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Position Title
Library Technician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1549-CRLA-20-10699716-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 31, 2020 to Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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3. 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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. 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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Library Technician GS-1411-06, position at Crater Lake National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Library Technician GS-1411-06 position.
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Technical Competence (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Library operations knowledge based on courses taken and/or special training in library sciences.
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3. Conducted online searches for library collections development.
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4. Entered new books and other materials into a library following precedents and established procedures.
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5. Developed and maintained holdings databases using commercial software such as Reference Manager and Procite.
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6. Prepared new materials for the reference files.
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7. Performs "copy cataloging" by searching available electronic library catalogs (OCLC, Voyager, the NPS online catalog, and/or other catalogs on the Internet)
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8. Modified cataloging copy when record for exact edition is unavailable.
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9. Performed "original cataloging" using standard or accepted guidelines.
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10. Responded to internal and external reference requests.
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11. Processed new materials and maintained order on library shelves and in files.
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Applies Technology to Tasks (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Used a personal computer for projects requiring collections specific software.
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13. Used a personal computer for spreadsheet applications (such as Excel)
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14. Used an automated database or spreadsheet management program which required entering and extracting data for the tracking and formulation of reports.
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15. Scanned documents suitable for digitization.
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Manages and Organizes Information (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Physically processed materials for holdings such as affixing labels and card pockets, stamping materials, applying mylar covers to books, etc.
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17. Identified and requisitioned needed supplies and materials.
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18. Maintained records to account for sensitive property.
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19. Performed light custodial and housekeeping duties in an office setting.
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20. Maintained reservations for facilities and monitored use and care of facilities.
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Speaking (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Personally gave public tours or engaged in public speaking.
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22. Organized and coordinated speakers for formal or informal public presentations.
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