Librarian - NASA Langley Research Center (closes 8/10/2000)

Gerald A. Steeman g.a.steeman at larc.nasa.gov
Tue Aug 1 08:09:21 EDT 2000


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LIBRARIAN
OPEN PERIOD 07/27/2000 - 08/10/2000
SERIES/GRADE: GS-1410-09/11
SALARY: $ 34,575 TO $ 54,385, ANNUAL      PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-12

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  DEA 00-110MO 
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/IM6231.HTM             

CONTACT:         HARRIETT B. HOLLOWAY      
                 PHONE: (757) 864-2567 
                 INTERNET ADDRESS: h.b.holloway at larc.nasa.gov
         

                 NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER  
                 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH   
                 MAIL STOP 174                 
                 (ATTN:  DEA 00-110MO)         
                 HAMPTON, VA  23681-2199



HIRING AGENCY: NASA, LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
              
DUTY LOCATIONS: 0001  HAMPTON,   VA

REMARKS: U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
         1 SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR -- IS MANDATORY
         5 KSAS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING -- ADDRESS ON PLAIN PAPER
         SERVES AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM OF LIBRARIANS IN THE LANGLEY RESEARCH
         CENTER TECHNICAL LIBRARY IN THE OFFICE OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.
         

Full vacancy announcement follows. Please be sure to review for complete
qualification and "How to Apply" information.  

\                             Vacancy Announcement
   
                   NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMIN (NASA)                  
                         NASA, LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER                        
                                                                              
                                                                              
Vacancy Announcement Number: DEA 00-110MO                                     
                                                                              
Opening Date:  07/27/2000                                                     
Closing Date:  08/10/2000                                                     
                                                                              
Position:  LIBRARIAN                                                          
           GS-1410-09/11                                                      
                                                                              
Salary: $34,575 per year - $54,385 per year                                   
                                                                              
Promotion Potential: GS-12                                                    
                                                                              
Duty Location: 1 vacancy at HAMPTON, VA                                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
Applications will be accepted from:                                           
                                                                              
All Sources Nationwide                                                        
                                                                              
Major Duties:  Serves as a member of a team of librarians in the Langley      
Research Center Technical Library in the Office of Chief Information Officer. 
This specialized aerospace research library serves NASA Langley Research      
Center, its contractors, and other NASA installations supporting researchers  
in aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics, structures and materials, airborne    
systems, atmospheric science, and systems analysis. As a Library team member, 
the incumbent contributes in one or more of the following library areas:      
collection development, document management, information access, reference,   
outreach, and library administration.  Strong skills are required in          
information access, reference, and outreach as well as library systems        
development and management. Serves as library systems manager, responsible for
implementation, and support of the networked library systems used  to create, 
collect, organize, store, retrieve, and disseminate information. Serves as    
liaison between the systems support and library functions for systems         
projects. The incumbent analyzes automation needs of library patrons and staff
 and applies knowledge of emerging technologies to develop recommendations for
library systems to meet the information needs of the Langley research         
community. Drafts specifications for new systems and applications, coordinates
and conducts systems training, analyzes library procedures, recommends and    
promotes library automation. Participates in library-wide planning teams,     
collaborates with individuals throughout the library, and assists in          
development projects such as document scanning projects, digital library      
development, or integrated on-line access to internal and external            
information. Serves as a subject specialist in computer science and           
information technology. Performs Library research in highly specialized       
technical disciplines (such as software engineering, control systems, computer
engineering, electronics) by analyzing user requests to determine the most    
effective retrieval method, performing searches, and evaluating search results
to ensure adequacy and relevance. Uses specialized information sources, such  
as DIALOG, STN, WWW, First Search, DTIC DROLS, to produce in-depth            
bibliographic analyses and reports on specific subjects and compile           
information packages for users. Establishes ongoing interfaces with           
researchers in the subject specialty. Uses knowledge of the mission of the    
Center to ensure that the library collection supports the Center information  
needs in the computer science and information technology subject specialty.   
Responsibilities include marketing the library resources to maximize their use
by the research staff. Provides guidance and orientation in the use of Library
resources to users pursuing their own library research. Participates in       
library outreach programs such as training, tours, and current awareness.     
                                                                              
