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I forgot to mention that there is also a 5 year position in the Office for Strategic Initiatives as well [1]. Similar pay range ($93,822.00 - $121,967.00), similar title (Information Technology Specialist)...but a slightly different (more interesting imho) job description. I'm led to believe that these 5 year contracts can be extended. Unfortunately I just noticed this one, and the online application deadline is 01/26/2007. This is the unit I'm currently working in so ping me if you are interested/curious. //Ed [1] http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=807249 -- EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSA's in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is an indefinite NTE (5 yrs) appointment. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. DUTIES: Develops policies and guidelines for multimedia projects and programs relevant to the Library's digital holdings. Applies technical understanding of multimedia digital content, systems, techniques and technologies. Conducts IT strategic planning and project management activities related to the life cycle management of digital content. Plans and/or accomplishes a range of IT projects for digital library applications. Plans and manages projects for digital library applications related to Web-based systems such as monitoring emerging technology and making recommendations accordingly. Provides major input towards a long-term Web technology strategy. Installs and maintains Web-based systems, Web-based information services and/or Web-based research tools. Analyzes ways in which information technology might improve workflow, operational duties, or information services. Evaluates the usefulness and usability of databases and software applications. Works with computer specialists to translate library requirements into information systems. Serves as a project leader, team leader or chairperson for working groups, task forces, or committees which have been assigned responsibility for digital library projects and programs. Participates in planning the work of a team, including formulating goals and objectives, task plans, milestones, critical paths, and deliverables