Chief, Design and Printing Office

Summary

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.

We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.

Duties

This position is located in the Design Office Center for Exhibits and Interpretation (CEI) Chief of Staff Office of the Librarian. The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning the work of the Design and Printing Office evaluating and recommending purchase of equipment and materials required; space requirements; and staffing. The incumbent is responsible for the printing composing editorial design and graphic needs of the Library.

As the Chief Design and Printing Office you will:

• Provide administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicate these through the formal employee performance management system.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to program operating officials in the planning stages of printing projects on matters relating to cost effectiveness; interpretations of regulations and policies; and development of print formats.
• Evaluate the production program observe the need for the change or adaptation of procedures and recommend such changes.
• Oversee the organization development and implementation of multiple interactive components of both on-site and traveling exhibitions.
• Direct the design programming and technical support of interactive activities for visitors and patrons.
• Serve as a liaison with the GPO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The position description number for this position is 389894.
• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Librarysvision mission and goals by acting decisively leveraging diversity and inclusiveness demonstrating flexibility and resilience fostering continuous improvement and innovation and fostering integrity and honesty. Toviewthe Librarys Supervisory Core Competenciesclick the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies

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 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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**

Knowledge of printing equipment processes and technologies used in managing a printing program.**

Ability to recommend and implement graphic design and user support policies procedures standards and guidelines.**

Ability to review the work products and services of others.

Ability to provide program management evaluation and oversight.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and serve as a liaison for an organization.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Although it is the Librarys 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. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.

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

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 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 applicants 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 from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email 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.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see: 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 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.

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.

Required Experience:

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