Film Restoration Project Coordinator

About the role

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.

We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.

What you will do

• This position serves as a Film Restoration Project Coordinator in the Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services, at the Library of Congress (LOC) in Culpeper, Virginia.
• The primary purpose of this position is to use expert knowledge and skills in motion picture preservation and restoration, and film history to coordinate and facilitate digital film and photochemical restoration projects.
• Individually and in collaboration with division, IT and digital film and photochemical experts, the incumbent coordinates program components that include digital and photochemical project restoration workflows, public and internal presentations and access to completed restoration projects.
• As the Film Restoration Project Coordinator, you will: Work independently to conduct digital film restoration projects.
• Create and assess digital files created from various sources.
• Coordinate and direct the work of others for specific tasks as necessary for the completion of film restoration projects.
• Make determinations on best sources for restoration projects.
• Create logs, notes and other documentation of actions in order to ensure the appropriate restoration path is followed.
• Provide regular updates to NAVCC stakeholders on project progress.
• Analyze and assess processes, deliverables and milestones within the workflow to ensure industry standards are met and projects are completed on schedule.
• Identify film for restoration, conducting film assessment surveys to develop a plan for film restoration projects.
• Research, organize, develop, and recommend plans for specific film restoration projects.
• Research catalogs and databases to identify potential film sources and secondary information to be used to execute restoration projects.
• Assess and evaluate analog and digital sources to develop a restoration path following established restoration standards.
• Communicate with other cultural institutions in the development of film restoration projects in order to identify additional potential restoration sources.
• Provide input and direction to shape the character and nature of projects.
• Monitor and make recommendations concerning the project from conception though development, production and introduction to the intended audience.
• Develop, coordinate or serve as project manager for courses of action and methods needed to support, design, and implement restoration projects, interpretive or advisory, in his/her subject specialization.
• Establish project timelines, collaborate with NAVCC stakeholders and outside agencies in the deployment and completion of restoration projects.
• Participate in preparation of documentation necessary for the needs of the digital restoration projects.
• Research, analyze, identify and resolve moderately difficult program issues or problems impacting project initiatives.
• Identify and make recommendations for, and coordinates resolutions and improvements related to more challenging agency projects.
• Assist in developing guidance in the resolution of problems or issues impacting digital restoration projects.
• Analyze and participate in drafting recommendations on the development of appropriate guidelines, standards and mechanisms for identifying digital project priorities.
• Collaborate on digital projects related to moving image with individuals internal and external to the organization to meet project goals.
• Serve as a primary NAVCC liaison on assigned projects.
• Develop personal contacts to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with staff throughout the Library, project partners and contractors in order to provide or exchange information and professional knowledge.
• Explain information to groups and individuals with varying levels of understanding or knowledge of subjects.
• Attend and present at workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in moving image preservation or other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The position description number for this position is 435102.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position will work a Compflex work schedule.
• This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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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 KSAs 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
• 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.
• The program does not accept certification from health care providers.
• For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at *** or email ***.
• FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

What to expect next

Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.

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. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.

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 Equal Employment Opportunity at *** or email ***.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

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