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The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Law Librarian to support the work of the Court. As a court of record, the Court is part of the United States judiciary and not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The laws creating and establishing the Court are codified in chapter 72 of title 38, United States Code. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA).
Learn more about this agency06/16/2022 to 07/08/2022
$74,950 - $116,718 per year
Salary range including 2021 Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay is CS-11 ($74,950-$97,430); and CS- 12 ($89,834-$116,718).
CS 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12 - Court Schedule: CS-11/12 (equivalent GS-11/12).
No
No
22-04
660601400
The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
The Librarian performs duties and has responsibilities such as the following:
Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
NOTE: The selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited college or university program, in addition to possessing a bachelor's degree.
The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) administration and management; (2) knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification System and cataloging procedures and practices; (3) knowledge of legal resources available for research; (4) knowledge and skill in conducting legal research and instructing Court staff in the various research techniques using electronic and conventional media; (5) ability to assist in the coordination of the library's computer-assisted legal research program; (6) ability to effectively and appropriately interact with judges and Court staff providing customer service; (7) skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring and reviewing work assignments; (8) knowledge in the Court's procurement policies particularly as they relate to library acquisitions; (9) knowledge of online bibliographic database techniques, software tools, and automated equipment; (10) skill in the use of the automated integrated library system; (11) the ability to work productively, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines; (12) a keen knowledge of automation concepts and applications; (13) a high level of effective communication skills both orally and in writing; (14) knowledge and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Court confidentiality requirements; (15) the ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment; (16) ability to conduct legislative history searches using various research platforms.
Instructions for Applying: Application must include the following materials:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Instructions for Applying: Application must include the following material:
Submit the following: Resume, OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment) and SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action [if applicable]). Send applications attention to employment@uscourts.cavc.gov. A copy of the OF 306 is available at http://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/ under Employment.
Once your completed application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/660601400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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