This position is located in the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 013238. The incumbents for this position will work a full-time, flextime schedule. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person selected under this vacancy announcement.
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 perform project management functions.** Ability to organize, plan, and track digital projects.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others at all levels. Ability to identify and solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects such as for the production and distribution of digital content and digital equipment. Directs and shapes the character and overall nature of projects. Assists with coordinating projects from conception through development, production, and introduction to the intended audience. Coordinates and directs the work of others for specific tasks for the completion of product development. Participates in the planning of work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives, and identifying opportunities for improvements in methods and procedures. Manages various functions simultaneously with flexibility working under competing demands and deadlines. May serve on committees and in other groups involved in investigating new conversion technologies and their possible application to library programs. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program-related information technology (IT) issues and problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings. Based on operations and changing program requirements, identifies relevant issues. Collects relevant information from many varied sources, some of which are difficult to access. Makes authoritative recommendations. Researches and identifies complex program issues and problems impacting program initiatives in major Library organizational components. Develops new ways to resolve problems and/or cope with issues. Makes recommendations for and coordinates resolutions and improvements. Performs various other duties as assigned.