Summary This position is located in the Devops Section, Software Engineering Division, IT Design and Development Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position description number is 379138. The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Washington, D.C., Metro area. The incumbent will work a flextime 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. Responsibilities Supervises a group of employees, both supervisory and non-supervisory, performing work up to the GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Utilizes information technology knowledge and experience and manages in support of the Library's mission. Plans, directs and coordinates strategic, operational, technical, and workforce aspects of the section. Advises on appropriate tools and methods for integration of the section's work into the overall OCIO operations. Manages implementation of the section workload and sets section priorities. Delegates responsibility. Negotiates with the mangers and other senior level officials to create buy- in for positions on specific initiatives, investments, projects and support. Coordinates and directs the evaluation of missions, goals, plans, programs and business processes. Formulates long-range policies and develops and implements strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing managerial, operational, and IT systems. Plans and carries out programs, resolve conflicts that arise. Integrates and coordinates the work of others as necessary and interprets policies against established objectives. Contributes to and implements, where applicable, enterprise-wide Project Management and Systems Development Life Cycle (PMLC and SDLC) processes, tools, templates, activities and infrastructure. Contributes to, and implements procedures and processes to ensure that the IT systems and technologies that are the section's responsibility are in compliance with the Library's IT Security and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery policies and guidelines. Formulates and administers control and management processes for section IT investment decisions, including a process for maximizing value and managing risks. Monitors and evaluates the performance of IT investments within the section against applicable performance measures. Serves as a senior subject matter expert for the section, in the subject area to which they are assigned. Serves as senior expert and consultant to managers and officials. Provides technical expertise in defining the "future state" architecture and IT Services roadmap within the section. Conducts market research and creates technical requirements, statements of work, performance work statements and other documents required for the procurement of IT goods and services required by the section or overall division to support the Library's mission. Forges strong, collaborative relationships and builds consensus among stakeholders across the Library to define, implement, and manage the Library's IT services supported by the division. Develops and maintains relationships among peers in the library and IT communities, and commercial and academic organizations, to continuously identify, select, and implement best practices, processes, and tools for delivering IT services at the Library. Serves as a change agent by infusing a service-based mindset into all activities, working across the Library, and engaging with all stakeholders to continuously improve the methods and practices. Provides expert technical advice in the monitoring and evaluation of contractor activities. Ensures contractor and vendor support of IT services. Collaborates with the Contracts & Vendor Management division, Office of Grants and Contracts, vendors and stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met and all activities performed in compliance with contract terms. Evaluates feasibility studies conducted by others. Analyzes technical assessment reports. Recommends modifications to acquisition strategies. 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 manage an enterprise-wide implementation of new approaches to software development of applications and systems. Knowledge of contract preparation and contractor monitoring policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and manage staff. ** Knowledge of IT principles and practices. Ability to communicate orally and interact with diverse groups of people. Ability to communicate 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 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.
