LIBRARIAN

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional reference and research services for the D'Azzo Research Library Conditions of Employment Continued Knowledge of engineering and scientific subject matter may be required.

Adequate knowledge of computers, and how they work, along with accompanying troubleshooting skills. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

A physical may be required.

Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for Librarian Series, 1410.

BASIC REQUIREMENT/INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR 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.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes working knowledge of standard library methods, techniques, concepts, and principles of research and referral in order to perform independent assignments in locating information without significant deviation from established methods and precedents.

Adhering to established procurement rules and regulations and internal organizational acquisition policies. Ensuring complete and accurate order information in automated catalog systems.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR EDUCATION: successfully completed 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience listed above and graduate education that when combined equal 100% of the qualification requirements.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in--grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year equivalent to the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.

AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes providing professional reference and research services for a library; applying established practices and techniques to recommend solutions to library problems, questions, or situations; ensuring consistent application of cataloging rules and procedures, and agency policies and regulations; providing instruction on library resources and services; and performing interlibrary loan services using various automated systems.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience listed above and graduate education that when combined equal 100% of the qualification requirements.

NOTE: Only graduate educations in excess of 2 years can be combined with experience to be considered qualified based on combination of experience and education.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in--grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year equivalent to the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) AT THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of all aspects of library theories, principles, concepts, methodology, operations, functions, and management to perform the professional and administrative duties of the positions.

Knowledge of online database searching and research technique and capabilities of post-processing to meet user requirements.

Working experience with the application of computers for locating and retrieving information within an academic library environment; including local applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, etc., and national bibliographic utilities or sources, such as OCLC, specialized databases and the Internet.

Skill to work efficiently and independently, as well as good interpersonal skills when interacting with customers or other library staff.

Demonstrated experience in providing instruction on library resources and services in both a one-on-one situation as well as a classroom environment.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to resolve a variety of information access problems and to convey to customers the full scope of library resources available.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

This position is a developmental GS-09 target GS-11 position. This position may be filled at any grade level.

Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-09.

Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This position may be subject to a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized for candidates requesting a Voluntary Change to lower Grade.

Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

AT THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL GS-11: Provides professional reference, research, patron guidance and assistance, and related services, using a broad range of current and retrospective sources in a variety of formats.

Acts as a Library Liaison to one or more educational departments within the Institute.

Participates in collection management and evaluation for the library by developing factual data, such as usage statistics for certain journals or books. Performs Interlibrary Loan Services.

Supports the Supervisory Librarian with the smooth and efficient operation of the division.