Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional library and information services for mission support, academic programs, and quality of life initiatives.

Duties

Provides reference and research assistance to library customer. Performs original or modified descriptive cataloging in machine-readable cataloging format. Participates in collection management and evaluation for the library by developing factual data, such as usage statistics for certain journals or books. Develops and implements long range automation plans for the library within the parameters defined by the supervisor. Assists the senior librarian in publicity and marketing of library services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Knowledge of a foreign language group appropriate to the position may be required.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employee may serve as librarian-in-charge in the absence of the librarian. Opens and secures the building at these times in accordance with the security checklist (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) reporting unusual problems or occurrences to the librarian Trains and assists lower grade employees in library procedures.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing;(Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.
• This is a Term position NTE 36 months; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition.
• Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using “Reinstatement” eligibility and if selected a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. When an obligated position is filled (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) the selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time.
• Condition of employment: Subject to pre-employment physical

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Supervisory and Administrative Positions, Librarian Series 1410. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Completion of one (1) 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. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. OR A total of at least five (5) 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. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience is experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or other pay systems which includes professional knowledge of standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles of one or more specialty areas of librarianship. Knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying the organization and management of information resources and the role each specialized function plays to create a whole library or information center. Knowledge of on-line database searching and research techniques and capabilities of post-processing to meet user requirements. Skill and knowledge in utilizing computer databases containing various reference materials to which access is sought by customer. Knowledge of information retrieval technology particularly as it relates to end-user (i.e., acquisitions, serial control, cataloging, and optical disk storage of documents) to evaluate software for library applications and to recognize probable conflicts. Knowledge of standard methods, techniques, tools, concepts, and principles to perform independent assignments, to assess materials, to recommend suitable selections for the collection, and to determine those items suitable for removal. Knowledge of established marketing and publicity techniques and the ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey to customer the full scope of library resources available. Knowledge of established procurement rules and regulations and internal organizational acquisition policies and those of various networked information centers. Familiarity with publishers' and suppliers' methods of operation. OR EDUCATION: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship to perform the professional duties of the position. Knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying the organization and management of information resources and the role each specialized function plays to create a whole library or information center. Knowledge of online database searching and research techniques and capabilities of post-processing to meet user requirements. Knowledge of information retrieval technology particularly as it relates to enduser (i.e., acquisitions, serials control, cataloging, and optical disk storage of documents) to evaluate software for library applications and to recognize probable conflicts. Knowledge of standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform independent assignments in classifying and cataloging information without significant deviation from established methods and precedents. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]