Summary This position is located in the Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services Section. The position description for this position is 459293. 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. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Collections Storage and Retrieval Supervisor in the Collections Management Division (CMD), Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services, in Library Collections and Services Group with responsibility for supervising, scheduling, and directing a workforce comprised of subordinate supervisors and leaders, and through them, a large staff of library technicians and material handlers. Under the broad guidelines of the Assistant Chief the incumbent is responsible for overseeing and directing the retrieval, storage, and distribution operations of the Library’s general collections stored on Capitol Hill and all collections stored at Offsite storage facilities. Supervises employees performing work up to the GS-12 level as well as team of supervisors up to the GS-12 level that manage staff consisting of GS-05 through GS-08 and WG-07 and WG-06 levels, divided into subordinate units, working shift operations at onsite and offsite locations. Resolves complaints and grievances working through subordinate supervisors or directly with staff. Recommends actions including appointment, promotion, reassignment and awards. Provides advice and counsel to staff on work and administrative matters. As the senior subject matter expert of the Library’s collection retrieval processes and procedures, assesses workflow, processes and procedures and implements recommendations for process improvement, policy changes and use of best practices for responsive, efficient delivery of collections to Library patrons and staff. Develops and implements policies and procedures affecting space planning and stack management. Establishes protocols in accordance with Library Polices and maintains compliance of safety standards for both onsite and offsite collections storage locations. Creates and monitors staff access to facilities, applying collection security requirements and ensuring that staff have proper clearances and meet onsite standards and protocols. The position independently provides program management, evaluation, and oversight for major collections care programs, with a focus on those involving retrieval, storage, and distribution of collections. Provides expertise to the Chief and Assistant Chief in planning and execution required for effective management, operations, and decision-making in support of the annual budget and planning initiatives for the Division. Uses systems and databases to monitor, track, and report on Division program obligations and expenditures. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or supervises CORs. Maintains compliance with all agency COR requirements and/or evaluates the work of CORs to ensure they maintain compliance. Analyzes requirements, writes statements of work or specifications, and ensures all guidelines of the agency and service unit are followed. Monitors and evaluates services according to technical criteria; tracks deadlines and deliverables for multi-year contracts such as Indefinite delivery/Indefinite quantity (IDIQ). Determines the appropriate contract principles and practices such as pricing; provisions; acquisition method; documentation; and clarity of contract terms. Provides advice and guidance on contract acquisition management requirements, development and administration. Manages/monitors technical contract data requirement(s) list(s) for compliance to contract requirements and suspense's. Recommends and establishes new contract acquisition strategy to satisfy requirements. Provides guidance, research, problem-solving, implementing and monitoring required of corrective and administrative action(s). Reviews evaluation criteria and source selection plans for best value contract acquisitions. Prepares, coordinates, issues, and monitors various contracting actions to support the award of complex contracts, task orders, options, extensions and other contracting actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc\_supervisor\_core\_competencies.pdf Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. 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. Knowledge of Collections Retrieval/Distribution processes and procedures.** Ability to supervise and manage staff.** Ability to analyze, plan, develop and/or execute library programs and projects.** Ability to monitor contracts and evaluate contractor performance. Ability to effectively 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 at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are 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. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/ 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. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. 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. The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.