Qualifications Required:                                                      
                                                                              
Applicants must possess the type and quantity of education, experience, or    
equivalent combinations of both as described below.                           
                                                                              
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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 Completion of all 
the requirements for a '5th-year' bachelor's degree in library science and at 
least 1 year of library experience that included the performance of duties in 
one or more functional areas of librarianship; OR A total of at least 5 years 
of a combination of college-level education, training, and/or experience. To  
qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the     
education, training, and/or 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 services.                                     
                                                                              
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  For GS-9; A.  Completion of all the requirements for 
a master's degree or 2 full academic years of graduate study in library       
science, in an accredited college or university; OR B.  In addition to meeting
the basic requirements, one of the following: 1. One year of professional     
experience in librarianship that included the performance, supervision, or    
administration of one or more major functional areas of librarianship (i.e.,  
selection, acquisition, cataloging and classification of materials,           
bibliographic and readers' advisory services, reference and literature        
searching services, library management, systems planning, or development and  
strengthening of library services). Some positions are highly specialized in  
one functional area, and may require that the advanced experience be in the   
appropriate function; or 2. One year of professional or advanced experience in
the subject matter or language that provided the applicant with the           
professional technical,                                                       
language, or other specialized knowledge and abilities required by the        
particular position. Such experience may have been gained as a specialized    
librarian; or as a subject specialist, professor or teacher, translator,      
technical writer or editor, literature searcher, indexer, or abstractor, etc. 
in the particular subject-matter and/or language area; or  3. Completion of   
all the requirements for a master's degree or 2 full academic years of        
graduate education in a subject-matter field that is especially applicable and
that provided knowledge required to perform the duties of the position.       
                                                                              
For GS-11;  A. In addition to meeting the basic requirements or the           
educational                                                                   
requirements described at GS-9, applicants must have had either 1 year of     
professional experience in librarianship or experience in a subject-matter or 
language area appropriate to the position equivalent                          
to at least GS-9; OR                                                          
                                                                              
B. Completion of all the requirements for a doctoral degree (or equivalent) or
3 full academic years of graduate education in library science; OR C. In      
addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have completed all
the requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent); or 3 full       
academic years of graduate education in a subject matter or language area     
appropriate to the                                                            
position.                                                                     
                                                                              
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:  Refer to OPM's Qualifications      
Standards Manual for General Schedule positions which is available in the     
Personnel Management Branch, Office of Human Resources.                       
                                                                              
FOREIGN EDUCATION:  To receive credit for education completed outside the     
U.S., you must show proof the education has been submitted to a private       
organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education and such     
education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional  
U.S. education programs.                                                      
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities Required:                                    
The following selective placement factor is mandatory.  Applicants who do not 
provide sufficient information to support possession of this factor will not  
be qualified for this position.                                               
                                                                              
1.  Experience in information systems development and management.             
                                                                              
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to evaluate the   
quality of applicant's qualifications for this position.  KSAs identified with
an asterisk (*) will receive double weight in the evaluation process.  In     
order to receive full credit for your experience and education, you should    
address each KSA individually.  You may use a plain sheet of paper for this   
purpose.  You are encouraged to provide work examples for each factor to      
demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities.               
                                                                              
*1.  Ability to apply emerging digital library/info access technologies,      
particularly WWW technologies, to collect, organize, store, retrieve, and     
disseminate information.                                                      
2.  Knowledge of information system and design processes, including           
requirements analysis, system design, system development, configuration       
management, operations, and maintenance.                                      
*3.  Ability to research and perform reference services using print and       
electronic resources in a specialized aerospace research library.             
4.  Ability to design, plan, and implement an outreach program to promote use 
of library services.                                                          
5. Ability to team with library patrons, IT professionals, and librarians in  
accomplishing goals.                                                          
                                                                              
                                                                              
Basis of Rating:                                                              
Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be rated and ranked on 
the knowledges, skills and abilities, and other characteristics (KSA's)       
required to perform the duties of the position.  Please review KSA's          
carefully.  Include in the write-ups such things as experience in and out of  
Federal service that gave you the specific knowledge, skill or ability;       
objectives of your work; and evidence of your success (such as                
accomplishments, awards received, etc.)                                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule:                                              
This is a permanent, career-conditional appointment.  Selectee will be        
eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and  
will be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System.                
                                                                              
