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Summary
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We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.
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Duties
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The incumbent is responsible for the testing of Web applications, ensuring that project schedules and deadlines are met.
As the Quality Assurance Specialist, you will:

• Create and execute Test Strategies and Test Plans to ensure proper operation and absence of defects. Additional responsibilities include: manage the testing process; provide estimates of new projects, document all defects via an Issue tracking system; report on issues and testing progress to management/project team; run regression tests; recommend improvements to current procedures; attend bug status meetings; and work directly with development teams to ensure all applications meet high standards of qualify.
• Plan, develop, organize, administer, evaluate and coordinate a comprehensive computer software quality assurance program for all quality assurance functional program areas. Serve as a technical authority on web site and application Quality Assurance (QA) and Qualify Control (QC) related matters, advising management and staff on the principles and techniques of QA and QC. Perform manual and automated quality control testing on Web sites and applications, testing functionality, markup/standards compliance, content quality, and other aspects related to QA/QC. Logs and tracks defects and Issues. Recommend technical and non-technical solutions to issues and defects. Enforce web quality assurance standards via testing and site reviews. Collaborate with project managers and developers to plan QA/QC procedures during the site planning and development phase. Modify QA/QC testing procedures to comply with changing Institutional and "dot gov" standards and policies.
• Develop quality control and quality assurance programs and practices for sites and applications managed by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Program components will include addressing new technical issues, technical testing standards and procedures, quality review processes, web content review processes, and web standards guidance for the Library of Congress internet, intranet, and applications.
• Perform overall, in-depth review of web standards compliance, and suitability for deployment of web products and services. Monitor procedures, methods and techniques to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Identify and translate requirements, QA metrics, and fulfill training needs. Coordinate plans for modifications, Installations, test and evaluations, and inspections. Quantitatively or qualitatively evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance programs or operations in meeting goals and objectives. Establish viable policies for evaluating program effectiveness with the goals of the quality assurance program.
• The position description number for this position is 171279.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position will work a Compflex; or Flextime; or Maxiflex 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.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
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.
This salary is based on Washington, DC duty location. However, your salary will be reflective of the duty station for which you reside.
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 web development/computer software quality assurance (QA) principles, concepts, techniques and methods.**
Ability to perform quality control inspections.**
Ability to monitor quality control operations.
Ability to interact collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process
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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.