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Position Title
LIBRARIAN
Agency
U.S. Army War College
Announcement Number
NEDQ213576929343D Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 25, 2021 to Monday, November 8, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  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. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

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 your 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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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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)
2. This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement? (limit characters)
3. This is a Term position scheduled to last four years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment? (limit characters)
4. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period? (limit characters)
5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 5% of the time? (limit characters)
6. This position may require you to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to work evening, weekends, and holidays? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Librarian GS-1410-9/11 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. BASIC EDUCATION: The Librarian occupation has specific education requirements which apply to all positions. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates you meet the basic entry qualification requirements to perform work of a Librarian in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Librarian at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Librarian at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Provide advanced instruction to patrons on the use of resources including electronic databases.
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5. Assist library patrons with conducting research to include locating resources.
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6. Develop internal quality assurance processes to ensure property accountability. (limit characters)
7. Apply local and standardized classification schedules for the purposes of arrangement, access, and retrieval of collections.
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8. Independently analyze resources and devises unique strategies related to collections development. (limit characters)
9. Analyze patron research requests for the most effective search strategies. (limit characters)
10. Troubleshoot patron database errors to resolve complex issues.
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11. Recommend the selection of additional automated resources, such as websites and databases.
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12. Support library public relations through informal contact with other professionals in the Library and Information Science field.
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13. Select the most effective acquisition method to purchase and/or procure materials for the library. (limit characters)
14. Collaborate with vendors to determine availability of products for purchase.
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15. Implement new systems and/or improvements to existing products and services.
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16. Initiate new acquisitions of library related materials. (limit characters)
17. Evaluate the development of the organization's collection management system.
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18. Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement.
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19. 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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