Junior Remote Digital Project Manager Jobs in Virginia

Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
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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The position serves as a MI Digital Project Coordinator,located in the Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center Division, Researcher And Collections Services.
As the MI Digital Project Coordinator, you will:

• Utilize knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives to coordinate and recommend digital access projects for moving image content.
• Adapt analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of digital program effectiveness and productivity.
• Develop, and implement plans within the parameters established by the supervisor for specific projects and recommends ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of digital work operations for moving image content.
• Provide input for the direction and shape of the character and nature of projects.
• Monitor and make recommendations concerning the project from conception through development, production, and introduction to the intended audience.
• Coordinate and complete specific tasks as necessary for the completion of product development, marketing projects, public programs, or other events.
• Participate in planning the work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives, and identifying opportunities for improvements in methods and procedures.
• Assist in managing various functions working under competing demands and deadlines. May serve on committees and other groups involved in investigating new technologies and their possible application to library programs.
• Participate in preparation of documentation necessary for the needs of the digital project programs.
• Prepare reports and documentation of assigned projects and digital work.
• Assure all digital activities and plans for assigned project(s) conform to (or enhance) current division and Library practices and that they make optimum use of scarce resources and staff expertise.
• Work with individuals internal and external to the organization to meet project goals, as directed.
• Develop personal contacts to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with staff throughout the Library, project partners and contractors in order to provide or exchange information and professional knowledge.
• Explain information to groups and individuals with varying levels of understanding or knowledge of subjects.
• Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development.
• Oversee the accessioning and distribution of digital files and related metadata received from various sources within the parameters established by the supervisor.
• Maintain close contact with project partner(s) regarding metadata workflow management, the acquisition of digital files, the development of future workflows, and the development of project products.
• Explain or present specialized or technical information to individuals or groups with varying backgrounds or levels of experience.
• Research, identify and resolve moderately difficult program issues or problems impacting program initiatives in major agency organizational components in consultation with the supervisor..
• Identify and make recommendations for, and coordinate resolutions and improvements related to more challenging agency programs, services, or products.
• Conduct research and analysis in digital initiatives, policies, reference, content management and policies and metadata standards.
• Participate in evaluating workflow and project products created for staff and the public.
• Propose means for improving quality, functionality, and efficiency in digital projects.
• Participate in studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations to improve preservation, user access, collection development, automation, and other related policies as directed.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

The incumbent for this position will work a full-time schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
The position description number for this position is 405452.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
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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.
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 moving image formats and their content for implementation in digital access projects within a library or museum (digital and analog formats).**
Ability to research, analyze, and provide solutions for workflow, presentation, description, and/or access issues related to digital library services and collections, or comparable digital systems.**
Ability to apply project management techniques and processes to implement digital library projects or programs.
Ability to serve as a liaison and interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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