Librarian

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Science (OS), OSQLS (Office of Science Quality & Library Services). This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

Duties

As a Librarian, you will: Conduct in-depth reference and research services on moderate to complex public health, scientific, medical, and related topics using print and electronic information resources. Interpret customer information needs, develop search strategies, evaluate sources, retrieve relevant information, and perform follow-up research to ensure complete and accurate results. Provide instruction, orientations, and one-on-one training on library resources, databases, search tools, and research methods for library customers and staff. Develop and maintain electronic information resources, searchable databases, bibliographies, catalogs, and other tools that support access to scientific and public health information. Provide technical library services, including acquisition, cataloging, classification, inter-library loan activities, and maintenance of collection and usage records. Advise customers and staff on selecting and using information resources and resolves complex research, access, and information retrieval problems. Support library operations through customer communications, reports, program information, resource monitoring, professional collaboration, and recommendations for library initiatives.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Basic Qualifications: A. 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 B. 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. AND Minimum Qualifications: In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing All of the following: Providing guidance and assistance to customers in identifying information resources and gathering and compiling material to meet user needs. Using established cataloging and classification systems and processes to organize and maintain library collections and information resources. Using library management IT systems to support cataloging, classification, acquisitions, inter-library loans, and information retrieval. Searching electronic databases and other information resources to conduct reference and research services. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.