Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employers with Reinstatement Eligibility, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilites, Military Spouces, Peace Coprs, AmeriCorps, Vista, Elibible Family Member, and CTAP.

• Participates in the management of the Library by collaborating with the Librarian in the development and administration of the Library program and in the formulation of overall Library policy to advance the mission and goals .
• Manages the completion of special Library projects and directs staff in the preparation of reports, papers, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Identifies and evaluates new products and enhanced services for library operations.
• Maintains effective communication within the Information Services Branch, within the Library, and with external clientele. Cultivates relationships with Library users, vendors, publishers and other sources of Library services.
• In absence of the Librarian, assumes direction of the operations of the Library and the full range of responsibilities of the Librarian's position.
• Provides directions and leadership for the research and information access services of the library.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing..
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants applying for this position MUST meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree;

OR

B.A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. You MUST (1) submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application, and if selected, an official college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment; (2) transcripts MUST be legible AND include your name, major, school name/location, course title/number, date completed, grade, and number of credits earned; (3) if your documents are on dark / color paper, you will need to Xerox them to lighten them up in order for us to read them. If we cannot read the documents we cannot give you this credit; (4) if you attended more than one college you MUST submit a transcript from each institution if you wish your education to be considered in qualifying you for this position; and (5) all college coursework that may be pertinent to qualifying you for the position MUST be included on the transcripts. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, you MUST have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to perform, supervise, or direct one or more of the functional areas of work covered by this series; to understand the concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in related fields; and to maintain up-to-date information on the state of the art. This experience must be related to the work of the position. In addition, qualifying experience must demonstrate the following:

* Experience managing the completion of special Library projects and directs staff in the preparation of reports, papers, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Identifies
and evaluates new products and enhanced services for library operations.

* Experience maintaining effective communication within the Information Services Branch, within the Library, and with external clientele. Cultivates relationships with Library users,
vendors, publishers and other sources of Library services.

* Experience overseeing marketing and outreach efforts of the Library, developing promotional materials and activities and identifying opportunities to promote awareness of
Library services and resources.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;
• Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and
• Capacity to "see the job through."

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

Knowledge of standard library policies, practices, and methods.

Knowledge and skill in strategic planning processes and project management.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to supervise.

Knowledge of commercial databases, serials and/or cataloging support services, web development.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click
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Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.  Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.  This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.