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Summary The position is located in the Acquisitions and Processing Section of the Music Division, Special Collections Directorate of Library Services. As part of one of the largest music libraries in the United States and in the world, the Acquisitions and Processing Section is crucial to the Music Division's mission of preparing for reader use special collection material of the performing arts: music, theater, and dance. The position description number for this position is 382922. Responsibilities Performs a broad range of archival work in a major body of records that include personal papers and organizational records in need of sorting and arrangement. Participates in preliminary review and handling of newly acquired papers or assigned collections. Removes duplicate and extraneous material as directed. Performs complex and difficult work in maintaining a major body of records that include personal papers and organization material. Organizes and compiles information for accession and bibliographic records. Helps identify collection material and applies descriptive information to document cases and folders according to a prescribed plan. Assists in the compilation of finding aids and other descriptive compilations in automated format. Serves as a point of contact for most technical aspects involved in the preservation and maintenance of archival collections. Assists in preliminary review of archival collections to determine physical condition. Following a prescribed plan, identifies and labels material for conservation and inventory control, including in automated systems. Treats and houses material according to instructions and performs duties such as shelving and relocating collections, transferring items, containers, and files, and marking them for special identification or handling. Supports collections security by filling occasional office duties such as monitoring stack areas. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment NOTE: This selected candidate(s) will require a pre-employment physical by our Health Services Division as well as a recurring physical every three years. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes up to 40 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. 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 archival techniques and procedures.* Knowledge of music, dance, and/or theater subject areas of the archival collections.* Ability to utilize integrated library systems and other technologies. Ability to arrange, describe, preserve and secure archival materials. Ability to organize and execute work. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 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 the minimum step of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly 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 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 certificate of disability must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and may be issued by a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, a Disability Services or Career Services Office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The date of certification must be within three (3) years of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 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. 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. 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. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf.