Summary This position is located in the Contracts and Grants Directorate, of the Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 462897. The incumbent will work a full-time, compflex, flextime, maxiflex schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area. Responsibilities Reviews, evaluates, oversees and provides technical assistance for OSI awards and grants with full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management duties. Develops and interprets awards and grants policies, regulations, procedures and practices for disbursing appropriated and unappropriated funds via a funding agreement. Oversees changes that impact assigned awards and grants programs including new legislation, appropriation acts, administrative priorities and LOC policies and initiatives. Oversees a reconciliation program working with fund managers to ensure that all grants and fund obligations have been associated with the correct project, budget line item, fund code, that reports of expenditures are reconciled and that any corrections are made. Reviews recipient audit reports required by 0MB regulations (0MB Circular A-133) or other audits required by any funding agreements. Coordinates any audit with the Office of Inspector General and serves as technical advisor on any audit questions. Generates reports and correspondence for all phases of the standard awards processes for OSI related grants and awards programs. Prepares program-related correspondence, reports, and/or other written materials associated with established organizational programs, policies, and/or operations. Gathers additional information about organizational functions or workload as needed in order to recommend program actions and/or policies. Assists higher-grade employees by performing a variety of standard grant management tasks. Identifies any data that appears to reflect problems in grants processing. Develops and maintains relationships with Library service units and other stakeholders at various levels to effectively communicate and disseminate information regarding awards and grants financial matters. Develops recommendations for any grant management issues encountered. Recommendations are based on experience, anticipated workload, and production capabilities of the center/office. Independently processes standard or simple grants/agreement closeout and disposition. 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 the laws, regulations, and administrative rules, policies and procedures that affect grants program administration.* Ability to manage awards, fellowships and grants.* Ability to perform pre-award grants management duties. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on grant program matters and activities. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this posting. 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. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. 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