Summary This position is located in the Digital Services Directorate (DSD), Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS), Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) Library of Congress (Library) and may be used in any area of DSD. The position description number for this position is 431536. The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime, compflex, or maxiflex schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Responsibilities Provides routine and recurring support for budget and financial management functions for DSD. As assigned, utilizes relevant systems and DSD procedures to enter and maintain data, track expenditures, and produce reports. May review financial transactions and requests for expenditures and identify issues or discrepancies. Coordinates work with LCSG’s Financial Management Directorate (FMD) in budget and financial support. Performs projects or tasks in assembling data and information for reports in varying administrative functions and processes, in response to LCSG data calls, requests by DSD management or other Library reporting requirements. Verifies data and may develop methods of presentation where needed. Provides routine human resources administrative support in areas, including, but not limited to, classification and position management; performance management and awards; telework, staffing and recruitment; leave administration; training and development; and, system utilization, maintenance and reporting. Prepares documents for human resources actions. Advises management on relevant policies and procedures, timelines, decision points and workflow. Tracks the status of personnel actions, identifying issues and advising supervisor. Works with the Employee Resources Management and Planning Division (ERMP), FMD, and, as needed, the Human Capital Directorate to process actions, provide information, coordinate work and handle confidential issues. Drafts documents or assembles information for procurement or contract actions; documents include, but are not limited to, statements of work, sole source justifications, or cost analyses. Provides information to vendors and contractors as appropriate. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 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. Ability to apply administrative processes and techniques.* Knowledge of human resources management principles and methods.* Knowledge of budget, financial, contracting and/or procurement administrative practices and procedures.** Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this position. 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. 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. 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 EEO/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. 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.