Bureau of Indian Education Logo
Position Title
Librarian
Agency
Bureau of Indian Education
Announcement Number
BIE-11814624-23-LS Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 16, 2023 to Thursday, April 6, 2023
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. This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates.  Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.

Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?

Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
(limit characters)
Preferences
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. Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service? (limit characters)
2. Do you possess a valid state driver's license which you have held for at least three years preceding this application? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Librarian at the Level 03 position with the Bureau of Indian Education. We will evaluate your resume and your response to this Occupational Questionnaire 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 this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the basic education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Librarian at the Level 03 for the Bureau of Indian Education. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently certified by State Education Licensure Department as a Librarian? License/certification issued must be in the State where the position is located. Emergency, provisional or conditional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State Education Licensure Department. (limit characters)
3. The position requires a valid State Driver's license. A valid State Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of employment; failure to do so may result in removal from the position. Do you have a valid state issued driver's license? (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. Oversees the library activities with staff and students, including providing and giving advice and instruction. (limit characters)
5. Evaluates the library programs in terms of school requirements and needs, as well as quality of performance. (limit characters)
6. Ensures the development of a comprehensive high quality library collection that is broad in scope and penetrating in coverage to meet the information needs of the school. (limit characters)
7. Serves as the Librarian supporting continuing education requirements for staff and students. (limit characters)
8. Develops and implements corrective measures and new procedures to improve and/or expand library services. (limit characters)
9. Develops, manages, and directs an extensive shared library program. (limit characters)
10. Establishes, implements, and reviews library program guidelines, policies, and operating procedures. (limit characters)
11. Capitalizes on existing and emerging technologies to improve access to information resources. (limit characters)
12. Trains staff and students in efficient and effective use of electronic resources. (limit characters)
13. Recommends and establishes the scope and extent of library programs and services to be offered. (limit characters)
14. Provides information and reference support to student programs and committees. (limit characters)
15. Works with external partners and vendors to provide access and resolve issues with electronic resources and services. (limit characters)
Your rating for this Occupational Questionnaire is subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. In the selection process are specifically designed steps to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50's) is received and is accurate.
(limit characters)
16. 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. (limit characters)