Information Management Specialist - Washington, United States - US Library of Congress

US Library of Congress

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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Duties include:

DOCUMENT AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
Identifies, evaluates, digitizes, and provides metadata for institutional documents and records for inclusion in CRS repositories and archives.

Catalogs and tags documents to enable their access and discovery and to facilitate sharing of information following established guidelines and procedures.

Assists in identifying, testing, and evaluating tools and user interfaces that facilitate access to documents.

Assists in records management activities by organizing, digitizing, storing and logging official records selected for retention. Works with CRS staff to educate and ensure staff are following proper records management procedures.

INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

Assists with the maintenance of databases, digital content, shared folders, and other information systems and resources to assist analysts, attorneys, information professionals, and Congressional clients in accessing data and information resources in order to meet targeted, well-defined information needs.

Supports activities related to indexing and categorization of information. Assists in developing and testing new and/or revised methods for organizing, integrating, and disseminating information.

Supports the collection, compilation and presentation of metrics that gauge the usage of systems, content and documents by CRS staff and congressional clients.

Assists in the documentation of procedures related to the use of information tools and services.

INSTRUCTION AND OUTREACH
Develops and maintains knowledge of internal resources, directives, and information technology. Maintains detailed knowledge of CRS products, product life-cycle, and workflows.

Assists in providing training and instruction to CRS staff on the scope and use of CRS systems, tools, databases and repositories.

Maintains close contact with analysts, attorneys and information professionals throughout CRS to share information regarding development and enhancement of information services, to identify and share best practices, and to eliminate duplication of effort.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation.

As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan.

Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information
and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

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.

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Ability to organize information and maintain document repositories:

Ability to collect, describe, and present information and data:

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Ability to solve problems and make decisions:

Ability to provide instructional services:

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Ability to interact collaboratively with others:

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

Education:

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_ A combination of education and experience as described above._

_Additional Requirements for Positions at GS-09__:_**- In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and above must have the amounts of education and/or experience required for the grade level as shown in the following table._

GS full years of progressively higherlevel graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position._

_ Individuals with a Master's in Library/Information Science are encouraged to apply._

Additional information:

The Congressional Research Service, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit pos