                                                                              
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.  Upon completing 
any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.             
                                                                              
                                                                              
Conditions of Employment:                                                     
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.       
Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a     
background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to     
successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.         
                                                                              
This position requires completion of a one year probationary period.          
                                                                              
                                                                              
Other Information:                                                            
Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive     
Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants'  
who may have the same name.  As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your
SSN is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and 
other who may know you.  Failure to provide your SSN on your application      
materials, will result in your application not being processed.               
                                                                              
                                                                              
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  The known promotion potential is to the GS-12 level.    
Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a  
commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the selected 
employee at some future date.  Promotion will depend upon administrative      
approval, considering grade and manpower controls, and the continuing need for
and actual assignment and performance of higher level duties                  
                                                                              
How To Apply:                                                                 
If application is submitted by mail, it must be postmarked by the closing date
of the announcement to receive consideration.  Hand delivered applications    
must be received by closing date.                                             
                                                                              
                                                                              
You may apply for this position by using one of the following methods:        
                                                                              
o  Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612)                       
o  Application for Federal Employment (SF-171)                                
  NOTE:  The SF-171 is no longer available for dissemination                  
o  Resume                                                                     
                                                                              
In addition to one of the above application methods, you must submit college  
transcripts.  (Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts may result in an  
ineligible rating).                                                           
                                                                              
Whatever method you choose to apply, if your application does not provide the 
information requested on this announcement and in the pamphlet OF-510,        
Applying for a Federal Job, you will not be contacted for additional          
information.  Your application will be rated solely on the information you    
provide in response to this vacancy announcement.                             
                                                                              
If applicable, you must also submit the following additional information:     
                                                                              
SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:  Surplus or displaced Federal         
employees in the local commuting area applying under the OPM Career Transition
Assistance Program (CTAP), must submit a RIF separation notice, Certification 
of Expected Separation, or other certification which identifies you as being  
in a surplus organization or occupation.  CTAP applicants will be considered  
well qualified if they meet all KSAs at a level above satisfactory or         
equivalent.  Applicants must also submit proof that current (or a last)       
performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent and   
their most recent SF-50.                                                      
                                                                              
PROOF OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:  Submit a copy of DD-214 if claiming 5-point   
veteran's preference, and SF-15, with supporting documentation, if claiming   
10-point veteran's preference.                                                
                                                                              
SPECIAL NOTE:  SUBMIT ONLY THE REQUIRED FORMS.  DO NOT ASSEMBLE THEM IN       
NOTEBOOKS.                                                                    
                                                                              
To obtain forms and information on application procedures, contact the        
Personnel Management Branch, Building 1195C, Room 156 (9C Langley Blvd.),     
(757) 864-2567 or e-mail Harriett Holloway @larc.nasa.gov.  FAX (757)         
864-5040.  TDD Number (757) 864-7609.  Submit applications by the closing date
to:                                                                           
                                                                              
NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER                                                  
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH                                                   
MAIL STOP 174 (ATTN: DEA 00-110MO)                                            
HAMPTON, VA  23681-2199                                                       
                                                                              
IF APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED BY MAIL, IT MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING     
DATE.                                                                         
(NOTE:  IF APPLICATION IS SENT BY FAX OR E-MAIL, IT MUST BE FOLLOWED BY AN    
ORIGINAL APPLICATION POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE.)                         
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
For additional information about this position please contact:                
Contact:               HARRIETT B. HOLLOWAY                                   
                       757 864-2567                                           
Please submit your application package to:                                    
                       NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER                           
                       PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH                            
                       MAIL STOP 174                                          
                       (ATTN:  DEA 00-110MO)                                  
                       HAMPTON, VA   23681-2199                               
                                                                              
Selection for this position will be made from eligible candidates without     
regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or          
nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin,            
nondisqualifying physically challenging condition, or age. NASA provides      
reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a     
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,  
please notify us.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be  
on a case-by-case basis.                                                      
                                                                              
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