This position is located in the Human Capital Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 058827. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

Responsible for the leadership, planning, direction, and management of the Library's Human Capital Directorate. Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or operations related to human resources. Determines and develops HCD goals; determines resource needs, allocation, and use; and assess organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of HCD to the Library's service and infrastructure units and to the public.

Requirements

• See requirements listed below under Qualifications Required.

Qualifications

The competencies below are required for this position.  Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position. A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has: 1.  Ability to lead and manage the operations of an office or agency**: The successful candidate has the ability to lead and manage multiple administrative and/or operational programs of an agency or office.  This includes the ability to accomplish strategic and organizational goals by ensuring the effective interaction and integration of processes; delegating and managing multiple tasks; and planning and organizing resources, people, and activities effectively and efficiently. This also includes the ability to take ownership of the organization’s work and results and to determine the most effective methods necessary to get things done. 2.  Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a managerial capacity**: The successful candidate has the ability to analyze complex information, identify solution criteria, identify implications of data and appropriate conclusions, generate alternative solutions to a question or problem, evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative, and select the most appropriate alternative from a managerial perspective. 3.  Ability to apply knowledge of federal human resources’ rules and regulations to manage human resources activities for a federal agency**: The successful candidate has the ability to apply knowledge of and analyze issues related to federal human resources’ rules and regulations to manage the human resources activities for a federal agency including: 1) staffing and recruitment; 2) position management and classification; 3) workforce planning and design; 4) succession planning; 5) performance management, including professional development, employee discipline, and recognition; and 6) compensation and benefits. 4.  Ability to supervise, manage and lead a diverse workforce: The successful candidate has the ability to supervise, manage and lead a diverse workforce by demonstrating proficiency in the following competencies:  1) assessing current/future staffing needs based on organizational goals; 2) developing/implementing short/long-term staffing plans; 3) recruiting/hiring, and taking action to remove employees; 4) delegating work/encouraging employee participation in decision making; 5) encouraging/leveraging diversity and inclusiveness; 6) coaching/promoting development of staff, including subordinate supervisors; 7) demonstrating fair/ethical treatment and managed conflicts in a positive manner; 8) managing performance by communicating expectations, giving constructive feedback, holding staff accountable, and taking corrective actions; 9) creating/fostering an environment encouraging a high standard of ethics; 10) demonstrating flexibility by adjusting priorities to meet demands; and 11) demonstrating commitment to consistent/high-quality customer service. 5.  Ability to develop and maintain effective client relationships: The successful candidate has the ability to create an environment in which a positive and professional service orientation is evident to clients by anticipating and recognizing current and future client needs, effectively advocating for your clients' interest, and maintaining a professional and responsive organization. This includes understanding your clients' mission and fulfilling the clients' requirements. 6.  Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing: The successful candidate has the ability to effectively express ideas and recommendations other than in writing in various settings to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information. This includes actively listening to or understanding communicated information and answering questions thoughtfully and completely.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Human Resources Dept. 101 Independence Ave. SE LM107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540-2700 United States
• Name: Job Help Desk
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]