The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for a Librarian (Law) to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

Duties

This position is located in the Knowledge Management Section (KMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, Knowledge Management Section oversees the Division's Records Management program and provides reference and training services to the Division's employees in coalition with the Justice Management Division libraries network. As a Librarian (Law), responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: Analyzing complex customer questions, requirements, and priorities and suggesting search strategies after conducting thorough reference interviews. Conducting research on topics in field of expertise such as business, economics, and law. Providing comprehensive legal and legislative reference services complicated by novel or obscure problems in information access and dissemination for the Division requiring versatility and innovation in adapting and modifying search methods and techniques. Making expert decisions as to which sources will best meet research needs. Assisting in the development and implementation of reference and research services to Division employees, and also providing effective user/public awareness of library programs and services to Department clientele. Preparing responses to inquiries and requests, updating online guides, or other materials, and providing training sessions to library clientele using an expert-level depth and breadth of subject area knowledge. Planning and developing programs to fill in gaps and augmenting collections to improve services to clientele. Identifying, examining, and analyzing major publications, electronic resources, and trends in field of expertise for use in preparing indepth and highly complex research. Assisting in the design, configuration, implementation, and evaluation of Division and Department intranet content. Identifying problems with collections and suggesting possible solutions. Assisting with determining the need for enhancements in current systems. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS : Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 below. 1. Completion of 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; OR 2. A total of at least 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-09 level include: Providing complex and extensive research in the fields of business, economics and law; Demonstrating knowledge of law library functions and management, and familiarity with antitrust law; Conducting complex research for clients under tight deadlines and anticipating client needs; Conducting classes on specialized and complex research tools; Applying knowledge of on-line database searching and researching techniques and capabilities; Researching, interpreting and maintaining records of materials; and Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization; OR 1. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. 2. OR Combination of education AND specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, as described in item 1 To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include: Conducting reference interviews and meeting with researchers to analyze questions; Preparing justifications for acquiring new materials for a library collection; Searching online databases for bibliographic records; Providing responses to complex inquiries involving rapidly evolving terminology; Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization; Developing resource directories and web guides; and Maintaining and updating organizational online pages Please note: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
***In addition to the Basic Education and Minimum Qualification Requirements listed above, applicants must also possess specialized knowledge in the field of law and/or proficiency in legal, business, economic, and legislative research and reference gained through education or experience which included or was supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below:

1. A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours in the field of law; or that included any combination of subjects with at least 15 semester hours in a major subject directly applicable to the position such as political science, social sciences, law, or economics.
2. Completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school for positions primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference.
3. Four (4) years of pertinent experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of law; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; ability to acquire additional information about the field of law and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field of law and legislation.
4. Any time equivalent combination of experience as described in (3) with education as described in (1) or (2) above

All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see U.S. Department of Education website.

Applicants MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name and you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment, if you are selected.

Foreign Education*: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation

*All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Antitrust Division 450 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Human Resources Section
• Phone: 202-514-2469
• Email: [email protected]