Deputy Field Director - India

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 seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future. Responsibilities This position is located in the Overseas Operations Field Office – India, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services, which acquires and provides access to materials of research value for the Library's collections from all countries of the world, in all languages. Acquired materials are in media and all formats by which content is conveyed, e.g. print, electronic, visual, recorded sound, and microformat. The work of the Directorate supports the universal collections of the Library, upon which all of its programs are based. Stakeholders include Congress, the Federal government, scholars, the general public and the larger library and information communities. Candidates with an MLIS or equivalent degree are strongly encouraged to apply. As the Deputy Field Director, you will: Identify, acquire, catalog, preserve, and distribute selected publications of high research value to the Library of Congress and through the Cooperative Acquisitions Program to other libraries. Serve as a principal liaison for the organization, acting as an official representative of the Library of Congress with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, with American and foreign government officials in all of the countries covered by the overseas office. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Observe workers' performance; demonstrate and conduct work performance critiques. Travel or direct travel by local staff to acquire publications, develop exchanges, hire local Bibliographic Representatives, and select commercial dealers to maintain adequate coverage of materials published in the countries under the overseas office's jurisdiction. Assist the Field Director in the final compilation and editing of any published bibliographies or indexes prepared by the overseas office. Assist the Field Director to coordinate and direct the accomplishment of all functions of the assigned Library of Congress overseas office, encompassing difficult and diverse functions and issues that affect critical aspects of the major programs of the Library of Congress. Assist the Field Director to manage local budget execution work, involving the most difficult fund control activities, maintaining full fiscal authority for the appropriated, indirect and direct revolving funds supporting the overseas office and the Cooperative Acquisitions Program. Perform other duties as assigned. The position description number for this position is 381664. The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. The person selected for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. This position requires a Department of State Medical Clearance to work overseas. Requirements 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 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, develop and lead a workforce in an overseas environment.** Knowledge of the federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures.** Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library programs and projects. Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies. Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison services. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.