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Position Title
Librarian
Agency
Defense Media Activity
Announcement Number
DMA-25-12637512-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 12, 2024 to Monday, December 30, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to 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.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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3. Eligible: I am a PPP DoD retained grade preference eligible. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area. I certify that I am within my 2-year period of grade retention and have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?

 
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4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?
 
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5. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_3145-4_Military_Spouse_PPP_SelfCertification_Checklist_v2.pdf  
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?
 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Librarian position with Defense Media Activity. 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. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the Librarian, GS-1410-12 position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
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2. This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) which must be met in order to qualify for this position. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Librarian at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. Are you a re-employed annuitant? (An individual receiving an annuity from any civil service retirement system or who meets all requirements for entitlement to an annuity and has submitted a claim for retirement.)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience researching, evaluating and recommending technologies and equipment to support library functions.
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5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience using media cataloging systems for inventorying, searching resources, accessing data bases and locating collection materials.
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6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating with Webpage content managers in the publication of library information and accessibility to library internet links, digital catalog and databases.
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7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in the resource and operational management of libraries, digital media, physical holdings, subscriptions, databases and a full range of patron services.
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8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience providing customer-oriented services, including reference/research services, training in accessing resources, and instruction in media literacy.
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9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience marketing and promoting the library's products and services and developing training in the use of library resources and services.
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10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience tracking of all expenditures and acquisitions; working with outside vendors to keep abreast of latest changes in current products/pricing and tracking deliveries.
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11. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience directing the operations, management, and activities of a professional military library.
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12. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience managing the purchasing, leasing, and subscriptions of library materials through the use of an Interagency Service Agreement with the Library of Congress.
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13. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience forming and maintaining professional partnerships and services with the Library of Congress, DoD MWR Libraries, local community libraries, or the Special Libraries Association.
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14. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience eliciting library patrons' recommendations to maintain a well-balanced collection pertinent to academic, professional, and instructional needs of patrons served.
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15. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience working closely with information technology experts to translate library requirements into automated systems or cloud-based solutions.
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