International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives is hiring: Recorded

Overview

Recorded Sound Section in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division of Library Services, is responsible for the acquisition, processing, preservation, collection maintenance, and reference services for the Library's recorded sound collection. The Section Head is responsible for the management and direction of the Section. Sets priorities, directs the work activities of Section staff (both government and contract) and manages the technical and financial resources allocated to the Section to achieve its goals. Oversees all acquisition, processing, preservation prioritization, reference, and exhibition activities of the Section and serves as the Library's principal specialist in recorded sound and is responsible for implementing the digital preservation of audio materials.

The application closing date is 19 December 2016.

Position

Recorded Sound Program Manager (Head, Recorded Sound Section) • GS-0301-14 • Library Services • Location: NAVCC – Packard Campus, Culpeper, VA • Opening Date: Nov 28, 2016 • Closing Date: Dec 19, 2016

Responsibilities

• Directs the management and direction of the Recorded Sound Section, including both government and contract staff.
• Sets priorities and directs the work activities of Section staff and manages the technical and financial resources allocated to the Section to achieve its goals.
• Oversees acquisition, processing, preservation prioritization, reference, and exhibition activities of the Section.
• Serves as the Library's principal specialist in recorded sound.
• Responsible for implementing the digital preservation of audio materials.