NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Librarian (Data) to join our team!

Duties

The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is looking for a Librarian within the Reactor Operations and Engineering Group. The Librarian's duties will include: Digital Services Librarian to plan and coordinate library digital migration projects and repositories. Administer & manage the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) collections, including customizing web pages to facilitate upload of digital content and improve user experience in information retrieval. Maintain and revise record retention schedules in accordance with NCNR controlled documents processes. Monitor and report NCNR compliance in accordance with record retention requirements. Partner with NCNR personnel on data management activities, consulting on best practices for curation, data stewardship, and preservation. Conduct outreach to promote NCNR products & services related to digital collections and data management. Monitor and report on standards development, technologies, and best practices in digital collection management and preservation. More information about NCNR can be found on the public website: https://www.nist.gov/ncnr

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Transcripts are required

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: A. Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a Bachelor's degree. OR B. Successful completion of a total of at least five years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST). Specialized experience is described as experience managing a library program including defining scope of collection, planning budget, evaluating computer hardware and software; establishing library operating policies; and cataloging material. OR Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. OR A combination of education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address NIST Center for Neutron Research 100 Bureau Drive Building 235/Room K108 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Amanda Reliford
• Phone: 202-309-8886
• Email: [email protected]