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Program Specialist
Library of Congress · Posted 1 days ago
HybridWashington, DC$102K – $133KApply by Jun 11, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESFJESTJISTJOperationsEducation
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This position is located in the Literary Initiatives Office, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement, Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 403853. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. 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.
What You'll Do
- →Under direction of the Director of Literary Initiatives, is responsible for and assists in, setting the tone for the Literary Initiative's overall programmatic agenda; by building or advising on individual programs and program series, requiring: program strategy, planning, management, execution and evaluation.
- →The incumbent will be performing some duties as a program manager, creating timelines and working with programs at different stages in a life cycle.
- →In coordination with, and under the direction of the Director, supports long-range planning and analysis of agency programs.
- →Works with management to develop long-range management plans for efficient and effective program implementation and administration.
- →Supports the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
- →Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex short and long-range goals of the organization and develops detailed plans for implementing them.
- →Recommend changes in objectives or emphasis in functions under the organization's purview.
- →Optimizes the use of existing resources, assists in planning for future resource needs, estimates short- and long-range personnel, budgetary, space, and equipment needs, and implements new resources.
- →Assists the Literary Initiatives director with supporting the daily operations of programs and activities, including providing guidance to temporary volunteers and college interns.
- →Oversees the updates to and maintenance of the schedules for program events, keeping the Director of Literary Initiatives and the offices of Special Events and Public Programs informed to avoid conflict with other Library events.
- →Implements centralized and mission-specific projects under established and/or proposed program objectives, paying particular attention to projects with a bearing on the strategic plans of the Library, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement (CLLE), and especially Literary Initiatives.
- →Assists in determining the need for written policies and procedures, overseeing the development of policies and procedures, and reviewing and recommending approval upon completion.
- →Reviews productivity in several key areas, monitors problem areas, and oversees implementation of solutions to problems.
- →Conducts periodic and comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure the organization meets its stated goals.
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.
- ✓This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Personality Fit
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