Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and accurately, in a timely manner, resolves problems and deviations. Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes. Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements. Compares projected expenditures to allocations, notifying the supervisory librarian of the results. Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies. Ensures payment is made for materials ordered. Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy.  Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report. Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library's holdings and utilizes online databases and CD-ROM resources to provide reference services to customers. Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources. Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval. Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents. Independently carries out assignments. Effectively trains lower grade staff in library circulation and technical service policies and procedures. Accurately monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records. Effectively utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties. Accurately performs descriptive cataloging. Promptly assists in developing an effective library marketing and public relations program. Efficiently produces library programs and submits after-action reports in an accurate and timely manner. Effectively uses word processing software to prepare/develop accurate and useful documents. Accurately recognizes differences in existing procedures and applications and makes choices from among established alternatives. Promptly receives and transmits electronic messages with attachments and documents as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and accurately, in a timely manner, resolves problems and deviations. Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes. Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements. Compares projected expenditures to allocations, notifying the supervisory librarian of the results. Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies. Ensures payment is made for materials ordered. Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy.  Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report. Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library's holdings and utilizes online databases and CD-ROM resources to provide reference services to customers. Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources. Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval. Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents. Independently carries out assignments. Effectively trains lower grade staff in library circulation and technical service policies and procedures. Accurately monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records. Effectively utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties. Accurately performs descriptive cataloging. Promptly assists in developing an effective library marketing and public relations program. Efficiently produces library programs and submits after-action reports in an accurate and timely manner. Effectively uses word processing software to prepare/develop accurate and useful documents. Accurately recognizes differences in existing procedures and applications and makes choices from among established alternatives. Promptly receives and transmits electronic messages with attachments and documents as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Incumbent is required to work some evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

*To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Incumbent must have specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have computer experience or training in computer applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Must be able to type 40 words per minute. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Must be physically able to frequently lift boxes of up to 40 pounds. Must be able to reach up to 72 inches with or without the assistance of a step stool. Must possess skill in working with peers and with the public.

How you will be evaluated

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

Using the qualifications of the positions, as predetermined ranking and rating criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each application.