You will serve as a Library Technician for the Navy Department Library and NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties

You will oversee circulation system and patron services. You will manage technical library data files and information. You will ensure hard copy and digital publications and other material are in correct order and are maintained. You will log material in and out to validate security. You will be responsible for circulation services and interlibrary loan services. You’ll work the public service desk in a rotating schedule with others, create library accounts, check in/out materials, answer calls, assist customers with locating material using an online catalog, help with scanning, copying, or microfilm scanner. You will shelve items and conduct shelf maintenance using the Library of Congress classification system. You will maintain, monitor, and produce reports relating to circulation and interlibrary loan activity.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the duties of a Library Technician managing various library duties while also assisting customers. You must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate performing the following duties: 1) Demonstrating an advanced knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical services; 2) Maintaining, monitoring, and producing reports and information relating to circulation and interlibrary loan services to provide guidance and assistance to patrons seeking information; 3) Utilizing a knowledge of standard cataloging and classification rules; 4) Operating computer software, peripherals (printing, copying, scanning, etc.), online searching (Internet), and library automation functions (integrated library system) to facilitate library services and processes; 5) Shelving items and conducting shelf maintenance; and 6) Completing administrative and clerical tasks in a library setting. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the duties of a Library Technician. You must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following duties: 1) Utilizing basic library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical services; 2) Assisting with the production of reports and information relating to circulation and interlibrary loan services; 3) Utilizing a knowledge of standard cataloging and classification rules; 4) Operating computer software, peripherals (printing, copying, scanning, etc.), online searching (Internet), and library automation functions (integrated library system) to facilitate library services and processes; 5) Shelving items and conducting shelf maintenance; and 6) Completing administrative and clerical assignments with minimal or no errors. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-08:
Successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

GS-07:
Successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND 805 Kidder Breese St Washington, DC 20374 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]