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This position serves as a Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate reference service to the Congress and other Library patrons, directs the development and maintenance of the Library's collections pertaining to the region, facilitates the effective use of these collections by scholars, researchers, and others worldwide, and manages the development of digital technology to advance the Section's goals

As the Supervisor, you will:

• Direct a complex administrative and technical program which assures the provision of timely and accurate reference service to the Congress and other Library patrons.
• Supervise the work of the Staff up to the GS-13 grade level. Plan the work of the Section, including formulating goals and objectives and identifying opportunities for improvements in methods and procedures.
• Plan, establish, and direct a library reference program to provide information about the region. Oversee all reference service provided by the Section's staff.
• Oversee staff making authoritative recommendations for the acquisition of material in all languages, formats and subjects of relevance to the study of the region, including legal, audiovisual, and electronic items.
• Oversee staff making authoritative recommendations for the acquisition of material in all languages, formats and subjects of relevance to the study of the region, including legal, audiovisual, and electronic items.
• Review and analyze major issues in information research and dissemination as they apply to providing information about the region.

The position description number for this position is 470463.

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

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

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library's vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library's Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies

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.

Knowledge of the subject areas of the Eastern and/or Western European collections of a research library or similar research institution.**

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**

Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies.**

Knowledge of Eastern and Western European languages.**

Knowledge of acquisitions, conservation, and collection management activities, including reformatting of library materials in a major research library environment.

Knowledge of reference practices and research services.

Ability to effectively communicate 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 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. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/

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. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 9-532, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period if this is their first supervisory/managerial position at the Library of Congress. 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.

The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.