F/T - Librarian - US Coast Guard Academy (CT)

Librarian (GS-1410-11) 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy 

New London, Connecticut

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.

Apply for this exciting position to support the CG missions of safeguarding our Nation's maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe.

For over two centuries the The U.S. Coast Guard has protected the maritime economy and the environment, we defend our maritime borders, and we save those in peril. This history has forged our character and purpose as America's Maritime Guardian - Always Ready for all hazards and all threats.

The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures for status applicants under announcement 13-1234-NE-DG-M.  APPLICANTS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER BOTH DELEGATED EXAMINING AND MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES MUST APPLY TO BOTH VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NOTE:  YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS DELEGATED EXAMINING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY ALLOW CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  WE CANNOT ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPLICATION TO THE CONCURRENTLY ADVERTISED MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT.  PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER THE CORRECT ANNOUNCEMENT.  

This position is located at the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Academic Division, Library, New London, CT.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

DUTIES:

This position serves as the head of reference and instruction, responsible for delivering quality reference and instruction services.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.  Typical work assignments include:
- Serves as an expert in the areas of reference, information research and instruction, and information literacy.
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the functions comprising the reference, instruction, circulation, and interlibrary loan sections of the library.
- Recommends reference, bibliographic instruction, circulation, and interlibrary loan policy.
- Trains and oversees staff assigned to the section.
- Responsible for the quality and currency of the reference collection.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Requirements:

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.

Additional Qualifications for GS-11:  At least one year of specialized experience is required at the GS-09 level; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position .  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  Examples include:  providing comprehensive reference, research, advisory, evaluative, and instructional services to individuals and groups in an academic institution; providing instruction to faculty, students, and other clientele on content, nature, and use of library resources; working with faculty, administration and students to integrate information literacy into curriculum and assessing outcomes and; making evaluations and recommendations on collection development.  Education and experience may be combined to meet qualification requirements.

This position has a positive education requirement.

If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

 

To Apply:

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