Performs supervisory duties which include mentoring, assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire. Recommends pay adjustments/awards, recommends and executes training. Initiates corrective actions and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted. Supervises federal civil service employees, assigned military employees, unpaid volunteers and student trainees. Implements personnel action requests and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction. Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices. Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional library programs that support diverse cultural, educational, and recreational community activities. Leads the day-to-day operations of a library branch to which assigned; assists with staffing, training, program planning and scheduling. Serves as Acting Library Director in absence of the library director. Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing library programs at the branch level that include the Annual Summer Reading Program, story times, and other library events and activities for patrons of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Monitors and reviews library circulations at the branch level and all library system technical services operations and makes recommendations on procedural improvements to the library director. Coordinates leisure skills development activities that support the library and MWR mission.Utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulations, technical services, and reference duties. Provides general reference and reader advisory services to patrons and refers advanced reference and bibliography requests to the library director.Develops library programs, services, publicity and marketing materials for review and approval.Partners with other MWR programs and personnel to promote library activities and provide programming assistance to MWR programs.Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities and other tenant commands on base, on an as needed bases.Seeks ways to promote and market library services through outreach opportunities on base which include but are not limited to CDCs, base leadership meetings, staff indoctrinations, and other large group functions or gatherings (Promoting events and programs are done by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and provide input for various print and digital marketing campaigns.)Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration. All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software which tracks patrons’ usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).Ensures library branch facility and activities meet established fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines. Acts as building monitor for a facility; i.e., maintenance and improvements, purchases of furniture and equipment, and allocation of space within a facility for various library functions. Accurately purchases and/or procures items per DOD / DON policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensures inventory control on all property pertinent to the operation of the program and facility.Promotes customer service awareness and demonstrates excellent customer service to all professional and patron contacts.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires you to sign a Mobility Agreement. You may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Position is ineligible for inclusion in a Bargaining Unit
• Relocation Incentive is available
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
• May be required to pass pre-employment examination
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.  All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.  Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

2 years of work experience in a public or academic library is required. Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning, and conducting library related activities.Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Library Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests. Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements.Ability to represent the library program by speaking in front of both large and small groups.Knowledge of American Library Association ethical principles.Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a library program that will stimulate and sustain the interests of participants. Knowledge of computers and technology devices and their purpose in a library program. Knowledge of library technical services that include cataloging library materials. Ability to utilize a variety of technological resources and devices such as computers, databases, SMART phones, library and Microsoft software, and search engines. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume.  The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.  Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.  If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.