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LIBRARIAN

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel
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Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Recent Graduates via public notice flyer for interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
12/13/2024 to 01/13/2025
Salary
$74,642 to - $117,400 per year

GS-09 Salary Range: $74,642-$97,034 / GS-11 Salary Range: $90,310-117,400

Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 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
Not required
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12640063-25-PC
Control number
823629300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will develop communication plans for the promotion of a library program's resources and services.
  • You will implement innovative technologies to support reference and information literacy services.
  • You will assist library customers by identifying and obtaining typically hard-to-find documents, technical reports, or data based on written, telephone, or face-to-face requests.
  • You will develop and present briefs to promote products, projects, programs, and services.
  • You will analyze information requirements to assist in the development of long-range goals for automated systems within the library system.
  • You will render reference or research assistance to students, faculty, and other users using both paper and electronic tools.

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
  • 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

To be considered you must be a recent college graduate, awarded a degree by a qualifying educational institution not more than two years before the date of appointment (extended to four years before date of appointment for veterans who completed a period of obligated uniformed service of more than four years, and were awarded a degree by qualifying educational institution).

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to:

For the 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) Assisting with providing reference and research assistance with quality and accurate answers to questions as well as consultation in general and technical areas; 2) Utilizing searching techniques and appropriate academic search tools; 3) Performing library collection management practices for a successful program; 4) Optimizing instructional tools, web pages and library research guides; and 5) Analyzing information requirements to assist in the development of long-range goals for automated systems within the library system.

For the GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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 in-depth research assistance to library users according to library policies and procedures; 2) Assisting library customers by identifying and obtaining typically hard-to-find documents, technical reports, or data based on written, telephone, or face-to-face requests; 3) Performing data collection and analysis, internal and public knowledge bases, and shared information management tools; 4) Identifying materials to be added to and removed from the library's print and electronic reference collection; and 5) Reviewing, editing, and adapting library promotional materials for dissemination.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Librarian Series 1410

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

Basic Series Requirements:

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

Successfully 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.
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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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Substitution for Specialized Experience:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For GS-09:
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-11:
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. A degree audit is not acceptable as a substitute for a transcript.

Additional information

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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