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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 99-89
CLOSING DATE: 12/10/99

Library Technician (Circulation)
GS-1411-5
(Salary range:  $22,208-$28,868 per annum)
Promotion potential to GS-7

The National Gallery of Art Library is seeking qualified applicants for a
full-time position at the Circulation Desk of the Reader Services Section.
Duties include performing circulation operations and services to the
curatorial and administrative staff and visitors; providing general
information and instruction on circulation procedures and the proper
handling of library materials; maintaining a system of circulation controls
and files for current charges, discharges, renewals, reserves, and
recalls using  VTLS, the Library's automated system; monitoring special
loans to borrowers; assisting with the maintenance of the Library's
collection; retrieving and reshelving Library materials; and performing
bibliographic checking as required.

Candidates must meet the Qualifications Standards Handbook
requirements for GS-1411-5. This requires either 4 years of education
above the high school level OR at least one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to this
position and has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position successfully.
Federal status candidates must meet the time-in-grade requirements of
having been at the GS-4 level for at least one year.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements will be
evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified
candidates:

1. Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system (SELECTIVE
FACTOR)
2. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
3. Ability to deal and interact with a wide variety of individuals, both in
person and over the telephone, using tact and diplomacy
4. Familiarity with Western European languages (French, German, and/or
Italian)

TO APPLY:
        Submit a resume or OF-612 "Optional Application for Federal
Employment" citing Vacancy
Announcement 99-89 to:
                Personnel Office
                National Gallery of Art
                Washington, DC  20565

        The job elements on this vacancy announcement will be used to
rate applications. To ensure full consideration, you should specifically
address each of these elements in your OF 612, your resume, or on
a separate sheet as part of your application materials. Applications and
other required forms must be received or postmarked by the closing date
of the announcement. Candidates must meet qualifications and
time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the vacancy
announcement closes.

        In addition to the OF-612 or resume, applicants should submit a
"Background Survey Questionnaire 79-2 (OPM Form 1386). While
candidates will not be disqualified for failure to submit this form,
individuals are strongly encouraged to provide this information. Such
information will be utilized for Equal Employment Opportunity reporting
only and will not affect employment consideration.

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION:  Displaced employees who are well-qualified
may be eligible for priority consideration under the Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). A Reduction-in-Force notice
must be submitted with the application package. Well-qualified applicants
are those who fully meet the qualification requirements including
selective factors and are able to perform satisfactorily the duties of the
position upon entry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION or to request a copy of this announcement or
OF 612, please call the Personnel Office at (202) 842-6282. This
vacancy is also described on the "dial-a-job" recording available at (202)
842-6298 or TDD at (202) 789-3021.

The National Gallery of Art is an equal opportunity employer. All eligible
candidates will be considered without regard to non-merit factors.