- Position Title
- Associate Deputy Director - Discretionary Programs
- Agency
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-10063545-18-EL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 1, 2017 to Wednesday, November 29, 2017
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for GS-14 Program Manager (Associate Deputy Director). Make sure your resume supports your response that you select.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level that involves required knowledge of the library, archives, and information science fields and their related organizations, and of the principles and practices of the library, archival, and information science fields. Also at this level, experience that involves managing professional employees with planning and assigning responsibilities.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level that involves required knowledge of the library, archives, and information science fields and their related organizations, and of the principles and practices of the library, archival, and information science fields. Also at this level, experience that involves managing professional employees with planning and assigning responsibilities.
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Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for GS-15 Program Manager (Associate Deputy Director). Make sure your resume supports your response that you select.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level that involves required knowledge of the library, archives, and information science fields and their related organizations, and of the principles and practices of the library, archival, and information science fields. Also at this level, experience that involves managing professional employees with planning and assigning responsibilities.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level that involves required knowledge of the library, archives, and information science fields and their related organizations, and of the principles and practices of the library, archival, and information science fields. Also at this level, experience that involves managing professional employees with planning and assigning responsibilities.
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MANDATORY SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR GS-14: KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT TRENDS, ISSUES, PRINCIPLES, AND PRACTICES OF THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE FIELDS AND THEIR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience. Make sure your resume supports your response. Failure to have your resume support your response will result in the applicant losing further consideration.
I have knowledge of and at least one year of specialized experience in current trends, issues, principles, and practices of the library and information science fields and their related organizations.
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MANDATORY SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR GS-15: MASTERY OF CURRENT TRENDS, ISSUES, PRINCIPLES, AND PRACTICES OF THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE FIELDS AND THEIR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience. Make sure your resume supports your response. Failure to have your resume support your response will result in the applicant losing further consideration.
I have mastery of and at least one year of specialized experience in current trends, issues, principles, and practices of the library and information science fields and their related organizations.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience. Make sure your resume supports your response. Failure to have your resume support your response will result in the applicant losing further consideration.
I have mastery of and at least one year of specialized experience in current trends, issues, principles, and practices of the library and information science fields and their related organizations.
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MANDATORY SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE AGENCY'S STRATEGIC PLAN AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE AGENCY'S MISSION AND VISION.
I have experience that demonstrates leadership experience and the ability to contribute to the agency's strategic goals and provide guidance and direction regarding the agency's mission and vision.
I have experience that demonstrates leadership experience and the ability to contribute to the agency's strategic goals and provide guidance and direction regarding the agency's mission and vision.
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MANDATORY SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR GS-14 or GS-15 - KNOWLEDGE OF AND/OR EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY IMPACT INDICATORS, THE CONCEPT OF COLLECTIVE IMPACT, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO TRANSFORM THE CONNECTIONS LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND MUSEUMS HAVE WITH THEIR COMMUNITY.
I have knowledge and experience community development, community impact indicators, the concept of Collective Impact, and the ability to help library, archive, museum, and have with their community.
I have knowledge and experience community development, community impact indicators, the concept of Collective Impact, and the ability to help library, archive, museum, and have with their community.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Knowledge of grant-making procedures and regulations; processes and procedures for soliciting, receiving grant applications, making awards, and for administering grants authorized by statutes or other authorizing rules
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Managed a grant program for library, archives, or related organizations, establishing guidelines, managing application process, and managing grant oversight and reporting requirement
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Developed new grant programs; advanced special funding initiatives for libraries, archives, information sciences, or related organizations.
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Successfully applied for and received federal grants for libraries, archives, information sciences, or organizations with related or complementary services.
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Familiar with the breadth and networks surrounding public and other types of libraries (e.g. state, school, community college, college/university, specialized) and archives in diverse communities, both urban and rural.
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Recommended and oversaw implementation of policy or procedures changes pertaining to libraries or related organizations as a result of analysis and evaluation
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Effectively communicated, orally and in writing, recommendations, analyses, policies, and procedures pertaining to libraries or related organizations.
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Represented organization to the library and information sciences fields, general public, and/or special interest groups at state, regional, and national meetings, workshops, conferences and seminars through effective written and oral communication.
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Coached staff and built talent capacity by instituting forward-looking strategies and opportunities for training and professional development.
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Assigned, prioritized, monitored, and evaluated work performance of professional and clerical staff.
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Developed and performance standards and evaluated staff performance and overall effectiveness in meeting established organizational goals and objectives.
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Ensured that resources are acquired and managed in accordance with office and agency policy and procedures in order to maximize cost effectiveness.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code). By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.