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Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Science (OS) OSQLS (Office of Science Quality & Library Services).
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date whichever is first.
As a Librarian you will:
- Conduct in-depth reference and research services on moderate to complex public health scientific medical and related topics using print and electronic information resources.
- Interpret customer information needs develop search strategies evaluate sources retrieve relevant information and perform follow-up research to ensure complete and accurate results.
- Provide instruction orientations and one-on-one training on library resources databases search tools and research methods for library customers and staff.
- Develop and maintain electronic information resources searchable databases bibliographies catalogs and other tools that support access to scientific and public health information.
- Provide technical library services including acquisition cataloging classification inter-library loan activities and maintenance of collection and usage records.
- Advise customers and staff on selecting and using information resources and resolves complex research access and information retrieval problems.
- Support library operations through customer communications reports program information resource monitoring professional collaboration and recommendations for library initiatives.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
- Selective Service: Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service -
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Basic Qualifications:
A. 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 bachelors degree;
or
B. 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.
AND
- Providing guidance and assistance to customers in identifying information resources and gathering and compiling material to meet user needs.
- Using established cataloging and classification systems and processes to organize and maintain library collections and information resources.
- Using library management IT systems to support cataloging classification acquisitions inter-library loans and information retrieval.
- Searching electronic databases and other information resources to conduct reference and research services.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
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. For more information visit
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: No
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5 United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
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.
