- Position Title
- Librarian (Law)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH12532695 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 2, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. (Note: You must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.)
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent 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-
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..
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent 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-
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..
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. (Note: You must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.)
Assessment 1
Use the following to CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN. Most applicants will answer NO to Options 2, 3 and 4.
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #2: No one meets this Eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #3: Do not choose this unless you have documentation to support your claim (marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable). See USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses.
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #4: Do not choose this unless you have documentation to support your claim (e.g., RIF notice).
It is recommended (not required) that you use a computer to apply for this position -- applicants using a phone often miss key information.
If you experience difficulties while applying, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "SH 1253 2695 Application Issue" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this GS-13 Librarian (Law) position are based on:
(1) an Individual Occupational Requirement for the federal GS-1410 series including
(2) additional education for the Librarian (Law) specialty AND
(3) at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience
1.
Indicate how you meet the general IOR for a Librarian position:
2.
Indicate how you meet the additional requirements for the Law Librarian specialty, where the work is primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference. This education is in addition to the education in #1 above that requires at least 1 year of graduate study in library science. Transcripts must be submitted to support ALL educational claims.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least 52 weeks of *Specialized Experience as described below. Specialized Experience must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your experience was gained in another federal pay scale or outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a federal position at or above GS-12.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work primarily concerned with directing the overall operation of a law library; utilizing theories and practices by which information is categorized; providing comprehensive legal reference, research and advisory services to professional staff and maintaining up-to-date information on law librarianship.
3.
Do you have the Specialized Experience (as described above) required for this position?
The following questions pertain to your overall experience as it relates to this position. Answer yes or no to each question, as appropriate. Do not overstate your experience. Affirmative responses are subject to verification.
4.
Do you have experience planning, carrying out and monitoring the operations of a Law Library, including library programs and maintenance (e.g., cataloging, acquisitions and collections development); reference and research; and Internet/Intranet (Digital Library) services?
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Do you have experience interpreting and implementing existing library policy and making informed decisions that lead to, or form the basis of, major library policy and operational decisions by upper management?
6.
Do you have experience overseeing strategic planning, market research, electronic resource contracts and current on-line legal research systems and legal reference resources?
7.
Do you have experience developing and maintaining a collection of legal reference and research materials, including books, journals, legal documents, technical and specialized databases and other diverse sources?
8.
Do you have experience receiving, managing and prioritizing multiple legal research questions so that deadlines for various requests are met?
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Do you have experience planning and/or coordinating electronic resource projects for a virtual library environment, ensuring deadlines are met?
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Do you have experience managing the electronic resource life cycle, including acquisition, access management, configuration and end-user support?
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Do you have experience performing on-line research using legal research platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc?
12.
Do you have experience comparing on-line legal research platforms to determine the appropriate research tools to use?
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Do you have experience analyzing and evaluating the quality, accuracy and validity of legal information and providing timely advice on legal and legislative topics to legal staff?
14.
Do you have experience researching and monitoring legislative and regulatory issues that may affect an organization?
15.
Do you have experience developing search tools to identify a special legal point or locate a pertinent case or decision and providing legal and legislative reference services?
16.
Do you have experience conducting detailed searches of state and federal codes, legislative histories and case law to support paralegals, attorneys or judges considering a legal issue?
17.
Do you have experience analyzing customer requests and using electronic resources to conduct legal and legislative research?
18.
Do you have experience presenting oral and written proposals to management or decision-making staff?
19.
Do you have experience conducting or participating in meetings or briefings for management staff, customers or contractors?
20.
Do you have experience preparing detailed memorandums, reports, decision papers or briefing materials for a project or assignment?
21.
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams?
22.
Do you have experience providing reference services in a law library that reflect the latest developments in law librarianship?
23.
Do you have experience developing relationships with local and national sources of law and legislative materials?
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Do you have experience applying current library theories and practices in a virtual library environment?
25.
Do you have experience planning, organizing and maintaining a diverse collection of legal resources?
26.
Do you have experience evaluating and selecting on-line legal or legislative databases, e.g., conducting market research and negotiating terms, conditions or rates?
27.
Do you have experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guidelines or procedure to acquisition requests?
28.
Do you have experience managing budget or acquisition-related projects?
29.
Do you have experience purchasing (or recommending the purchase of) on-line legal databases in accordance with industry standards?
30.
I thoroughly read the preceding questions and have answered them truthfully.
31.
I understand it is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in my resume and that all affirmative responses should be addressed in my resume in order for me to receive credit for such experience.
32.
I read the QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections of the announcement and am submitting a resume and transcript(s) that sufficiently demonstrate my qualifications for this Librarian (Law) position.
33.
I understand that applications without all required transcripts cannot be considered for this position. To meet requirements, you must submit (1) the transcript for your bachelor's degree, (2) a transcript that shows you completed at least 1 academic year of graduate studies in library science in an accredited college or university and (3) a transcript that shows you completed at least 24 semester hours of law or legal studies. This may or may not require you to submit three separate transcripts, but all qualifications claims must be demonstrated in the transcripts you submit.
Your resume must be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position, your work schedule (full time or number of part-time hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal) and a comprehensive description the relevant duties performed in each position as they pertain to the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE required for this position.
34.
I read the resume requirements above and understand that resumes that do not follow these guidelines can cause me to lose consideration.
You may update your resume at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Complete this application by uploading your supporting documents and submitting your responses to this questionnaire - see HOW TO APPLY for specific instructions.