Librarian

• Serve as a technical authority in a specialization either a broad functional area such as cataloging criteria or preservation of rare materials or in a narrower but very complex subject area related to biomedical research.
• Develop policies programs services and/or products for a library system.
• Develop authoritative new approaches and methods to resolve highly unusual information problems.
• Perform highly specialized and/or authoritative cataloging.
• Serve as an expert in reference and information research.
• Work with researchers in advanced fields using a variety of databases including full-text data bases technical reports legislative histories specialized journal articles and/or historical materials to interpret and evaluate information.
• Initiate and carry out special projects and assignments related to locating cataloging classifying and selecting controlling or preserving and accessing particularly critical or obscure information through standard/automated systems.
• Lead and participate in special task groups on cooperative efforts within/outside of the library to develop operating standards and to ensure that library practices adhere to appropriate national/international standards.

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
• Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
• Position requires Education - submission of transcripts is highly encouraged.

You qualify for a Librarian 1410 position if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

A. You successfully completed at least 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 in any field; OR

B. You have a total of at least 5 years of combined college-level education training and/or experience. This education training and/or experience must have provided you with a knowledge and understanding of the theories principles and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to the above in order to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-13 level you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector leading the locating cataloging classifying selecting controlling and preserving of a librarys content. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: 1.) Searching beyond the librarys internal material systems and/or databases to retrieve information on scientific or historical topics (e.g. evolving/not-published biomedical research). 2.) Establishing the librarys cataloging criteria methodology for preserving rare materials or classifying/indexing health-related (e.g. biomedical) research. 3.) Collaborating with clients to find and interpret research technical reports legislative history scientific journal articles and/or other materials pertinent to the research project. 4.) Developing and conducting training to facilitate the implementation of the new policies procedures or library information systems. 5.) Obtaining analyzing and presenting client feedback (e.g. surveys interviews focus groups) to inform the librarys modifications and provide more effective/efficient services. AND 6.) Determining specifications or evaluating/testing the vendor software to ensure it meets the librarys requirements.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.

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.