- Position Title
- Supervisory Librarian
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 22-11516126-DE-KP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to Tuesday, July 5, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
• 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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This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
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Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
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- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon 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.
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This position requires that the applicant must submit to a Public Trust Security Background Investigation. Are you willing to submit to a Public Background Investigation?
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This position may require you to complete and one-year supervisory probationary period, unless previously served. Will you be willing to serve a one-year supervisory probationary if not previously served?
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- 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)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
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.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
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This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support) PG-1410-14 position with the US Government Publishing Office. 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
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All librarians must meet a basic educational requirement of professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and/or education as shown below. Please select the statement that best describes your level of experience and/or education to determine if you meet the Basic Educational Requirement for a Librarian.
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Specialized experience is defined as one year at the next lower grade level (PG-13) or equivalent in the federal service or higher of specialized experience which may include but is not limited to: experience which allowed the applicant to perform the duties of a Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support). Specialized experience is defined as: Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support) PG-1410-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as one year at the next lower grade level (PG-13) or equivalent in the federal service or higher of specialized experience which may include but is not limited to: experience which allowed the applicant to perform the duties of a Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Demonstrating the ability to work with multiple touch points and teams to accomplish the work to resolve complex issues pertaining to outreach and user support programs 2.) Possessing expert knowledge of library user support operations, such as Administering an outreach and consultation program to members of the user community; Coordinating or overseeing customer relationship management applications or tools; Development, management, or coordination of surveys, questionnaires, or other tools to assess community needs. 3.) Developing, leading, and/or supervising a diverse work group of specialized librarians and library support professionals responsible for library reference or user services operations within a library system;4.) Organizing, developing, implementing, formulating policy and program recommendations for a library outreach and user support program. 5.) Serving as representative lead, or subject matter expert.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support) PG-1410-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Librarian (Outreach and User Support) PG-1410-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your education, experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Lead the strategic planning, development, and operational direction and oversight of outreach and user support services.
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Oversee a staff responsible for performing a variety of professional tasks associated with maintaining, updating and responding to FDL user inquiries.
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Plan overall work of a team, setting priorities and establishing objectives.
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Perform a full range of supervisory duties in managing outreach and user support staff such as planning, training a devaluating the individual performance of individuals, hiring and effecting disciplinary actions.
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Formulate policy and program recommendations, strategies and decisions with respect to the development and maintenance of long-range plans for developing employees, materials and events
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Oversee the monitoring, maintenance, and modification of operating procedures, desk guides and instructions and key documents related to tools and application used in Outreach and User Support programs.
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Restructure and reorient the long-range goals and objectives to more effectively and efficiently provide consulting, training, and support services to the depository library community.
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Develop and implement business processes and improved updated operating methods to facilitate the satisfactory completion of work performed of employees.
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Attend conferences and meetings to maintain and enhance level of knowledge related to the library community needs and operations .
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Form working relationships across all venues, including internal organizations within libraries, library associations and industry leaders.
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Manage and coordinate services through the customer relations management application and provide customer service leadership for Outreach and User Support teams for library depository community.
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Oversee the development of content, training, and promotional materials necessary to provide outreach and user support for library tools and applications in the Federal Depository library community.
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Administer an on-site training program which provides technical support and best practices concerning library depository operations.