The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Knowledge Services Group (KSG) seeks two information management specialists to join its Technical Services Section. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 372449. 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(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

The information management specialist will manage and organize digital and print content in CRS repositories and archives, digitize materials, and provide instructional services. Candidates with knowledge of disciplines related to the organization of information and an understanding of the principles of information management, metadata, and information retrieval are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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 organize information and maintain document repositories** Ability to collect, describe, and present information and data** Ability to solve problems and make decisions** Ability to provide instructional services Ability to interact collaboratively with others Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

Education

Education (for GS-5 positions): A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled.

or

Experience (for GS-5 positions): Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum.

 or

 A combination of education and experience as described above.

Additional Requirements for Positions at GS-09:

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and above must have the amounts of education and/or experience required for the grade level as shown in the following table.

GS-09 - 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. 

You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

 Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

 Individuals with a Master’s in Library/Information Science are encouraged to apply.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5627
• Email: [email protected]