The USAF Air University invites applications for a position as the
Director, Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC). The MSFRIC Director leads the academic and
research library program on behalf of the Commander and President, Air University
(AU), for the schools, colleges, institutes and centers of the University.
Academic missions supported include pre-commissioning and commissioning
education, Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Continuing
Education (PCE) and graduate education, in residence and through distance
learning. The successful incumbent for this position will be able to connect the Air Force professional to authoritative
and relevant information resources through knowledgeable experts, tailored
library tools and scholarly publications.
The Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC),
founded in 1946, is the premier library in the Department of Defense (DOD). The
library's primary purpose is to serve the learning and research needs of AU's students,
faculty and researchers. It houses well-balanced collections especially strong
in the fields of war fighting, aeronautics, Air Force and DOD operations,
military sciences, international relations, education, leadership, and
management. The library holds more than 2.6 million items: 530,000 military
documents; over 429,000 monographs and bound periodical volumes; 615,000 maps
and charts; 150,000 current regulations/manuals; and over 909,000 microforms.
The library's Integrated Library System automates all facets of information
access, including identifying, locating, and circulating materials. MSFRIC's
on-line reference services access approximately 500 specialized remote
databases.
WHO MAY APPLY: **ALL
APPLICANTS MAY APPLY** Click here for more information on additional
eligibilities. You will have the
opportunity to select one or more eligibilities during the process, if
applicable. **Air Force is not
responsible for erroneous eligibilities "you – the applicant" list or
fail to list**
Summary
The USAF Air University invites applications for a position as the
Director, Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC). The MSFRIC Director leads the academic and
research library program on behalf of the Commander and President, Air University
(AU), for the schools, colleges, institutes and centers of the University.
Academic missions supported include pre-commissioning and commissioning
education, Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Continuing
Education (PCE) and graduate education, in residence and through distance
learning. The successful incumbent for this position will be able to connect the Air Force professional to authoritative
and relevant information resources through knowledgeable experts, tailored
library tools and scholarly publications.
The Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC),
founded in 1946, is the premier library in the Department of Defense (DOD). The
library's primary purpose is to serve the learning and research needs of AU's students,
faculty and researchers. It houses well-balanced collections especially strong
in the fields of war fighting, aeronautics, Air Force and DOD operations,
military sciences, international relations, education, leadership, and
management. The library holds more than 2.6 million items: 530,000 military
documents; over 429,000 monographs and bound periodical volumes; 615,000 maps
and charts; 150,000 current regulations/manuals; and over 909,000 microforms.
The library's Integrated Library System automates all facets of information
access, including identifying, locating, and circulating materials. MSFRIC's
on-line reference services access approximately 500 specialized remote
databases.
WHO MAY APPLY: **ALL
APPLICANTS MAY APPLY** Click here for more information on additional
eligibilities. You will have the
opportunity to select one or more eligibilities during the process, if
applicable. **Air Force is not
responsible for erroneous eligibilities "you – the applicant" list or
fail to list**
Responsible for the
full scope of library operations including administration, management, public
and technical services. Establishes
internal procurement policies and procedures, fiscal and accounting processes,
and coordinates facility management and space allocations for the library. Creates a working relationship with
commanders, commandants, and directors of Air University organizations and
advises them on the full range of academic and research library materials and
services available to their staff, faculty and students. Develops and coordinates library services
designed to achieve optimum responsiveness in terms of student and faculty
requirements. Establishes methods to
assess materials and services effectiveness and customer satisfaction with them.
Develops budgets and short- and long range library plans. Ensures library resources and services
conform to the long-range strategic plans of the Air University as related to
technology, subject matter concentrations, and advances or changes in the method
or delivery of instruction. Directs the publishing of program to provide Air
University and the Air Force professionally researched, written, edited and
illustrated publications in the field of aerospace history, doctrine, and
application. Responsible for the full
scope of publishing operations including acquisition, editorial and design
oversight, production, marketing and distribution. Supervises the staff of the Air University
Library. Establishes policies,
procedures, and guidelines, and resolves work problems. Initiates and maintains relations with local,
state, regional, and federal libraries and library consortia in joint efforts
to maximize resource sharing and inter-organizational cooperation.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position .
An earned Masters Degree is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will be required to do some travel.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
* The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 3-5 year terms.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Your latest résumé will be used to determine your qualifications.
