Educational Resources Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office (PLOI) in the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement (CLLE). The salary range indicated reflects the basic pay adjustment of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The tour of duty for this position is full-time. The position description number for this position is 079889. Responsibilities Coordinates educational program efforts for the most difficult programs or projects that have unusually demanding social, economic, cultural, governmental, and political conditions of major impact to the Library of Congress’ educational outreach program. Plans, conducts and/or participates in national and regional meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences for the purpose of gaining support of and advancing national and regional objectives in education program/project areas. Utilizes multiple instruction methods and technologies for program dissemination. Plans, develops, and implements multidisciplinary teaching materials for a broad range of educational programs that are non-standardized or where special problems exists. Assesses program content, and instructional materials to coordinate the development of products in support of education standards. Provides support in the redesign or update of teaching materials to accommodate special needs for classroom instruction. Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of the K-16 instructional programs for the Library of Congress. Coordinates evaluation and quality control measures. Recommends new and revised training programs and initiatives, and alternative solutions to identified problem areas. Provides leadership, advice, and guidance at the national or regional level. Researches changes or new developments in the technology or educational field affecting specific specialist area and program operations. Develops advanced plans to ensure timely introduction of new or revised procedures, techniques, or operational concepts into the training program. Develops and introduces new program objectives, goals, systems, and concepts. Also coordinates and evaluates overall educational program activities and the implementation of basic national guidelines, for a significant organizational segment of an agency. Maintains established professional contacts with leading practitioners, researchers, and others in education and training institutions, research organizations and industry with whom the Library works on educational outreach training initiatives. Serves as a national authority in the development and implementation of major educational programs/projects of national scope (affecting sizable populations in multiples states/locations, with large and complex issues and problems) which are designed to meet specialized educational needs. Provides advice and guidance on program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in methodology, and which have national impact. In collaboration with Library of Congress content experts and with educational outreach partners recommends short- and long-range planning guidance in accordance with broad program policies and objectives. Prepares guidance based on analyses of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission-oriented programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements 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 K-16 educational curriculum, practices, and standards.** Ability to communicate in writing to support K-16 educational trainings, programs, and/or projects.** Ability to develop and manage an educational training program.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others.** Ability to apply new and emerging technologies to the development and delivery of educational projects and/or programs. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this posting. 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 . 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 or email . 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.