Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Serve as the library services technical expert, responsible for library planning, collection development, program development, accreditation, instruction, Copyright Policy per AR 25-97, Discard Policy per AR 735-17, and policy interpretation.
• Manage, direct and implement the full range of library service functions. Keep abreast of developments in information technology that could be used to improve library services.
• Identify and provide state-of-the-art research tools, training and infrastructure to serve academic requirements.
• Exercise full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and objectives of librarianship, the reference/research function, and all other public services.
• Coordinate activities of the Library to insure continuity of effort and adherence to organizational goals and objectives.
• Serve as the System Administrator for the Integrated Library System (ILS). Coordinate with the Army Library Enterprise (ALE) and the TRADOC Librarian.
• Serve as the reference librarian responsible for assuring that the research and reference needs of the MI community and MI researchers worldwide are met in a timely, effective and comprehensive manner.
• Serve as the principle research specialist for the more difficult online queries, formulating sophisticated and complex search strategies through detailed interviews with users. Leverage resources available through internal and external partners.
• Formulate budget estimates, providing for anticipated changes in requirements for all program needs including personnel, materials, equipment, furniture, supplies and training.
• Exercise full supervisory authority; plan, schedule, coordinate, and direct the work library staff. Evaluate work performance of staff; guide employees in the application of established procedures; train new employees and initiate personnel actions.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance based on a T3 ENTNAC/NAC/NACI/Background Investigation.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• The work requires some physical exertion in support of library functions that includes long periods of standing, reoccurring activities such as bending, lifting crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating
• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference
• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Prior Federal Service Employee
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic education requirement: Successful completion of the requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in library science.

In addition to the education requirement identified above, to qualify, applicants must have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates a professional knowledge of the theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship, to select, organize, preserve, access, and disseminate information as demonstrated by experience performing all of the following: (1) managing library programs, including defining the scope of collection; planning and executing the budget; (2) marketing library services and products to current and potential clientele; and, (3) establishing library operating policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Knowledge Management
• Managing Human Resources
• Planning and Evaluating
• Technology Application

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.