Associate Director for Library Operations

National Library of Medicine

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, the world’s largest medical research facility, seeks applications from exceptional candidates for the challenging position of Associate Director for Library Operations, National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service. The incumbent is directly responsible for planning, evaluating, implementing, and coordinating the program activities of the Division of Library Operations.  This includes formulation and establishment of policies; the development, analysis and review of programs and services; the implementation of operating plans; the assessment of resource requirements; and coordination of programs with other components of NLM, other NIH institutes, other Federal agencies, national, research, and health sciences libraries; and information networks in the U.S. and abroad. 

We are looking for applicants with senior level experience who have a commitment to excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization.  Applicants must possess senior level experience (GS-14/15 or equivalent) that meets the mandatory Senior Executive Service Executive Core Qualification requirements that are detailed under ‘Jobs at NIH’ in the Executive Jobs section.

The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary of $119,554 - $179,700, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent), will be provided.

If you are ready for an exciting leadership opportunity, please see the detailed vacancy announcement at http://www.jobs.nih.gov (under Executive Jobs NIH-NLM-SES-2012-660986). 

Applications are due by 11:59 pm on July 16, 2012

NLM, NIH, AND DHHS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS