This position will be assigned to the Library located on JBSA Lackland.
This is a Regular - Full Time category position with guaranteed 35 hours per week and may work up to 40 hours per week. Work schedule varies based on facility needs and includes weekends.
Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits.
This position will be assigned to the Library located on JBSA Lackland.
This is a Regular - Full Time category position with guaranteed 35 hours per week and may work up to 40 hours per week. Work schedule varies based on facility needs and includes weekends.
Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits.
Depending on Experience. Internal NAF pay setting rules apply.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior library technician and to assist the librarian in most financial and technical aspects of library procurement/acquisitions.
Directs work tasks of library staff. Serves as employee in charge during absence of Librarian, serves as the point of contact for most technical aspects of library procurement/acquisitions. Ensures all procurement orders are prepared, verified, and processed in accordance with Air Force Library and Information System procurement guidelines, regulations, general library philosophies, and funds procedures for various fund sources. Orders and processes all library materials within budget guidelines (both APF and NAF). Monitors expenditures versus allocation for various fund accounts. Provides librarian with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the Library Annual Report. Monitors receipt of all orders and ensures payment is made. Projects funding for library programs and compares to budget, notifying librarian of results. Serves as APF and NAF cardholder for JBSA Libraries. Administers income for all library FAX and photocopier NAF instrumentalities to include maintaining records as well as meeting all cash receipt suspense's to the NAF cashier's office. Efficiently provides ready reference services to library customers. Performs administrative management duties to ensure internal controls are in place in public or technical services. Attempts to resolve staff and patron disputes/concerns and elevates issues when needed. Responsible for all technical services operations. Provides ready reference services by locating bibliographic information using standard library reference tools such as guides, indexes, bibliographies, professional directories, on-line databases and other electronic products. Administers customer service operations at the circulation desk as required. Organizes, plans, implements, and evaluates library procedures, and processes; recommends improvements to the librarian. Administers library programs when needed. Maintains library file system. Works with the librarian to develop and execute publicity and marketing program events through social media, website and other marketing routes. Competently performs routine operations at the circulation desk and augments the circulation staff as required. Organizes, plans, implements, and evaluates the circulation desk policies, procedures, and processes; recommends improvements to the librarian. Operates and controls the automated circulation system, and tracks and compiles statistics for recurring reports. Trains staff. Resolves problems in registration, overdue books, circulation, loans, damage, or loss of materials surfaced by lower level technicians. Ensures books and other materials are in correct order and are neatly maintained. Responsible for weeding collection of damaged, old and unused books, and other materials; recommend book titles for purchase and inclusion in the collection. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12744996
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/23/2025
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have specialized experience in a library that provided specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service. Strong typing skills are required; ability to type 40 words per minute. Must have specialized experience with library operating policies, circulation procedures, ready reference sources and basic operation of user access equipment. Must have computer experience in Microsoft Office, computer applications and the Internet. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Progressive experience in procurement/acquisition/managerial/budgetary processes is highly desirable.
2. Completion of college coursework or a college degree in related field is desirable.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/23/2025 to receive consideration.
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