contact Phone: 202-707-5627

Contact Email: jobhelp at loc.gov

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN,
MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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.

DUTIES:

Analyzes incoming information in multiple languages, in both printed and electronic form; works under the supervision of Executive Director and program managers to distribute essential information and to coordinate work flow internationally.

Supports senior managers in the administration and management of Open World Program by developing and implementing program coordination through intranet, conference calls, video conferences, and written material such as newsletters. Defines administrative requirements to manage and track program information and related documents (both analog and electronic).

Gathers, reviews, and analyzes complex and multi-lingual information in both printed and electronic form to manage the information and work flow of the Open World Leadership Center. Applies language and organizational skills to the management of information and work flow for large international exchange program with employees and contract partners both in the U. S. and abroad (Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia).

Reviews and distributes non-English language correspondence for
translation as needed; coordinates response with program managers and center secretaries; coordinates international flow of information and correspondence with partner Embassy staff. Prepares responses to complex information requests, including from high level officials in the U. S. and abroad. Organizes and manages complex information files (traditional, intranet, and electronic) to track and manage programmatic and financial
data.

Provides administrative coordination for program logistics including meetings, special events, conferences, international and domestic travel, and office re-location.

EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

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 Communicate in Writing.

Ability to Communicate in Russian or Another Eastern European and Central Asian Language

Ability to Reason and Analyze Problems

Ability to Interact Collaboratively with Others.

Ability to Utilize Computer Technology

Ability to Plan and Organize

Ability to Apply Administrative Processes and Techniques:


OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural
institution and the world's largest library, with more than 126 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and more than 8 million items online at its award-winning Web site. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is also the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service, and the Law Library of Congress and is leading the worldwide effort to preserve digital material through the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation
Program.

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

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

For current or former Federal employees: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, duty location, and salary level.

Applicants who are referred for an interview will be required to submit a completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.

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 notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT (202) 707-6362 (VOICE OR TTY) OR EMAIL spp at loc.gov.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSONS SELECTED UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

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.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants may apply online at www.loc.gov or submit a completed applicant job kit. Online applicants must complete all mandatory sections of the online application form. In order to use the online application system, applicants must use a computer that is equipped with either Netscape 4.7 or Internet Explorer
5.0, or higher. Attempting to complete the online application with an incompatible browser could result in the inability to submit a complete application. Job kit applicants must submit a completed application using the job kit scannable form AND an OF-612 or a Federal Style resume. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted nor will hard copy applications be accepted without a completed scannable form. You can request a copy of the job kit, which includes the scannable form, by contacting the Library of Congress Employment Office at the address below.
If you experience technical difficulties with the online system or need any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed above or at jobhelp at loc.gov.

Library of Congress Employment Office
101 Independence Avenue, SE, LM-107
Washington, D.C., 20540-2700
(202)-707-5627

Please be advised that due to security concerns on Capitol Hill, mail delivery from the United States Postal Service is experiencing significant delays. As a result, you are strongly encouraged to apply online. If you choose to submit a hard-copy application, we recommend that you send it via Fed-Ex or United Parcel Service (UPS) and that you allow at least 72 hours for delivery, even for overnight packages. You also have the option
of hand delivery of your application, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to the Library of Congress Employment Office.

BASIS OF RATING:

You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.





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