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The Deputy Law Librarian of Congress works under the general direction of the Law Librarian of Congress and is responsible for the effective oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Law Library, with enterprise-wide responsibility.  The Deputy Law Librarian coordinates the various activities and initiatives undertaken in the various Directorates and Divisions of the Law Library, and assists the Law Librarian in the daily management of the Law Library by overseeing legal research and other services provided to the Law Library’s primary users/constituencies – the United States Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Federal Judiciary.  As part of this responsibility to serve these primary users, the Deputy directs strategic development and policy relating to the management and direction of workflow within and between the various Directorates and Divisions of the Law Library of Congress.  In the absence or unavailability of the Law Librarian of Congress, the Deputy shall assume the Law Librarian’s responsibilities and authority, independently executing those duties with sound discretion and judgment.

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REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, District of Columbia, territory of the Unites States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.  *Proof of education (copy of transcripts) and bar membership must be provided with the application. Scanned or faxed documents will be accepted for application review purposes only (FAX 202/707-1454).  OFFICIAL documents will be required if SELECTED.

This position is located in the Office of the Law Librarian, Law Library.

The position description number for this position is 188187.

This position has no promotion potential.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

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

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person selected under this vacancy announcement. 

1 vacancy(ies) - Washington, DC, US

Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of the Service Unit. Is primarily responsible for the direction and management of operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations and recommends action to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects as appropriate.

Provides general oversight and direction for programs and to program officials relating to and encompassing all core services and programs provided by the Law Library.

As delegated by the Law Librarian, represents the Law Library and its organizational interests and perspectives at high level internal and external meetings involving discussion and establishment of policy, or consideration of issues or initiatives with potential Library-wide impact. Represents the Law Library in interactions with high level officials within the Federal government, other governments or foreign institutions, non-governmental organizations, or private sector companies and entities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, executives of major corporations, and distinguished members of the public. Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with management and officials at the Library of Congress, government agencies, and private sector partners in order to advance the programs and projects of the Law Library and the Library of Congress.

Serves on various highly visible programs and events of the Service Unit. Briefs and provides counsel to senior management staff and officials at all levels of the Service Unit and the Library of Congress concerning matters within the scope of the incumbent’s activity.  Directs and advises on the appropriate methods and techniques to use in order to achieve program goals and objectives.

Is responsible for the formulation, or participation in formulation and administration of policies affecting the mission of the Law Library and the Library of Congress.  Provides broad policy guidance to managers to ensure effective integration of operational resources involved in implementing Law Library programs and initiatives. Is responsible for implementing policy direction for cross-cutting initiatives that may require coordination among Law Library divisions and various components of the Library. Directs the development, planning, and implementation of policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical Service Unit and agency programs and objectives.

A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:

(1) Ability to Lead People and Manage a Diverse Workforce**:  The ability to lead and manage a diverse staff in a multi-disciplinary environment and in doing so, performed the following activities:  1) identified current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals, objectives, and capacity gaps; 2) recruited and hired staff to meet those needs; 3) communicated performance expectations to staff; 4) conducted periodic performance evaluations; 5) provided advice and counsel to staff; 6) addressed performance and disciplinary issues; 7) delegated or planned and assigned work; 8) provided appropriate training and professional development opportunities to staff; 9) encouraged staff participation in planning and decision making; and 10) identified and implemented methods to improve staff productivity.

(2) Knowledge of Various Legal Systems in order to Manage and Direct Complex Legal Research Involving these Systems**:  Knowledge of the legal systems in addressing a wide variety of legislative and legal issues, reviewing and coordinating research, and providing objective legal analysis within the context of public policy, federal legislative process, and Executive Branch implementation of the law.  This includes the ability to manage complex legal research to identify and manage ongoing research projects, and to negotiate and meet critical and time-sensitive deadlines.

(3) Ability to Communicate in Writing**:  The ability to provide a variety of clear, cogent, accurate, and well-organized products on legal or legislative issues or management issues.  Examples include: 1) legal memoranda, 2) legal opinions, 3) decision memoranda, 4) research analysis, 5) briefing papers, 6) analyses of opinions, 7) evaluation of legislative proposals, 8) analysis of management and workforce issues, and 9) articles covering complex legal issues or management issues for a scholarly publication.

(4) Ability to Build Coalitions and Professional Networks:  The ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally, to develop networks with other organizations, and to identify internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

(5) Knowledge of Congressional Decision-making and Executive Branch Operations:  Knowledge of congressional processes by which legislation becomes law, the federal budget process, the appropriations process, and oversight, sufficient to provide timely and relevant assistance to congressional members, committees, and staff; this includes knowledge of Executive Branch operations to provide timely and relevant information to Executive Branch decision makers.

(6) Ability to Communicate Effectively other than in Writing:  The ability to communicate in both formal and informal settings such as communicating effectively with peers, consulting with colleagues both within and outside the agency, or formally presenting information at outside conferences and agency meetings.)

Your resume is important to this application process. It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above. All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.

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: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The Library of Congress will evaluate applicants using the information provided in your resume. Reviews are intended to explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. For Executive Schedule positions, applicants do not need to respond to specific competency questions but will be requested to answer one question related to how they became aware of this job opportunity.
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