Work as part of a team and independently to provide research and reference services to NIST researchers in the areas of semiconductors, microelectronics, science, engineering, business, policy, and more. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 02/28/2024, whichever comes first.

Duties

Work as part of a team and independently to provide research and reference services to NIST researchers in the areas of semiconductors, microelectronics, science, engineering, business, policy, and more. Perform routine and complex technical literature searches and market research using STEM databases and other information resources. Compile, organize, synthesize, and interpret research results; utilize citation management software. Provide bibliometric and research impact services through analyses of traditional and nontraditional research outputs and metrics including published research, citations, patents, data sets, and altmetric indicators to support and assess strategic decision making, benchmarking, research performance, technology transfer, collaboration opportunities, and reputation analysis. Create quantitative and qualitative analyses and research impact stories using bibliometric and data visualization tools and software; generate visual outputs such as tables, charts, maps, and infographics to illustrate and support research findings. Respond to reference queries; provide customer service at the Information Desk by email, telephone, virtual meetings, and other channels. Contribute to marketing and outreach activities, develop and implement training, and create research guides and presentations to peer and customer groups.

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

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 conducting literature searches using various STEM bibliographic and fulltext databases as well as organizing, analyzing, interpreting, synthesizing, and compiling research results, and conducting a wide range of quantitative and qualitative impact analyses including bibliometric and citation analyses and creating a variety of data visualizations and representations that tell an impact story. 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 Information Services Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]