About the Position: This is a permanent position with the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Leader Development and Education, Dean of Academics, Combined Army Research Library, Systems Services Division, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Duties

As a Librarian (Electronic Services), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Responsible for ensuring patron-access to electronic resources via the Combined Army Research Library (CARL) public access computers. As a member of the technology team design and study library automation needs. Determine feasibility and usefulness of new technology and services, (e.g. electronic information products and services, software and equipment). Provides support to other members of the CARL Online team to ensure site is kept up-to-date. Coordinates with vendors and Army University Library System (AULS) staff to streamline the process for acquiring/providing access to electronic materials, to analyze/resolve problems, and to develop and use statistical and other management reports. Update the library's ADP equipment database. Assists with reference services when needed (e.g. training patrons to use electronic resources, answering reference queries). Maintains the e-resource database management spreadsheet. Develop and implement programs to meet the library's goal of delivering information to the customer's desktop.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Incumbent will have to pass a pre-employment physical to meet physical requirements. This position may require an annual physical or medical surveillance examination.
• Temporary Duty (TDY), approximately 5% of the time.
• May be required to work nights and weekends.
• May be required to lift up to 44 Pounds.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Individual Occupational Requirements: The Librarian occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions; 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 bachelors degree; (NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of your transcripts) 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; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. (NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of your transcripts) AND To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:Work which includes assisting with providing instruction and training to faculty, students and clientele on the use of library resources; troubleshooting IT issues, cataloging, and updating electronic library database systems; adapt various software and hardware computer systems to enhance electronic library databases; operating automated applications and web browsers; organize and provide access to digitized reference material or collection. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsCustomer ServiceInformation ManagementTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

Education Substitution: Education leading to a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D or equivalent) related to the position. (NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of your transcripts)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: If you have some, but not all of the experience and education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. (NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of your transcripts)

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W0VP5A COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]