Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

• Supervises the work of employees, NF-03 (GS-05 to 08 equivalent) and NF-04 (GS-09 equivalent), engaged in library work which requires a high degree of professional judgement, technical skill and experience. May also supervise Active Duty personnel(s), contractors, student trainee(s), and/or volunteers.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties including mentoring, assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire.
• Recommends pay adjustments/awards.
• Recommends and executes training.
• Initiates corrective actions and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Implements personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
• Ensures interviews and selections of new hires are performed in accordance with established hiring practices.
• Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional library programs that support diverse cultural, educational, and recreational community activities.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the library program to which assigned; assists with staffing, training, program planning and scheduling.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing library
• programs that include the Annual Summer Reading Program, early literacy programs, and other
• library events and activities for patrons of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Establishes installation library program's goals and priorities.
• Ensures progressive program development and technological advancement commensurate with military and municipal library systems.
• Maintains currency in library management trends, technology, techniques and materials.
• Applies knowledge to create and achieve program goals and objectives.
• Manage library technical services' operations.
• Coordinates leisure skills development activities that support the library and MWR missions.
• Utilizes on-line databases, computer systems, and approved software to facilitate budget execution, circulations, technical services, and reference duties.
• Provides general reference and reader advisory services to patrons.
• Performs accurate descriptive cataloging or copy cataloging by creating new bibliographic records or by modifying existing records to match items on hand with the CNIC HQ Library Program approved Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Leads library collection development projects to include implementing the CREW method of weeding library materials, selecting library materials for collection implementation, and leading a collection development team at the branch library.
• Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups.
• Develops library programs, services, publicity and marketing materials for review and approval.
• Partners with other MWR programs and personnel to promote library activities and provide programming assistance to MWR programs.
• Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities and other tenant commands on base.
• Seeks ways to promote and market library services through outreach opportunities on base which include but are not limited to Child Development Centers (CDCs), base leadership meetings, staff indoctrinations, and other group functions or gatherings (promoting events and programs are done by
• speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and provide input for various
• print and digital marketing campaigns).
• Advises senior leadership on program related operational impacts.
• Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration. All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software that tracks patrons' usage and responses (includes providing information for program metrics and facility utilization).
• Responds to data calls and accurately reports program utilization and metrics.
• Solicits input from all library staff regarding internal short and long-range goals, business plan objectives, and program standards to solidify a team environment and maintain a broad view of circulation, technical, and programming services provided.
• Monitors the library program to ensure that standards are met or exceeded.
• Routinely evaluates and reviews the ongoing programs and provides the installation leadership with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the library program.
• Generates and implements standard operating procedures, marketing plans, technology plans and annual strategic plan.
• Performs regular analysis of projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• The work requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, and driving. Ability to lift, pull, push and carry 45 pounds. and occasionally required to lift heavier items.

Qualifications

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. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of professional librarianship, particularly in the areas of archival and reference services, materials selection, cataloging, classification, organization and retrieval.

- Knowledge of the trending scope of library activities, financials, technology and their suitability in the Navy Library Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests.
- Knowledge of program policies and regulations covering library and information services.
- Skilled in library program planning and execution.
- Skilled to make authoritative recommendations on collection development and source selection, to instruct clientele in how best to make use of library resources, and provide training in end-user search systems.
- Skilled in data analytics.
- Skilled in budget creation and execution.
- Skilled in the use of computers and technology devices.
- Skilled in providing excellent customer service.
- Skilled in leadership and team building.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to exercise authority and independent judgement.
- Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports.
- Ability to represent the library program by speaking in front of both large and small groups.
- Ability to utilize a variety of technology resources and devices such as computers, electronic resources, smart SMART phones, library software and Microsoft applications. -imh 10/25/24
- Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.