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Job Opportunity
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James Lindner
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Mar 24, 2005 06:56 PST
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The Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
(MBRS) Division is seeking to fill the permanent full-time position of
Chief Technology Officer for the Library's new National AudioVisual
Conservation Center (NAVCC) in Culpeper, Virginia. Below is a summary of
position responsibilities. For complete information and online
application instructions go to:
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=28314792&AVSDM=2005%2D03%2D18+10%3A30%3A44
Please feel free to 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: 050048
Opening Date: 03/18/2005
Closing Date: 04/08/2005
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 providing that immigration
laws and other legal requirements are met.
Position Title, Series, Grade: Chief Technology Officer, GS-2210-15
Promotion Potential: 15
Salary: $103,947.00 - $135,136.00 Annual
Duty Location(s): Washington, DC
Work Schedule: Full Time
Time Limit: Permanent - No time limit
Notes: The Library of Congress seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead
the technology program for the new National Audio-Visual Conservation
Center (NAVCC), which will house one of the world's largest moving
images and recorded sound collections. The Chief Technology Officer will
be responsible for design, development, and management of existing and
emerging technologies that pertain to digital audio-visual preservation
and archiving. The 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 related material.
Individuals with a background in the development and management of large
scale (100+ terabytes) audiovisual system architectures are encouraged
to apply.
This position is located in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and
Recorded Sound Division, Library Services.
THIS POSITION WILL RELOCATE TO CULPEPER, VIRGINIA IN MID-2006 UPON THE
OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AUDIO-VISUAL CONSERVATION CENTER (NAVCC).
The Position Description number is 13226.
Number of Vacancies: One.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES: The Library of Congress evaluates applicants
through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview.
Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing,
certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application
review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills,
and abilities
(KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy
announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most
critical for a position. To be considered for final selection,
applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these
designated KSA?s in the narrative/application review, preliminary
telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools
listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants? experience,
knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify
the best qualified applicants for selection.
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.
RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON SELECTED UNDER THIS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Contact Name: EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Contact Phone: 202-707-5627
Contact Email: JOBH-@LOC.GOV
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN,
MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
DUTIES:
Directs, coordinates, and approves detailed planning, design,
development, programming, testing, documentation, training and
implementation of Digital Preservation Systems through the use of
outside vendors and/or contractors. Directs the contracting activities
associated with initiating and administering technology contracts to
support the implementation of large system architectures and related
technology systems for the National Audio-visual Conservation Center.
Oversees the development of specifications for information technology
(IT) contracts and programs involving hardware, software, components,
systems, subsystems, and/or services.
Leads the analysis and evaluation of existing, new, and emerging
functional requirements of the digital preservation programs,
operational standards, and measures of effectiveness as they relate to
moving image and recorded sound conservation and preservation, resulting
in continual improvement of the NAVCC's systems. Provides authoritative
guidance in the resolution of complex issues or problems.
Supervises technology-focused teams charged with software development,
research and development, tools development, systems administration,
database administration, production support, and automation throughout
the NAVCC. Performs the administrative and human resource management
functions relative to the staff supervised.
Provides expert analysis and advice on the design, development, and
implementation of technology strategies for the digital preservation of
sound and moving image content. Serves as a recognized technical
authority and advisor/consultant to Library management, other government
agencies, and the industry. Directs the development and design of large,
complex systems. Facilitates technology transfer activities.
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.:
Knowledge of IT principles, practices, operations, hardware/software,
and access and delivery methodologies.**
Knowledge of analog and digital audiovisual formats, equipment,
standards, and emerging technologies.**
Ability to design, develop, and implement audiovisual system
architectures.**
Ability to think and plan strategically.
Ability to lead and manage a technology program.
Ability to lead and inspire change.
Ability to innovate.
Ability to build coalitions.
Ability to lead people and manage a workforce.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to present information orally through briefings, consultations,
and other presentations.
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.
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.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED UNDER SPECIAL HIRING
PROCEDURES AND MUST SUBMIT AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT (202) 707-6362 (VOICE OR TTY)
OR EMAIL sp-@loc.gov.
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 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 jobh-@loc.gov.
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.
James Lindner
Moderator: AV Media Matters Listserve
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