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LIBRARIAN

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC)
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Summary

You will serve as a Librarian in the Navy Department Library (NDL) of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/16/2025 to 01/24/2025
Salary
$69,293 to - $109,975 per year

GS-09 $69,923-$90,898; GS-011 $84,601-$109,975

Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington Navy Yard, DC
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
Term - NOT TO EXCEED 3 YEARS
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12665293-25-ENS
Control number
827780200

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will perform copy and original cataloging of library materials according to established standards listed below:
  • Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Library of Congress classification/subjects or other metadata standards.
  • You will perform authority control to be consistent for names, subject headings, and series.
  • You will organize and preserve library materials.
  • You will update and correct library’s online catalog
  • You will update, monitor, and coordinate updates or corrections on the Library's web page.
  • At the GS-09 level you will perform work under close supervision as work assignments are given.

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 may 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:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate most or all the following:

  1. Performing library cataloging utilizing established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other metadata standards.
  2. Assisting with collection development by evaluating and recommending print and non-print additions and deletions to the library's collection.
  3. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library.
  4. Utilizing relevant databases to produce bibliographies, information packages, or literature guides.
  5. Analyzing, organizing, and providing access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers such as government agencies, writers or historians.
  6. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources.

GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience should demonstrate some or all the following:
  1. Assisting with library cataloging following established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other standards.
  2. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library
  3. Utilizing computer programs such as Internet and library databases to assist with producing requested materials.
  4. Following established procedures to provide access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers.
  5. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources
  6. Following established policy, procedures, and protocols to carry out various work assignments.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Librarian Series 1410

Education

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

  1. 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
  1. 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.
You may also qualify on education in lieu of experience:

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

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

A transcript must be submitted at the time of applying.

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.

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

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • COMPUTER LITERACY
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • LIBRARY SCIENCE


You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified - Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

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

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

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

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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