This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within CNIC. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and various recreation facilities that can include but are not limited to Liberty Program, Library Program, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation and Resource Centers.
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within CNIC. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and various recreation facilities that can include but are not limited to Liberty Program, Library Program, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation and Resource Centers.
This position is an Exempt position and not entitled to Shift Differential or OT
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Directs overall library operation providing mission, education, and quality of life support to base personnel, their families, and retirees. Responsible for the full scope of library functions to include library administration, personnel management, circulation services, reference/research services, technical services, and technological development and support. Is responsible for the library facility; i.e., maintenance and improvements, purchase of furniture and equipment, and allocation of space within the facility for various library functions. Develops budgets and establishes short and long-range library plans. Monitors funding allocations, meets expenditure targets, and justifies unfunded requirements. Performs as a liaison with user groups, establishes partnerships/networks with local, state, and regional organizations. Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training. Structures assignments of employees based on priorities and deadlines, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Periodically reviews work. Provides proper guidance, direction, and continuous feedback on strengths and weaknesses; holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Conducts employee performance appraisals and advocates appropriate recognition and feedback for performance and contributions.
Provides reference and research services using a broad range of current and retrospective resources, as well as a variety of resource formats; i.e., print resources, non-print resources, on-line databases, other libraries, or external subject resources. Devises appropriate search strategies and handles advanced and complex subject-matter inquiries. Develops collection management and ensures compliances. Develops a selection plan to match resource requirements and prioritizes requirements against available funds. Continuously assesses the collections and properly evaluates them against authoritative bibliographies, subject handbooks, local criteria, ad usage statistics. Selects all types of print and non-print media to meet the organizational, educational, and personal needs of library customers in the wide variety of subjects and reading levels. Performs selective removal and replacement of obsolete and worn materials from the collection, while ensuring that collections contain needed retrospective holdings.
Accurately develops, prepares, and justifies library budgets. Accurately controls expenditure of funds by consistently monitoring fund allocations and library expenditures. Accurately prepares reports and submits them to requesting authority within time frame specified. Appropriately displays managerial skills and compliance with personal directives. Accurately appraises performance within established guidelines and time frames. Properly applies Equal Employment Opportunity principles and requirements. Accurately trains employees to successfully accomplish work tasks and comply with security, safety and health regulations. Ensures catalog records are accurate and current. Works independently and accomplishes objects with minimal supervision.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
A master's degree in library and information studies from an American Library Association accredited school and 3 years progressively responsibility work experience is required.
Professional knowledge of all aspects of library principles, concepts, methodology, operations, functions, and management to perform the professional and administrative duties of the position.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, systems, and interrelationships of the library, the library's databases, data sources, and the customers served.
Knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques and of the interests and needs of customers and organizations served to promote library use.
Knowledge of established procurement rules and regulations and internal organizational acquisition policies.
Familiarity with publishers' and suppliers' methods of operation.
Knowledge of on-line data base searching and research techniques and capabilities of pos-processing to meet user requirements.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/05/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12011322
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
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