GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Library Services and Content Management, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Identifies appropriate Federal Government information resources (monographs, serials, and other formats) to be acquired for all programs in LSCM Performs outreach functions, including contacting agencies and monitoring agency websites, in order to identify, acquire and process U.S. Government information products. Determines the formats and quantities to acquire for various programs. Determines the formats and quantities to acquire for various programs. Catalogs U.S. Federal Government information products in tangible and electronic formats, following national, international, and LTS standards and guidelines. Learns the Superintendent of Documents classification system and the item number system. Creates and updates holdings records and patterns in the ILS cataloging and serials modules. Conduct research and answer inquiries from Federal depository library staff and other customers. Participates in projects related to the various work/functions areas of LTS and in LSCM-wide activities in support of continuous improvement efforts and other objectives and goals. Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain (enter type of security clearance: Secret, Top Secret) Delete if no security clearance is required
• Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a (enter type of background investigation i.e. Public Trust) Delete if no background investigation is required
• Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required
• Drug Testing is required

Qualifications

To qualify for the Librarian (Technical Services), PG -1410-9, you must meet the following requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. A. 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 B. 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 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. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience in the amounts required for the GS-09: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. Applicants must submit a copy (official or unofficial) of their school transcript(s) which document: 1) name of institution, 2) applicant's name, 3) list of completed courses,,4) cumulative GPA. Education must have been obtained through studies in an accredited college or university. In addition to minimally qualify for the PG-9 level, applicants must meet the following criteria: To minimally qualify for the PG-9 level, make sure your resume supports your response that you select. In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirement (1) year at the PG-7 level (or equivalent) level or higher. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes: Expert knowledge of the theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of library and information science, particularly as applicable to cataloging and metadata standards, bibliographic control, and bibliographic systems, tools, and applications.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Shenika Fegins
• Phone: 202-512-1308
• Email: [email protected]