Braille Program Specialist
2 months ago
This position is located in and reports to the Head of Patron Engagement Section, in the Patron and Network Division of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library Services and Collections Group (LCSG), Library of Congress (LOC).
Plans and implements Internal programs and field operations for all of the divisions of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) including the Office of the Director.
Works primarily independently and uses authoritative judgment while working on joint efforts with stakeholders in the government and private sector concerning matters and projects impacting developing and/or improving braille.
Gives advice and solves difficult organizational or program-related issues while initiating and maintaining relationships with national and international stakeholders associated with NLS programs and/or operational changes relating to braille development.
Serves as the NLS and Library of congress official representative on national and international committees working on developing and using braille reading materials and producing braille through advanced technology.
Evaluates braille program effectiveness. Engages in evaluation of related issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of NLS programs. Recommends, designs, and leads research, development, review, and demonstration of projects in varied areas including.but not limited to:
methodology for the production and distribution of braille books and magazines; performance specifications for materials; production processes and procedures; designing, evaluating, and testing equipment; and the development and expansion of special code applications for integration of digital media.
Using broad expertise and knowledge of existing braille technology, designs and implements braille-related projects and answers related inquiries. Recommends and works to develop strategies for implementing NLS and associated braille programs.Recommends short and long-range goals for NLS braille programs, designs detailed plans for implementing the programs, and assists in their implementation.
Decides if organizational goals. emphasis. and/or processes need modification as they relate to braille programming.Gives expert advice on extensive Braille projects and programs.
requiring significant adaptation and/or interpretation for application, including accessibility and usability of electronic communication methods, such as online library catalogs, electronic media, and the Internet.
Stays abreast of advances in this field, particularly those impacting blind Individuals; maintains knowledge of the techniques, practices and opportunities to use libraries containing primarily print materials.
Recommends long-range braille program plans, objectives, and milestones, serving as the basis for organizational and administrative change related to these programs.
Recommends solutions to difficult problems or issues for accessibility requirements and develops novel approaches and methods for providing access for individuals with disabilities through design and improvement of websites for braille users.
Provides inventive and novel analytic designs and/or investigative techniques materially significant in the resolution of problems with unprecedented or novel aspects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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 interact collaboratively, providing consultation and liaison services.**Knowledge of braille and systems that create braille reading materials.**Ability to provide program advice and guidance.**Knowledge of the subject area of braille.**Ability to perform braille program/project planning and management work.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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.
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 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 or email 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.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
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.
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 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.-
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