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Position Title
Senior Librarian (Systems)
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
25-12731349-IMP-DT Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to Tuesday, June 3, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a current GPO employee on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment? (limit characters)
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You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2"AND block 34 must be a "1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current position title, pay plan, series, grade, tenure and position occupied for a competitive service appointment AND you must submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal (FY2024) showing you have performed at an acceptable level. 

If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration

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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)
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:
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1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
2.
  • 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.
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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)?
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4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
6. 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.
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7. This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment? (limit characters)
8. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • 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
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

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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9. 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? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Senior Librarian (Systems), PG-1410-13 position located in Library Services and Content Management (LSCM), Projects and Systems at the Government Publishing (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire; then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. You must be a current Career or Career-Conditional GPO employee to be eligible for consideration.

Are you a permanent Career or Career-Conditional GPO employee?
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2. 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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3. In addition to the Basic Education requirement, Applicants must possess specialized experience of at least one year at the next lower grade level (PG-12) or equivalent in the federal service or higher of specialized experience which may include but is not limited to:
  1. Developing new approaches, methods, or standards to resolve critical or highly unusual information problems in library systems; AND
  2. Resolving important system matters relating to maintenance contracts and vendors; AND
  3. Drafting and updating project plans, presentations, written procedures, policies, and reports. 
 
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Senior Librarian (Systems), PG-1410-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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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. (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. Leads Library Services and Content Management's (LSCM) Systems Team efforts for seeking and identifying new automation processes for data ingest architecture, enhancement, and extraction for internal and external customers. (limit characters)
5. Provides leadership and guidance to team members in these areas. (limit characters)
6. Leads the Integrated Library System (ILS) system team in managing the Aleph 500 ILS and other purchased Ex Libris products. (limit characters)
7. Takes the lead in planning for the implementation of enhanced system features, improvements in functionality, or additional modules of the Integrated Library System (ILS). (limit characters)
8. Oversees preparation and development of written guidelines, guides, training materials, or resources relating to library systems and related resources, including system use, best practices, desk instructions, and statements of procedures. (limit characters)
9. Conducts training for internal and external customers. (limit characters)
10. Serves as a senior systems librarian, providing expertise and guidance to team members. (limit characters)
11. Performs a variety of professional level duties in support of the Systems Section, the Office of Projects & Systems, the Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) Business Unit, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), and the Superintendent of Documents. (limit characters)
12. Guides configuration and continued development of Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) systems. (limit characters)
13. Provides advice on library systems in the federal environment to other library and information professionals within and outside GPO, participating in federal working groups, and at the national level. (limit characters)
14. Provides technical input for the administration of library systems and related contracts. (limit characters)
15. Coordinates system analytical, data, and statistical needs to improve or expand services. (limit characters)
16. Plans, administers, implements, evaluates, maintains, and supports library systems, and directs systems enhancements designed to improve library processes and services for users in accordance with Library Services and Content Management's (LSCM) strategic plan. (limit characters)
17. Coordinates testing and implementation of new systems and products, as well as enhancements to current library systems. (limit characters)
18. Plans for migration of legacy data from Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) sources and legacy systems to the Integrated Library System (ILS). (limit characters)
19. Recommends training where necessary and for staff development to ensure team members have and maintain a sufficient level of expertise to perform assigned tasks successfully. (limit characters)
20. Participates in projects and initiatives in the best interests of Library Services and Content Management's (LSCM) mission and the federal government. (limit characters)
21. Maintains close working relationship with system vendors about submitting trouble tickets, configuring the systems to enhance end user experience and in representing the overall interests of Library Services and Content Management (LSCM). (limit characters)
22. Serves on committees and other groups involved in investigating new technologies and techniques and their possible application to library programs. (limit characters)
23. Maintains professional relationships with librarians and other specialists to share resources and information, as well as, to coordinate workflow within the library community. (limit characters)