The position is located in the Office of Museum Services (OMS). As the Associate Deputy Director (ADD) of (OMS), the incumbent oversees the largest federal grant program devoted specifically to funding museums. The position requires the performance of a variety of programmatic and administrative assignments.

Duties

If selected for the Associate Deputy Director position, the incumbent advises the Deputy Director and Director regarding the policy on the implementation and improvement of existing programs; the development of new grant programs; advancement of special initiatives; coordination with other senior level staff to advance the work of the agency; liaison to service providers; and representation of agency programs, policy and interests to museums constituents, the general public and special interest groups. Typical work assignments will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a key member of the IMLS senior staff. Participates in establishing agency plans, setting overall goals and devising strategies to accomplish those goals. Provides executive assistance to the Deputy Director on matters pertaining to museums, other federal agencies, departments, and task forces. Manages a staff of professional and administrative employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Résumé and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
• Status candidates must meet all qualification requirements, to include time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment, and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to minimally qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must meet the below specialized experience requirements: GS-15: To be eligible at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) knowledge of and experience with various organizations (e.g., museum service and/or cultural heritage organizations) to develop and implement new grant programs that support the advancement of special initiatives; (2) knowledge and/or experience of the grants management process (e.g., federal, state, non-profit, etc.) to improve the performance of the agency's grant-making functions (3) ability to provide leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of professional and administrative staff. NOTE: 1. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 2. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 3. Your resume and application materials should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application or resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified in the specialized experience definition. Cite specific examples of experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write, "See resume" in your application. 4. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Education

Education is not a substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Institute of Museum and Library Services 955 L'Enfant Plaza, North, SW Suite 4000 Washington, DC 20024 US
• Name: Elizabeth Lyons
• Phone: 202-653-4676
• Email: [email protected]