LIBRARIAN Security Clearance

Position: LIBRARIAN with Security Clearance
Location: Maxwell

Duties
* Provides reference and research assistance to library customer. Analyzes nontechnical user requirements or requirements of limited technical complexity through customer interviews or written requests; locates and selects appropriate readily available information resources without significant deviation from established methods and precedents.
* Performs original or modified descriptive cataloging in machine-readable cataloging format where the bibliographic characteristics are relatively easy to determine and cataloging decisions are made within standards such as the current Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) and by comparison to the local database or authority file.
* Participates in collection management and evaluation for the library by developing factual data, such as usage statistics for certain journals or books, frequently asked reference questions, or descriptions of problems with particular software.
* Develops and implements long range automation plans for the library within the parameters defined by the supervisor. Sets up hardware, loads software, and trains staff in use of new equipment.
* Assists the senior librarian in publicity and marketing of library services. Manages assigned marketing programs including basic outreach, publicity programs, and special events. Provides input to marketing plan and strategies to identify target customers, assess their needs, and inform them of available resources and services. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Knowledge of a foreign language group appropriate to the position may be required
* The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Employee may serve as librarian-in-charge in the absence of the librarian. Opens and secures the building at these times in accordance with the security checklist, reporting unusual problems or occurrences to the librarian
* Trains and assists lower grade employees in library procedures
* This position requires a physical/medical examination
* The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance 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, Librarian Series, 1410. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

EDUCATION:

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.

NOTE:

You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR 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.

NOTE:

You must submit copies of your transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles of one or more specialty areas of librarianship. Knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying the organization and management of information resources and the role each specialized function plays to create a whole library or information center.

Knowledge of on-line database searching and research techniques and capabilities of post-processing to meet user requirements. Skill and knowledge in utilizing computer databases containing various reference materials to which access is sought by customer. Knowledge of information retrieval technology particularly as it relates to end-user (i.e., acquisitions, serial control, cataloging, and optical disk storage of documents) to evaluate software for library applications and to recognize probable conflicts.

Knowledge of standard methods, techniques, tools, concepts, and principles to perform independent assignments, to assess materials, to recommend suitable selections for the collection, and to determine those…