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Position Title
Librarian (Biological Science)
Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Announcement Number
ARS-S21Y-11120491-ABS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 24, 2021 to Monday, June 7, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
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2. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified. (limit characters)
3. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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4. Applicants must also possess specialized knowledge of Biological Sciences. An applicant's education or experience must have included or been supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Maintain awareness of current developments in library automation and technical services through professional development and continuous improvement activities.
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6. Provide technical reference and research services to a wide range of clientele.
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7. Formulate and perform subject searches mostly on topics relevant to the use of animals in research, testing, or education.
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8. Document pertinent information about reference transactions, including data collection, using online systems such as RefTracker.
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9. Compile, edit or author various types of bibliographic and non-bibliographic information products on topics appropriate to animal welfare.
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10. Support collection development in the specialized fields of animal welfare, veterinary, laboratory animal, farm animal, zoo animal, or other animal use.
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11. Help coordinate gathering and dissemination of information related to science programs.
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12. Create or add appropriate metadata, classification, and search capabilities to facilitate easy access to, and ongoing maintenance of, available content.
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13. I have contributed to the development of services in literature searching by the following: (Select all that apply)
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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)
14. Support training, presentations, and outreach activities related to animal welfare.
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15. Provide information on scientific programs and services.
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16. Participate with the coordinator in leading liaison activities with various sections of cultivating and sustaining effective working relationships with outside organizations and sharing information.
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17. Continue professional development through attendance at conferences, symposia, meetings, training programs or committee participation related to animal welfare or library science.
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18. Provide guidance to researchers, scientists, or research leaders on identifying literature and determining the appropriate reviews, as well as maintaining up-to-date resources.
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19. I have interacted with customers to assist with the following: (Select all that apply)
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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