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SUPERVISORY LIBRARIAN (PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING)

Department of the Navy
Office of Naval Research
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Direct Hire Authority Mission Support. 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
12/16/2024 to 12/30/2024
Salary
$137,170 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
NO 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes - You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12640426-25-MTM
Control number
824174300

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will define, lead, and manage the Ruth H. Hooker Research Library program, which functions as the principal information resource for the specialized scientific and technical information.
  • You will maintain a broad understanding and cognizance of the premier technical and scientific literature available in the published information domains in both the United States and internationally.
  • You will maintain and enhance the Library collections in both content and tools to meet the needs of the NRL and ONR Research and Development scientific and engineering communities.
  • You will lead and direct the design, development, and implementation of systems that deliver information resources and services to both local and remote clients and researchers.
  • You will direct the full spectrum of activities of a federal and contract staff working in the Library.
  • You will direct the activities of subordinate managers to ensure continuity of effort and adherence to organizational goals and objectives.
  • You will prepare the Library's multi-million dollar budget and supporting justifications based on short and long-range objectives.
  • You will balance long term strategy with near term operations in the administration of the Library's annual budget, track expenditures accurately, make adjustments as necessary, and ensure continued support of the Laboratory's research program.
  • You will plan, organize and host library forums, consortia meetings, seminars, professional conferences, and new technology/product demonstrations.
  • You will determine work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities and schedules, and advise employees concerning performance requirements and keep them informed about their progress.

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.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NO-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following duties: 1) Developing and managing a comprehensive research library program, utilizing a demonstrated knowledge of advanced information technologies and a wide range of scientific/ technical information resources, knowledge of federal and defense acquisition regulations, intellectual property rights and experience in negotiating with publishers, vendors, and information services providers; 2) Acting as technical authority on multiple library functions (e.g. collection development, acquisitions, database creation and maintenance, reference and research, organization and classification of information resources, and library automation systems integration and administration); 3) Managing library operations to include preparing a budget and plan for continued delivery of information services and resources; 4) Setting team priorities, distributing workload, and evaluating performance of junior colleagues to ensure efficient operations; and 5) Fostering working relationships with external professionals (e.g., federal agencies, and federal, state, and local libraries) to facilitate information discovery and sharing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/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

You must meet the basic education requirement for the GS -1410, Librarian Series with one of the following:

  • 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. The 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.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

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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