Qualifications
Character consistent with the United States Air Force core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Significant leadership and management experience in a graduate-level accredited university. Knowledge of librarianship and a broad educational background, a broad knowledge of the organization and functioning of the federal government and especially the Air Force, ability to direct a major activity of Air University, expert judgment in resolving problems and making decisions, and high qualities of leadership and educational statesmanship. Skill in one or more functional areas of library science, to include knowledge of multi-information sources and access points and electronic information access, development and dissemination. Ability to plan a library program to meet the mission of the organization. Knowledge of leadership in the field of library science.
Master's Degree (PhD desired) from accredited resident program in a degree or program area appropriate to the AU mission, preferably in Library Science.
Academic rank for the position is Administrative Faculty (AD-25).
Position requires a Top Secret clearance. This position requires the employee to travel occasionally away from the normal duty station. The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This a drug testing position; incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
*** For general background about Air University, see our website (www.au.af.mil/au). For additional information about the position, contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Matthew C. Stafford (matthew.stafford.6@us.af.mil).
Education
EDUCATION:
To qualify based on education, submit copy of your transcripts or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your résumé will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé 2. Transcripts 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided at the time of application or prior to a certificate being issued, whichever occurs first, or you will miss consideration for that certificate.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Résumé (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
Transcripts
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located here:
Eligibility Documentation, SF50, DD214, etc.
If you are faxing any documents, click here for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is 478-757-3144.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button
to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow
the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click
the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You MUST upload ALL supporting documents
online. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information
entered and uploaded (i.e., Résumé) is received, accurate and submitted by the
closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed online
by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up
to one hour to clear the virus scan. Note, however, that this is an
academic position, so the selection committee strongly encourages candidates to
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact
information for three references. You can continue to add documents
until the announcement closes at 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
If you cannot apply online, you may fax supporting
documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required
cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1990315
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses
to the occupational questionnaire. Click here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX, AND
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX
will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the
Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire
restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue
regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be
resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring
their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., résumé) is received, accurate
and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have
been process by clicking here.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed
documents take 2-3 business days to process.
* Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any
answers submitted by an applicant.
** You must submit your application so that it will be
received by the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Applicants with previous military or civilian federal
service must include appropriate documentation with their application such as
evidence of appointing authority (SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action), DD
214, Release from Active Duty, Member Copy 4.
If you are claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will
need a Standard Form 15,
Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, along with a Statement of Disability from VA or letter
from Vocational Rehabilitation (if applying as a person with a disability). You
may review the Vet Guide for more questions. Note: Military
retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible
for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not
apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age
60.)
Current Federal Civilian employees with competitive status
may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at
least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this
position.
If you are a current or former federal employee with
reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of
Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
***
For general background about the school, or any additional information
regarding the position, contact the Dean of Students and Support, Colonel
Richard Cooney, at DSN 493-7041 or richard.cooney@us.af.mil.
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided at the time of application or prior to a certificate being issued, whichever occurs first, or you will miss consideration for that certificate.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Résumé (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
Transcripts
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located here:
Eligibility Documentation, SF50, DD214, etc.
If you are faxing any documents, click here for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is 478-757-3144.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button
to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow
the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click
the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You MUST upload ALL supporting documents
online. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information
entered and uploaded (i.e., Résumé) is received, accurate and submitted by the
closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed online
by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up
to one hour to clear the virus scan. Note, however, that this is an
academic position, so the selection committee strongly encourages candidates to
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact
information for three references. You can continue to add documents
until the announcement closes at 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
If you cannot apply online, you may fax supporting
documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required
cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1990315
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses
to the occupational questionnaire. Click here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX, AND
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX
will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the
Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire
restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue
regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be
resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring
their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., résumé) is received, accurate
and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have
been process by clicking here.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed
documents take 2-3 business days to process.
* Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any
answers submitted by an applicant.
** You must submit your application so that it will be
received by the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Applicants with previous military or civilian federal
service must include appropriate documentation with their application such as
evidence of appointing authority (SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action), DD
214, Release from Active Duty, Member Copy 4.
If you are claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will
need a Standard Form 15,
Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, along with a Statement of Disability from VA or letter
from Vocational Rehabilitation (if applying as a person with a disability). You
may review the Vet Guide for more questions. Note: Military
retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible
for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not
apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age
60.)
Current Federal Civilian employees with competitive status
may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at
least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this
position.
If you are a current or former federal employee with
reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of
Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
***
For general background about the school, or any additional information
regarding the position, contact the Dean of Students and Support, Colonel
Richard Cooney, at DSN 493-7041 or richard.cooney@us.af.mil.
PUBLIC NOTICE
42 FSS/FSMC
50 LeMay Plaza South Bldg 804
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
