IT Asset Management Specialist

Summary This position is located in the IT Asset Management Division, IT Risk Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position description number for this position is 464536. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency Duties This permanent position is eligible for 100% distant telework/remote.  The salary range advertised reflects salary for the Washington DC Locality Area.  The actual salary range for candidates outside of the Washington DC Locality Area may differ.  The incumbent supports the Library’s IT asset management program. As such, the incumbent is responsible for performing centralized IT asset management functions, processes, and solutions. Moreover, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining integration among IT asset management functions and other related processes and solutions. Develops and enhances processes and automation for IT asset life cycle management. Ensures IT asset management processes are conducted in line with agency policies and standards. Working with stakeholders, identifies current and future IT asset needs, formulating plans and recommending actions to optimize the IT asset portfolio. Advises   project, program, infrastructure and application portfolio managers on software licensing and compliance. Develops, implements, and manages production of IT asset life cycle management status reporting, metrics, and benchmarks. Designs, develops and administers information technology systems and tools in a specific specialty area to meet complex new or modified current or future business requirements. Monitors the performance of these systems, adding enhancements, modifications, and additional features as requested by management and end users. Serves as an expert on IT asset management tools. Evaluates and analyzes existing processes and automated solutions for continued effectiveness in meeting business and technology needs. Identifies deficiencies in existing process and automated solution design and recommends improvements. Analyzes process and automated solution performance, efficiency, stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability, and implements improvements. Reviews data submissions and automatically collected data to identify discrepancies and works with submitters and stakeholders to effect corrections. Manages and coordinates contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Independently evaluates contractor procedures for the analysis, design, development, test, and support of IT systems. Directs the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software supplied by the equipment manufacturers or software development companies. 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. Knowledge of IT asset management (ITAM) practices.** Ability to operate and enhance automated IT asset management tools.** Ability to identify and analyze metrics. Ability to create guidelines and requirements. Ability to perform quality assurance. Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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 [email protected]. 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 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. 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. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. 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 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214.  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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.