The Library of Congress serves the Congress in fulfilling its duties and preserves and promotes knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. It is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's largest library, with more than 151 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and almost 20 million items online. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the Law Library of Congress and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SALARY RANGE: $119,554.00 to $165,300.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 26, 2012 to Thursday, December 27, 2012

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