Librarian
Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Librarian you will be responsible for providing essential librarian and circulation functions for the college.
As a Librarian GS your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision:
- Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy library instruction and technology use.
- Confer with colleagues faculty and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs make collection decisions and determine library services to offer.
- Review and evaluate materials using book reviews catalogs faculty recommendations and current holdings to select and order print audio-visual and electronic resources.
- Promote and sponsor professional development activities such as continuing education classes and or participate in conferences workshops professional meetings and associations.
- Plan and coordinate training for library staff on topics such as receiving shelving researching cataloging and equipment use.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- If you are a male applicant born afteryou are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 () in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties therefore a valid drivers license is required.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position they are listed below.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
GS-1410: Completed 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 bachelors degree.
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Have a total of at least 5 years of 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.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
GS-11: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service that includes: Applied advanced library science skills by instructing students and faculty in the use of library technologies and research tools; managing and cataloging library and archival collections; developing and maintaining library databases; curating specialized bibliographies to support academic programs; operating and troubleshooting audiovisual equipment; and actively contributing to institutional committees and collaborative initiatives.
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Have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.
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Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate level education beyond the second year of progressive graduate study and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for the position.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
EDUCATION: Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name credit hours major and grade-point average or class ranking degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE (click here) in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. (click here).
The pay flexibilities of a recruitment bonus relocation bonus may be authorized pending availability of funds and management approval.
Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service: The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details here for DOIs policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal 2) proof of eligibility 3) most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Status Candidates: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veterans Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action SF-50 as proof.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however veterans preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
