Job Description
Digitization Manager
US Legislative Branch
Washington, DC
$142,701 - $170,800 a year - Part-time, Contract
Duties
Summary
Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Office of Public Records and Repositories is responsible for preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records in physical and digital formats. The Digitization Manager provides expertise and service in support the creation, preservation and presentation of digital content.
Responsibilities
The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and, provides information and reference services to the public.
Staff of the Office of Public Records and Repositories retrieve materials for court cases, perform searches and write search reports based on registered materials and other copyright records, provide certified and non-certified copies of copyright deposits, additional certificates and other copyright records, maintain the official records of the office, and respond to inspection requests from members of the public or Congress.
The Digitization Manager is located in the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO), Public Records and Repositories (PRR) and reports to the Deputy Director of PRR. The Digitization Manager provides expertise and service in support of the creation, preservation, and presentation of digital content, and the incumbent will be responsible for establishing and ensuring compliance with technical approaches to digital conversion and digital conversion workflows to meet the preservation and access needs of the USCO. Specific duties include managing digitization activities within the USCO; ensuring that digital conversion policies and practices are consistent across the USCO, and in conformance with the Library of Congress Digitization Strategy and Digitization Policy;
providing authoritative guidance in the formulation of best practices for the life cycle management of digitized materials and the resolution of complex problems or issues related to digitization of analog USCO materials; promoting exploration of promising approaches to the digitization of analog materials and the management of the resulting digital objects; and coordinating with stakeholders within and outside of the Library of Congress to ensure the timely and successful execution of projects.
The position description number for this position is 395822.
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 non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Under the broad administrative direction of the deputy director and with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, supports the U.S. Copyright Office’s digital conversion program by developing and managing integrated solutions to technical, procedural, and policy issues. Works with Library staff to ensure that Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative (FADGI) guidelines are followed for digitized materials that will be distributed via the Web or other channels. Promotes cooperation with technical experts within and outside of the Library.
Oversees project digitization efforts, and develops authoritative digitization policies and procedures. Provides administrative and technical support to establish workflows and to manage project activities and reporting.
Has the responsibility for U.S. Copyright Office programs related to the digitization of analog materials. Plays a key role in formulating long-range policies and in developing and implementing strategies related to digital conversion of analog materials and their incorporation into digital libraries. Provides high-level programmatic and technical advice to top management and other key officials on matters relating to library digital conversion initiatives, policies, projects, and programs.
Provides expert technical advice in the monitoring and evaluation of digital conversion contract work to ensure consistency with FADGI guidelines. Ensures that contract technical requirements are met, and that all activities are performed in compliance with the terms of the contract. Oversees and/or evaluates contractor feasibility studies and technical assessment reports. Develops acquisition strategies for digital conversion services, and equipment needed to support the needs of the U.S. Copyright Office. Assists technical staff in preparing statements of work and evaluation plans. Participates on evaluation teams reviewing internal and external proposals involving digital conversion. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Performs various other duties as assigned.
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
15
Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
No additional requirements to those listed above.
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 research, analyze and develop innovative business strategies pertinent to the digital conversion activities of an organization.**
Ability to lead, plan, coordinate and manage projects.
Ability to provide program policy advice and oversight.
Ability to analyze problems and make recommendations.
Ability to interact collaboratively and serve as a program liaison.**
Ability to exercise judgement and discretion.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than 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 the minimum step of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly 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 EEO/Diversity Programs 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.
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.
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.
A “Not to Exceed“ (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 KSAs 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.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test required
No
Required Documents
Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs 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.
Benefits
Benefits
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Clarification from the agency
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, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.