This position is located in the Paper Conservation Section, Conservation Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 209488. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

The Conservation Section is responsible for all work related to the assessment, stabilization, and conservation treatment of artifacts on paper and other substrates in the Library's special collections and works closely with all custodial divisional representatives to develop, establish, coordinate and carry out a comprehensive, Library-wide conservation program appropriate to the collections' needs. The incumbent serves as a Section Head and is responsible for work conducted in this section, which includes assessments, surveys, treatments, documentation, and housing of paper format collections and paper artifacts; preparation of collection items for exhibitions and loans; research into optimizing paper conservation treatment methods and protocols; participation in the division's intern program and other teaching and training programs; and creation of publications, reports, and guidelines.

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 lead a diverse workforce.** Knowledge and application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of preservation and conservation.** Ability to analyze, organize, plan, and execute preservation and conservation programs and projects. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]