Supervises a group of employees performing professional and technical work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.

Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects and concurrent projects relating to the processing, inventorying and cataloging of the Library of Congress' published and unpublished moving image collections. Serves as a project leader, team leader, or chairperson for working groups, task forces, committees, etc., pertaining to the processing and cataloging of published and unpublished moving image materials held by the Library of Congress. Such groups are typically assigned responsibility for specific automated system development or enhancement projects or tasks. Coordinates the details involved in special projects of lasting importance to the Library of Congress and to the field of moving image archiving and bibliographic control. Organizes and develops processing projects utilizing critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Develops technical standards or protocols applicable to metadata management and digital content in a moving image library and archive. 

Solves highly complex problems relating to the processing, inventorying and cataloging of published and unpublished moving image collections and materials, or problems that involve relationships among the different cataloging functions. Serves as a cataloging expert in a subject area or format, specifically for physical and digital moving image formats. Assures that bibliographic records adhere to national and international cataloging standards. Contributes to the development of new cataloging practices and/or standards particularly those relating to the creation of metadata for digital moving image files and related digital objects. Advises and informs others on policies and procedures related to cataloging moving images. Interprets cataloging policy to assist in the resolution of difficult problems. Develops and/or institutes innovative methods of cataloging and finding aid creation to provide quality access to the moving image collections in a timely and efficient manner. 

Organizes, develops, and schedules training projects for a wide variety of materials related to bibliographic access and other cataloging and collection management tools for moving image collections. Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC). Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations. Plans new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology. Solves problems in particularly difficult situations. Prepares instructor manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, or user manuals. Edits written products prepared by others. Analyzes training needs at the team and section levels in order to identify or develop appropriate training. Troubleshoots problems within the training program.

Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with recorded sound and moving image archivists, reference librarians, preservation engineers and other specialists in order to share resources and information as well as to coordinate workflow within the NAVCC and the Library. As a consultant, makes recommendations regarding major changes in program areas. Explains or presents specialized or technical information to individuals or groups with varying backgrounds or levels of experience.

Develops and maintains professional standing through a variety of methods, including participation in professional organizations within and/or outside the Library. This may include presenting papers at meetings, giving briefings, participating in discussion groups or task groups, preparing articles for publication, etc. Collaborates on projects related to moving image both inside and outside the Library. Assists in developing complex projects.

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

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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce**

Knowledge of cataloging policy and practices relating to cataloging unpublished and/or published moving image collections and materials.**

Ability to manage projects.**

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to provide consultation and liaison services.

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 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 ADA@loc.gov. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. 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: 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.