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Library of Congress Information Management Specialist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Knowledge Services Group (KSG) seeks two information management specialists to join its Technical Services Section. Responsibilities The information management specialist will manage and organize digital and print content in CRS repositories and archives, digitize materials, and provide instructional services. Candidates with knowledge of disciplines related to the organization of information and an understanding of the principles of information management, metadata, and information retrieval are encouraged to apply. Duties include: DOCUMENT AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT Identifies, evaluates, digitizes, and provides metadata for institutional documents and records for inclusion in CRS repositories and archives. Catalogs and tags documents to enable their access and discovery and to facilitate sharing of information following established guidelines and procedures. Assists in identifying, testing, and evaluating tools and user interfaces that facilitate access to documents. Assists in records management activities by organizing, digitizing, storing and logging official records selected for retention. Works with CRS staff to educate and ensure staff are following proper records management procedures. INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT Assists with the maintenance of databases, digital content, shared folders, and other information systems and resources to assist analysts, attorneys, information professionals, and Congressional clients in accessing data and information resources in order to meet targeted, well-defined information needs. Supports activities related to indexing and categorization of information. Assists in developing and testing new and/or revised methods for organizing, integrating, and disseminating information. Supports the collection, compilation and presentation of metrics that gauge the usage of systems, content and documents by CRS staff and congressional clients. Assists in the documentation of procedures related to the use of information tools and services. INSTRUCTION AND OUTREACH Develops and maintains knowledge of internal resources, directives, and information technology. Maintains detailed knowledge of CRS products, product life-cycle, and workflows. Assists in providing training and instruction to CRS staff on the scope and use of CRS systems, tools, databases and repositories. Maintains close contact with analysts, attorneys and information professionals throughout CRS to share information regarding development and enhancement of information services, to identify and share best practices, and to eliminate duplication of effort. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress. 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. Ability to organize information and maintain document repositories* Ability to collect, describe, and present information and data* Ability to solve problems and make decisions** Ability to provide instructional services Ability to interact collaboratively with others Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing Education Education (for GS-5 positions): A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled. or Experience (for GS-5 positions): Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum. or A combination of education and experience as described above. Additional Requirements for Positions at GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and above must have the amounts of education and/or experience required for the grade level as shown in the following table. GS-09 - 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. Individuals with a Master’s in Library/Information Science are encouraged to apply. Additional Information The Congressional Research Service, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The tour of duty for this position is full-time. The position description number for this position is 372449. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position may elect to work a flexitime work schedule. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Individuals with a Master’s in Library/Information Science are encouraged to apply. Appointment/retention may be subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. Relocation expenses are not authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made 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 certificate of disability may be issued by a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of an applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The date of certification must be within one year of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application. For more information view the directive on the Library's Selective Placement Program and/or contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-3960 (voice or TTY) or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. 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, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library's Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D. IF REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS NOT ATTACHED, VETERANS' PREFERENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.