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Position Title
Supervisory Librarian
Agency
U.S. Military Academy
Announcement Number
NEBR184958237588D Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 to Monday, February 5, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Conditions of Employment:
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Librarian, GS-1410-12 position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. Select the one statement that best describes your educational background. Education must have been completed in a U.S. College, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application package and failure to do so by the close of the announcement may result in an ineligible rating.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Librarian at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Manage front-end user services for an academic library supporting a college level curriculum.
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4. Oversee and manage the circulation of physical library materials.
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5. Oversee, track, and report on the status of ongoing and new library initiatives.
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6. Furnish or locate information is response to library patrons' requests.
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7. Manage access to and the security of a library facility.
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8. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinate personnel to include setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work.
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9. Evaluate and provide feedback on the work performance of subordinate personnel.
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10. Develop performance standards for subordinate personnel to clarify major job duties, priorities, and expectations.
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11. Participate in the development of long-range plans for library facilities, resources, and services.
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12. Conduct a library assessment to determine physical space needs.
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13. Compile and analyze statistics to identify the resources needed to support library operations.
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14. Participate in contingency planning for library operations.
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15. Locate and arrange for inter-library loans of materials.
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16. Make recommendations for more effective utilization of library resources.
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17. Make recommendations to improve the efficiency of library services.
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18. Participate in the development of or modification of policies and procedures governing library operations.
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19. Identify the training needs of subordinate personnel.
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20. Train library staff is duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
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21. Instruct library patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
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22. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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