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LIBRARIAN (DIGITAL SERVICES)

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel
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Summary

You will serve as a LIBRARIAN (DIGITAL SERVICES) in the LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT of NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.
PAY RANGE FOR THE GS 11- $90,310 TO $117,400
PAY RANGE FOR THE GS 09- $74,642 TO $97,034
PAY RANGE FOR THE GS 07- $61,023 TO $79,331

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/20/2024 to 06/18/2024
Salary
$61,023 to - $117,400 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12421224-24-DM
Control number
792070100

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Clarification from the agency

US CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will define processes for collection of digital content and objects, creation of metadata, managing access to digital repository resources and ensure storage platforms meet range needs.
  • You will recommend policies and procedures necessary for the creation and management of digital rights and copyright control as well as providing on-going expertise in this area for the library and other organizations on campus.
  • You will develop architecture, standards, policies and procedures necessary to implement an institutional digital repository.
  • You will be required to provide expertise based on continuous efforts to stay abreast of developments impacting scholarly communications, academic institutional digital repositories and archives on local, national and international level.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-11
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing reference and instructional services at a federal library reference desk and in online/virtual arenas; 2) Utilizing web based and automated tools for cataloging and managing digital content and objects; 3) Assisting library staff in implementing technical solutions for digital repositories and archives; and 4) Interpreting controlled vocabularies, taxonomies and metadata standards to index and retrieve digital content.

GS-09
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-07). At the GS-09 level, the Librarian (Digital Services) is a developmental position. It is expected that the incumbent meets all requirements for qualification at the GS-09 level in the 1410 Librarian series. At this level the incumbent will understand the basic theories and functions required for performance in an academic library and will be able to demonstrate, through work experience, some of those skills or abilities. However, the incumbent may not meet the specific requirements or demonstrate work experience with the specialized skills that are unique to this position, which focuses on library content digitization in a U.S. federal government agency. The incumbent is expected to have enough basic knowledge and experience that he/she is able to develop and expand her/his skills and knowledge without daily supervision and guidance; however; a supervisor and/or mentor will need to provide structured opportunities for growth and development to the next developmental position -the GS-09 level.

GS-07
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-05). At the GS-07 level, this position represents basic beginning experience and working knowledge that would be acquired through completion of an accredited master's level program In librarianship or library science. It Is expected that at this trainee level, an Incumbent will understand the basic theories and functions required for performance as an academic librarian but will not be able to demonstrate, through work experience any of those skills or abilities. At this level, the Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and/or awareness through course work or non-professional level work experience, the potential to learn and develop expertise necessary to perform at the next developmental level. It Is expected that a supervisor and/or mentor will need to provide daily and closely scrutinized guidance for this employee In order for them to successfully reach the more independent level of performance expected of workers at GS-09 level.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and Librarian Series 1410 (opm.gov)

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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

Have completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree.
OR
Have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. My education, training, and experience established knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
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For GS-11 Only:
In lieu of meeting the minimum qualifications with specialized experience, applicants may qualify with the following education:
Have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science.
OR
Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position.
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

For GS-09 Only:
In lieu of meeting the minimum qualifications with specialized experience, applicants may qualify with the following education:
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position.

For GS-07 Only:
In lieu of meeting the minimum qualifications with specialized experience, applicants may qualify with the following education:
For GS-7: Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below.
A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree;
OR
B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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