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Position Title
Librarian (Acquisition)
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
ARM-22-DE-11501729 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 16, 2022 to Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 1 location(s). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal Service, or comparable private or public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as managing library acquisition services for a federal library or information center with one or more areas of agency interest (e.g. law, legislative activity and procedures, accounting and finance, economics, health service, national defense, and/or natural resources); and evaluating and acquiring electronic resources in support of research.

Do you meet this requirement?
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2. In addition to the specialized experience, Applicants must also meet the education and/or experience requirements for the librarian series 1410. Please select the answer that describes how you meet this requirement. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following statements BEST describes your knowledge and experience in library technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, systems, etc.) (limit characters)
4. Provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. (limit 1,000 characters)
5. Which of the following statements BEST describes your experience advising senior management officials on methods to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of library services to support the agency's requirements? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following statements BEST describes your experience with evaluating library technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, systems, etc.) for the purpose of streamlining business processes and facilitating optimized workflows? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following statements BEST describes your knowledge of federal streamlined acquisitions rules and procedures in a legal, business, or special library setting? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following statements BEST describes your experience managing all aspects of a library's acquisition operations, including procurement oversight, budget management, and review of contracts and subscription agreements? (limit characters)
9. Provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question.. (limit 1,000 characters)
10. Which of the following statements BEST describes your experience preparing budget estimates, adhering to Federal budget processes and acquisition policies, and deploying resources necessary to accomplish program objectives? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following statements BEST matches your highest level of experience with the investigation of, selection of, and/or migration to new electronic information resources? (limit characters)
12. This position requires skill in oral communication to interact effectively with all levels of staff and provide consultation or liaison duties. Please select each statement that describes your experience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated. (limit characters)