[CODE4LIB] Job: Supervisory Information Technology Specialist at Library of Congress
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 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. The incumbent of this position serves as Chief of the Enterprise Systems Engineering Group (ESE). This group is involved in the planning and coordination of the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of enterprise level hardware and software systems. This position is located in the Enterprise Systems Engineering Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 058993. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. TRAVEL REQUIRED Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS DUTIES: The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist supervises employees at multiple grade levels. Provides administrative and technical supervision needed for accomplishing the unit's work. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions concerning the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Responsible for advancing the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure diversity objectives are accomplished by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices related to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Manages the enterprise-wide implementation of novel approaches to software development of applications and systems serving multiple organizational levels. Designs, develops and administers a variety of mission critical IT systems supporting core functions of the Library of Congress and ensures enterprise architecture plans are aligned with existing and future infrastructure. Ensures the integration of IT programs and services, and develops solutions to integration/interoperability issues. Serves as a recognized technical expert for new or improved information systems software. Exercises considerable judgment and ingenuity in advocating the benefits of implementing business-driven quality and process improvements. Monitors or coordinates and prepares testing and implementation plans. Monitors the migration of systems to the production environment and oversees systems for stability, accuracy, and performance. Coordinates the common use of core software across many platforms and troubleshooting procedures for related applications. Prepares strategies for recovery with systems' failure. Prepares recovery methods for systems, coordinating with the entire Library of Congress or a department disaster recovery plan. Develops long-range policies and designs and implements strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing information technology systems. Supplies expert analysis and counsel and develops solutions to resolve issues and problems related to Library of Congress-wide IT programs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 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. * Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce to perform IT Systems Administration and Operations. ** * Ability to analyze organizational problems and develop solutions. * Ability to apply project management methodologies and techniques to manage complex IT projects. * Knowledge of IT hardware and software.** * Knowledge of IT contracting policies and procedures. * Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. No additional requirements to those listed above. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/24755/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
[CODE4LIB] Job: Supervisory Information Technology Specialist at Library of Congress
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist Library of Congress Washington, D.C. The incumbent of this position reports to the Chief of Web Services in The Office of Strategic Initiatives. The incumbent supervises approximately 4 to 10 information technology specialists working in one of the three sub-teams in Web Services. The sub-teams include the Project Management Quality Assurance Team, Technical Development Team, User Experience Team, Web Policy and Web Metrics. This position is located in the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI). The position description number for this position is 13319. This position has no promotion potential. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. KEY REQUIREMENTS DUTIES: Performs the administrative and management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Administers and manages information technology (IT) projects for major office or program issues of broad impact. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for senior-level management. This may involve producing complex analyses and written reports; organizing special committees, workshops, and other gatherings; initiating program reviews; developing or fostering cross-agency activities. Provides expert technical advice for the implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and coordination of online systems and Web site(s) on the Internet. Coordinates and participates in the planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of organizational Web site(s). Manages internal and external Web sites to optimize communication with clientele. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 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. * Ability to lead people and manage a diverse workforce. ** * Knowledge of web technology and services. ** * Ability to develop and maintain web sites. ** * Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT Project Management processes in support of web site design and development. * Ability to plan and execute work. * Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions. * Ability to communicate in writing. 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: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/13492/
