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This is a great opportunity for someone who straddles the technical/management line, or a top performing developer who would like to transition into management without letting technical skills atrophy. Please distribute widely. The National Agricultural Library is seeking someone to head the Applications Branch in the Information Systems Division. The Branch Chief oversees and participates in a number of database and web applications development projects hosted on Linux and using modern data management and discovery technologies like Fedora Commons, Drupal, Blacklight, VuFind, and MarkLogic. Duties include: • Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of Web, collaboration, database, and data management applications and tools developed in direct support of the NAL mission. • Provides leadership, supervision and oversight to the staff within the Applications Branch. • Responsible for analyzing, reviewing and evaluating proposed computer and network systems initiatives and enhancements in terms of impact for modernization and maintenance of a reliable enterprise application systems architecture. • Manages the lifecycle of an information technology project from concept development through implementation. Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules. • Researches, recommends, and implements software development process improvements, ensuring that rigorous testing, structured change control and configuration management are practiced and utilized. • Advises and assists Associate Director on major decisions in the areas of budget, project planning, new technology, and enterprise application architecture. For more information and application instructions please see: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97827394 . The posting closes on Thursday, March 31, 2011. --- Don Gourley Associate Director, Information Systems National Agricultural Library [log in to unmask] | 301-504-6709