[ARSCLIST] Fwd: Job posting: CTO for Library of Congress MBRS Division

[Gregory Lukow <gluk@xxxxxxx>]

The Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound (MBRS) Division of
the Library of Congress is seeking to fill the permanent full-time
position of Chief Technology Officer (Supervisory Information Technology
Specialist) to work in the MBRS Division and, upon completion in 2006,
at the Library's new National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in
Culpeper, Virginia. The full vacancy announcement, with a link to the
application web site, can be found at the following URL:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?jobID=23365546&WT.mc_n=JSA


The text of the vacancy announcement is also provided below. Please
forward this information to any individuals who may be interested in the
position.

Gregory Lukow, Chief
Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division
The Library of Congress

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Agency Name: Library of Congress

Vacancy Announcement Number: 040200

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Opening Date: 08/02/2004

Closing Date: 09/01/2004

Area of Consideration: Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most
U.S.
Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to
U.S.
citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired provided immigration law
and
other legal requirements are met.

Position Title, Series, Grade: Supervisory Information Technology
Specialist, GS-2210-15

Promotion Potential: 15

Salary: $100,231.00 - $130,305.00 Annual

Duty Location(s): Washington, DC

Work Schedule: Full Time

Time Limit: Permanent - No time limit

Notes: The Chief Technology Officer for the National Audio-Visual
Conservation Center (NAVCC) is responsible for tracking emerging
technologies that pertain to digital audio-visual preservation systems
and
related information technology systems, implementing new technologies
when
warranted, and for the supervision of the NAVCC's technology teams.
NAVCC
is a new and developing organization designed to be a constantly
evolving
technology center spearheading new ways to preserve and access
audio-visual, digital and ephemeral works. During the NAVCC's
development
period, the Chief Technology Officer will lead the Systems Team within
the
NAVCC Transition Program Office, and will direct the work of the
Contract
Specialist and System Specialist as they initiate and administer
system
development contracts. During and after the onset of operations at the
NAVCC, the Chief Technology Officer ensures that all systems are
operational and capable of supporting the mission of the NAVCC,
coordinates activities with the NAVCC Audio-Visual Laboratory and the
Library's Information Technology Services unit, and directs the work
of
technology staff such as the Automation Operation Coordinators and
systems
administrators.

This position is at the GS-15 grade level, and has no promotion
potential.

This position is located in the Administrative Section, Motion Picture
Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library Services. The
selected
candidate will be stationed in Washington DC for up to two years, then
will be relocated to the NAVCC facility in Culpepper, VA.

The position description number for this position is 13226

Number of Vacancies: One

Contact Name: Employment Office

Contact Phone: 202-707-5627

Contact Email: Jobhelp@xxxxxxx

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN,
MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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

DUTIES:

Develops specifications for information technology (IT) contracts and
programs involving hardware, software, components, systems,
subsystems,
and/or services. Prepares statements of work (SOWs), requests for
Information (RFIs), and requests for proposals (RFPs). Evaluates
computer
requirements. Develops evaluation plans. Participates on proposal
evaluation teams. Evaluates vendor proposals for adequacy in terms of
vendor ability to perform desired actions and produce proper results.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) in
monitoring vendor/contractor performance.

Oversees operational technology elements within the Center, e.g., the
high-tech Audio -Visual Preservation Laboratory, public theater, and
public listening room.

Serves as liaison and coordinator for the Center's relationship with
OSI/ITS regarding all OSI/ITS-provided services and capabilities,
especially repository/storage and networking elements.

Contributes to the development and direction of research programs
pertaining to new digital aspects of content preservation, working in
cooperation with the Preservation Directorate.

Supervises the Center's support staff for technology elements, e.g.,
today's Automation Coordinators as they evolve into support staff for
a
strongly digital and networked organization in a location remote from
the
Capitol Hill campus.

Represents the Library and Center at national and international forums
concerned with the technical aspects of digital preservation and
access.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions
relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work
to
subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for
staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee
performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff
members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or
reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority
delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the
authority
delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
policies and program activities.

Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements.

Identifies and resolves problems related to agency programs or
services.

EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

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 communicate in writing in performing supervisory or leader
work.

Ability to collaborate industry wide with other senior technical
professionals and public and private sector organizations to advance
common goals.

Ability to supervise and to develop and promote a diverse workforce.

Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop
solutions.

Ability to design, develop and implement large system architectures.

Knowledge of IT operations, hardware/software development, and access
methodology.


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OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural
institution and the world's largest library, with more than 126
million
items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts,
prints,
photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and more than 8 million
items
online at its award-winning Web site. Located on Capitol Hill in
Washington, D.C., the Library is also the home of the U.S. Copyright
Office, the Congressional Research Service, and the Law Library of
Congress and is leading the worldwide effort to preserve digital
material
through the National Digital Information Infrastructure and
Preservation
Program.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

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

For current or former Federal employees: Submit a copy of your most
recent
SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, duty location, and
salary
level.

Applicants who are referred for an interview will be required to submit
a
completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.

For current or former military personnel: Submit a copy of your
DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4)
if
applicable.

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 notify the agency. The decision
on
granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR THE APPLICANT SELECTED UNDER
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

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.

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.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of
vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of
Congress
require completion of a one-year probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants may apply
online at www.loc.gov or submit a completed applicant job kit. Online
applicants must complete all mandatory sections of the online
application
form. In order to use the online application system, applicants must
use
a computer that is equipped with either Netscape 4.7 or Internet
Explorer
5.0, or higher. Attempting to complete the online application with an
incompatible browser could result in the inability to submit a
complete
application. Job kit applicants must submit a completed application
using
the job kit scannable form AND an OF-612 or a Federal Style resume. A
facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted nor will hard copy
applications be accepted without a completed scannable form. You can
request a copy of the job kit, which includes the scannable form, by
contacting the Library of Congress Employment Office at the address
below.
If you experience technical difficulties with the online system or
need
any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant
at
the number listed above or at jobhelp@xxxxxxxx

Library of Congress Employment Office
101 Independence Avenue, SE, LM-107
Washington, D.C., 20540-2700
(202)-707-5627

Please be advised that due to security concerns on Capitol Hill, mail
delivery from the United States Postal Service is experiencing
significant
delays. As a result, you are strongly encouraged to apply online. If
you
choose to submit a hard-copy application, we recommend that you send
it
via Fed-Ex or United Parcel Service (UPS) and that you allow at least
72
hours for delivery, even for overnight packages. You also have the
option
of hand delivery of your application, Monday through Friday, from 8:30
a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to the Library of Congress Employment Office.

BASIS OF RATING:

You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as
evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative
to
this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and
abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.


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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should
contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under
the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records
from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by
law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to
seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others
who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your
application materials, will result in your application not being
processed

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested
here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is
authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and
certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary
action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31,
1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective
Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective
Service Law.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age,
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.