This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Library Technician you will be responsible for providing materials, information, and research services required for instruction and learning at the post-secondary level.

Duties

As a Library Technician GS-1411-5/6/7, your typical work assignments may include the following: Organize the circulation system and patron services involving lower graded library technicians and student library workers. Resolve data related problems regarding registration, overdue books, circulation, loans, damage, etc. Perform technical functions or quasi-professional assignments of substantial variety. Locate and determine proper source for ordering a variety of materials for the university library. Prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports, budget spread sheets, memorandums, vouchers, requisitions, action requests, letters and other correspondence.

Requirements

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HIRES
• APPOINTMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO A 2 YR TRIAL OR 1 YR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
• APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE
• VALID STATE-ISSUED DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MALES BORN AFTER 12/31/1959

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. GS-5: 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level in the Federal service that includes: Use integrated library systems, databases, and other computer software applications; perform circulating duties in a library setting; assist the Librarian with coordinating training; assist with conducting inventory of library materials; provide technical and administrative support to the Library; communicate effectively other than in writing; provide effective customer service; sort incoming mail. - OR - Successfully completed four (4) years of education above high school. - OR - Combination of education and experience: Successfully completed post-high school education; education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (beyond the 2nd year) is creditable towards the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. GS-6: 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service that includes: Use integrated library systems, databases, and other computer software applications; perform circulating duties in a library setting; assist the Librarian with coordinating training; conduct inventory of library materials; provide technical and administrative support to the Library; communicate effectively other than in writing; provide effective customer service; sort incoming mail; assist with overseeing student workers. GS-7: 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level in the Federal service that includes: have knowledge of library processes and procedures to identify, analyze, and correct problems with library materials; perform circulating duties in a library setting; use integrated library systems, databases, and other computer software applications; communicate effectively other than in writing; provide effective customer service; maintain purchasing contracts and expenditures for equipment, supplies, and materials; oversee student workers and other staff. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.

Education

EDUCATION: Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework 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.

Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education.

Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For further information on creditable education visit:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Haskell Indian Nations University 155 Indian Ave, Box #5021 Lawrence, KS 66046 US
• Name: Dequerio Butler
• Phone: (785) 813-3738
• Email: [email protected]