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SMITHSONIAN
CAREERS
24 HOUR DIAL-A-JOB: (202) 287-3102 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
OPENING DATE: April 25, 1997
CLOSING DATE: May 16, 1997
POSITION TITLE/ ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT
SERIES AND GRADE NUMBER
Library Technician National Museum of American Art & 97MK-1058
GS-1411-07 National Portrait Gallery Library
Salary: $25,897 per annum
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All candidates may apply including
individuals with a disability and candidates eligible under a special
appointing authority. If a competitive list of eligibles is
requested, the applications of nonstatus candidates who meet
the minimum qualifications for the position will be referred to the
Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) for consideration. Status
candidates who wish to be rated under both merit placement and
competitive procedures must submit two complete applications. If
only one application is received, it will be considered under the
merit placement program. .
DUTIES: Provides inter-library loan (ILL), reference and
bibliographic services on Art and American history and biography to
the users of the National Museum of American Art and National
Portrait Gallery Library. Performs comprehensive bibliographic
searches utilizing a wide variety of published and on-line sources
where materials may be in a foreign language or format and citations
incomplete or inaccurate. Supervises the automated circulation
system and oversees the circulation of materials. Oversees the
circulation and shelving of monographs and serials. Answers
reference questions; orients visitors and new users to the library;
works closely with others in the formulation of circulation and ILL
policies. Serves as automation liaison.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized experience is
experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the
position and which has equipped the candidate with the specific
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of
the position to be filled.
Selective Factors: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory
requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a
position.)
1. Knowledge of at least one foreign language sufficient to recognize
bibliographic information.
Quality Ranking Factors: (These factors are not mandatory to be
considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the
highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective
factors.)
1. Knowledge of inter-library loan principles and practices, and
bibliographic tools and resources.
2. Skill in the use of at least one automated circulation system and
national database (such as RLIN, OCLC/Prism, etc.)
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
How to Apply:
1. The Smithsonian Institution does not require a standard
application form, but we need certain information to evaluate your
qualifications. You may apply using a resume, the Optional
Application for Federal Employment, or any other application form
you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment.
See page 3 for further instructions. (Note: If you use an SF-171,
do not answer questions 38-47. Job finalists will be asked to
complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine their
suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background
investigation.)
2. Clearly describe in your resume or application your work
experience, education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy.
It is very important that you fully address how your work experience
and education/training meet both the specialized experience
requirement and the selective factors. This information will be used
to determine whether or not you are qualified for this vacancy.
Selective factors establish qualifications to be eligible to compete
for the position. Quality Ranking Factors are not mandatory but are
used to determine the highest qualified candidates among those
eligible to compete for the position. Therefore, it is to your
benefit to provide a full description of your experience and
education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.
3. Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most
recent annual performance appraisal.
4. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should be completed
by all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees, and
returned with the application. This form is for gathering
statistical data and will not be a part of the application.
Applications must be submitted to one of the addresses below and must
be received or postmarked by the closing date.
Send your application to: OR Bring your application to:
Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources Office of Human Resources
Branch 1 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 2100
P.O. Box 23762 Washington, DC 20560
Washington, DC 20026-3762 (Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process, hear about
other Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an
Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171,
call our automated Jobline on (202) 287-3102 (accessible 24 hours, 7
days a week).
For further information please call (202) 287-2471 (voice) or (202)
287-3498 (TTY).
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