Strives to execute the Library’s mission, while enhancing the visitor experience.
Public facing position assists customers in store and by phone, solves issues and/or complaints, adhering to both Library and Retail Store policies and procedures while delivering stellar customer service. Determines and meets customer’s needs to achieve store sales goals.
Assists in all areas of two Retail Stores requiring attention as requested by supervisor. Determines replenishment for common, non-recurring items and new items. Keeps product lines, product types, and/or retail space in stock and monitors tum and inventory levels. Supports planograms and checklists, coordinating and maintaining appropriate levels of brands, signature products, and other bestselling items at all times.
Independently performs sale, return and discount transactions on cash register and Point of Sale system, utilizing all payment types. Processes transactions swiftly, practices tight and accurate cash control, in accord with established cash control procedures and customer service guidelines. Performs opening and closing cash drawer functions, with accountability of fund balancing. Notifies supervisor of currency needs and cash overages/shortages at close of business balancing.
Independently performs the full range of routine and repetitive cash processing tasks associated with opening and closing duties.
Assists in all areas of inventory operations, maintaining proper stock levels, processing merchandise for floor placement, creating visually appealing displays, and maintaining cleanliness standards.
Properly displays new products and frequently restocks merchandise. Determines quantities required and time for replenishment for common, non-recurring and new items based on experienced judgment and/or consultation with supervisor.
Participates in executing annual physical inventory, performs cycle counts to identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate inventory levels.
As assigned, covers outside-of store events in support of other Library divisions.
Performs various other related duties as assigned.
Work schedule will include mandatory Saturdays, holidays and some evenings.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
Position requires prolonged periods of standing.
Work schedule will include mandatory Saturdays, holidays and some evenings.
Notice: 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.
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.
Ability to operate automated Cash Register Systems or Point of Sale Systems and related equipment to process merchandise purchases.**
Ability to provide customer service.**
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of guidelines and/or regulations.
Ability to perform inventory tasks and maintain accurate records.**
Ability to communicate and interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
There are no education requirements for this position.
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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. 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 EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. 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.
A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
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.
Benefits
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. 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.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section 8.5, at: Merit Selection Plan
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