Director of National Agricultural Library

This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level I with a salary range of $192,332 to $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

Provides national leadership in developing and maintaining library and information systems and networks and facilitating cooperation and coordination for the agricultural libraries of colleges, universities, USDA.

Determines the information needs of the Department's scientific, professional, technical and administrative staffs, other NAL constituencies, and the public in the areas of food and agriculture.

Assures the acquisition, preservation, and accessibility of all information concerning food, agriculture, and related topics. Provides leadership to and coordinates acquisition programs for library activities and information systems.

Oversees the long-range planning of advanced scientific and technological information systems for agriculture and justifying program goals and resource requirements to the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Office of Management and Budget.

Functions as the Department's focal point for technical expertise in the design and development of information systems and networks.