****** RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID******



Issue Date:  August 29, 1997       Announcement Number:
Closing Date: September 19, 1997        OA-97-17
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Librarian (Law)                    Executive Office of the
GS-1410-11                           President
                                   Office of Administration
                                   Library and Research Services
                                     Division
                                   Washington, DC
Full Performance Level:  GS-11

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Open only to STATUS candidates.

STATUS APPLICANTS:  Current Federal employees serving under
permanent appointments in the competitive service, or former
Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, will be
considered under the agency's Merit Promotion procedures.

DUTIES:  As a staff member of the Executive Office of the
President Law Library, performs legal reference, research, and
bibliogaphic services in support of all EOP agencies.

Performs reference and research services in specialized legal
areas such as federal and state legislation, administrative law,
international relations, and case law.

Performs literature searches and prepares bibliographies and
legislative histories using both printed resources and online
databases.

Keeps usage statistics and prepares monthly statistical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates must meet the
combination of education and experience requirements as specified
in the OPM Handbook X-118.  In addition to a Master's degree
Library Science, applicants must have one year of experience at a
level of difficulty comparable to the next lower grade level in
the Federal service.


SELECTIVE FACTORS:


1.  Detailed knowledge of the literature and information sources
in legal and legislative areas including international law;
federal, local and state legislation; administrative law;
government contracts; case law.

2.  Thorough knowledge of online databases, particularly those in
the legal area, and the techniques required to search these
databases.


QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:

1.  Experience in compiling legislative and regulatory histories.

2.  Knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification system
with particular emphasis on the area of law.

3.  Knowledge of the rules of English grammar and syntax
sufficient to express ideas effectively both orally and in
writing.

4.  Ability to meet and deal effectively with library clients
both in person and by telephone.

5.  Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.


Note:  Applicants are requested to provide an attachment
addressing the Selective Factors and Quality Ranking Factors
listed above.

Users of the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may
call:  (202) 395-1160.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE.



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HOW TO APPLY:   Send (1) an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF
612); or a resume; or the SF-171, Application for Federal Employment; or other
written application, ensuring that all required information shown in the flyer
OF 510, Applying for a Federal Job, is included in your application; (2) your
latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and Performance Appraisal if
you are a current or former Federal employee; (3) on a separate sheet, a
narrative summary of your experience and/or education which concisely
addresses each of the Selective Factors and Quality Ranking Factors, and (4)
if applicable, SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference.  In
addition, please complete the EOP Applicant Background Survey and submit it
with the above documents.  This form is voluntary and optional.  It will not
be part of or considered with your application.  It will be used for
statistical purposes only.  Prohibited political recommendations with respect
to Federal employment will be returned to the applicant in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 3303.

WHERE TO APPLY:  Completed form(s) must be sent to:
                        Executive Office of the President
                        Office of Administration
                        Human Resources Management Division
                        725 17th Street, N.W., Room 4013
                        New Executive Office Building
                        Washington, D.C. 20503
Applicants submitting applications in postage-paid Government envelopes are
reminded of the legal prohibition against the use of such envelopes or other
Government property for other than officially approved activities.  These
prohibitions are contained in 5 C.F.R. 735.205, 39 U.S.C. and 18 U.S.C.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

NOTE:  Relocation expenses will NOT be paid to the applicant selected.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  A security clearance will be conducted.  Applicants for
employment must be 18 years old when appointed.

DRUG TESTING:  The applicant tentatively selected for this position may be
required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to
appointment.  After appointment, the employee will be included in the agency's
random drug testing program.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Applications will be accepted from all qualified
persons.  Consideration will be extended without discrimination for any
non-merit reasons, such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
political affiliation, marital status, age, membership or nonmembership in
employee organizations. or non disqualifying physical handicap.  Disabled
applicants, Disabled Veterans, or any other applicants eligible for
non-competitive appointment under special appointing authorities not requiring
competitive status are eligible to apply regardless of the area of
consideration and should clearly specify their special eligibility on their
application.