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Position Title
Librarian (Acquisition)
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
ARM-22-ST-11501737 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 16, 2022 to Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
 
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3. 1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces? 

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2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility. 
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
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4. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities: 

• Transfer or Reinstatement Eligibles: Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Member-4 copy of the DD-214 (or equivalent documentation indicating Character of Service) or other proof of your service. This includes any official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge).  Note:  Only the branch of service in which the individual served can certify active duty service was performed "Under Honorable Conditions".

You must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure fields is 1 or 2); AND, status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1.).

All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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5. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
  • your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).

PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from federal agencies that operate under the Interchange agreement. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
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6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.

 
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7. Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a permanent GAO employee or a Federal civilian employee from another Agency that was on a permanent competitive appointment (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible)  at  the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
  • your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1
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8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
  • are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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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? (limit characters)
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)