- Position Title
- Librarian - Medical
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-11033401-21-CLB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 11, 2021 to Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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 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.
- 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,
- 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.
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 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Basic Education Requirement: Have you completed one (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 bachelor's degree? (Transcript Required)
2.
Combination of Basic Education and Experience: Do you have a total of at least five (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; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services? (Transcript and Experience Required)
In addition to meeting the basic education and/or combination of basic education and experience requirement, you must also possess specialized experience and/or education to qualify for this position as described below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Librarian - Medical position? To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: possessing working experience developing, managing and directing an extensive local library program; providing information and referencing supporting clinical and nursing programs, councils, and committees; serving as an active team member with multi-disciplinary management and clinical operations; developing, recommending, and monitoring program budgets; functioning as a resource to clinicians by searching medical databases to identify and retrieve knowledge based information to resolve questions and controversies in diagnosis and treatment. (This experience must be documented in your resume)
4.
Have you successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position? This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcript Required)
5.
Do you have equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher level graduate education and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include progressively higher level graduate courses directly related to the work of this position (as described above)? (Transcript Required)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist in this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Recommends and establishes the scope and extent of library programs and services to be offered.
7.
Develops, recommends, and monitors program budgets.
8.
Evaluates the library programs in terms of clientele requirements and needs, as well as quality of performance.
9.
Ensures compliance with copyright legislation and license agreements.
10.
Tracks statistics and completes local and national reports.
11.
Develops and maintains knowledge-based systems and services relevant to the organization's needs.
12.
Develops and implements corrective measures and new procedures to improve and/or expand library services.
13.
Acts as the point of expert knowledge in searching and evaluating the health care literature.
14.
Establishes, implements and reviews library program guidelines, policies, and operating procedures.
15.
Capitalizes on existing and emerging technologies to improve access to pertinent information resources.
16.
Assists in guiding the activities of library staff, including providing and giving advice, counsel, and instruction.
17.
Collaborates with the VISN, Library Network and the Library Network Office to continuously improve delivery of health care information.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214. Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) you must submit a copy of your official transcripts.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Name, Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.