Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to a librarian by performing a wide variety of public and technical services.

Duties

Charge out library materials and processes return of materials, keep current record of overdue materials and contact borrowers by telephone or by using overdue notices, accept payments from patrons for lost or damaged materials, make appropriate entries in accountability log, and prepare cash receipts. Maintain circulation files for all charged-out materials and other files including patron charge card files, registration files, reserves, interlibrary loans, lost items, and overdues. Provide reference services to library customers by locating bibliographic information using standard library reference tools, such as guides, indexes, bibliographies, professional directories, current card catalog, CD-ROMs, and in-line databases. Process incoming books and periodicals by logging in and checking for duplicates in the library's holdings and perform corrections to the bibliographic database and executes automated procedures to generate reports. Perform routine clerical tasks,such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to appropriate staff members. Use varied and advanced functions of word processing software to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Incumbent may be in charge of the branch in the absence of the librarian.
• Trains and assists lower grade employees in library procedures.
• Typing and computer operation requires a qualified typist; the incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position of a Library Technician. Specialized experience is experience gained while performing a wide variety of tasks providing direct services to the public and indirect technical services such as materials acquisition, copy cataloging, support of automated systems, or other similar work in support of library or related information programs and operations. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of four years of education above high school. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/library-technician-series-1411/ 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: 1. Knowledge of a body of standardized library rules, procedures, and operations related to one or more library functions, such as those used to maintain the collection, locate information, process library materials, or assist clientele with routine inquiries, and perform circulation duties including resolving recurring problems. 2. Knowledge of several interlibrary loan sources and standard verification and request procedures to locate and borrow items where requests are frequently incomplete or contain incorrect citations, and knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific library function. 3. Knowledge of general clerical office procedures and programs in a general library to conduct special events, locate materials for exhibits on a given theme, and prepare announcements of events and programs for bulletin boards and employee newsletters. 4. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, 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]