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>Subject: Vacancy Announcement for Manager of PTO's Library
>Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 08:44:21 -0500
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>Doria,
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>I have been trying to post this to FEDLIB, but it keeps bouncing back. Can
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>Maxine
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>> The following vacancy announcements are for the same position. One is for
>> someone with Library Management experience but no MLS, and the other is
>> for the person with an MLS. Please post. Thanks.
>>
>>
>> FORM CD-260 REV. 6-86 DAO 202-335
>>
>> MERIT PROGRAM Announcement Number: Issue Date: Closing Date:
>> PTO-98-344 OR PTO-98-345 12/28/98 1/22/99
>> This position may be filled by a Technical Information Specialist
>> (PTO-98-344)or a Librarian (PTO-98-343). See next Vacancy Announcement.
>>
>> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
>> Title, Series, and Grade Supervisory Technical Information Specialist
>> GS-1412-15 Position is at the full performance level Competitive Service
>> Non Bargaining Unit
>> Vacancy Location Patent and Trademark Office, Search and Information
>> Resources Administration, Office of Director - Scientific and Technical
>> Information Center (STIC) Arlington, VA
>> Area of Consideration PTO Employees with Status, Current Federal Employees
>> with Status, Non-Status Applicants, Reinstatement Eligibles, DOC Surplus,
>> Displaced Employees in local commuting area
>> Duties:
>> The incumbent serves as the Director of the Office of Scientific and
>> Technical Information Center that consists of the following, three
>> divisions: Scientific Literature Division, Biotechnology/Chemical
>> Division, and Foreign Documents Division. The primary function of the
>> Office is to acquire, maintain and provide access to collections of
>> scientific and technical literature in printed form, microfilm, and
>> electronic format. The incumbent develops and implements policies
>> necessary to achieve the Office goals; prepares, presents and justifies
>> budget requests that include annual budget operating plans, program
>> enhancement requests and adjustments to base requests. Manages
>> high-dollar contracts for various programs designed to facilitate access
>> to scientific and technical information clients.
>>
>> Summary of Qualification Requirements:
>> Applicants must have had one year of experience which has equipped them
>> with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform
>> the duties of the position, which is typical to the work of the position
>> to be filled, and is equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal
>> Service. Status applicants considered under Merit Program Procedures are
>> subject to time-in-grade requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604.
>> CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be determined to be well qualified if they
>> score 90 or higher when rated against the crediting plan.
>>
>> Evaluation of Qualified Candidates:
>> will be on the basis of experience, training, awards, supervisory
>> appraisals, and the following factors. Failure to address each factor may
>> have an impact upon your ranking.
>> 1. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of
>> librarianship to develop new approaches to dealing with user needs.
>> 2. Knowledge of library science and information management technology
>> and dissemination systems including: state of the art computer and
>> communications technologies to develop and implement programs and novel
>> approaches for storage, retrieval, delivery, and dissemination of
>> scientific and technical literature.
>> 3. Knowledge of regulations governing contract procurement and
>> administration and other related COTR responsibilities.
>> 4. Ability to supervise and perform management duties.
>> Selective Factor: Candidate must posses the following for consideration:
>> 1. Ability to manage a diverse scientific and technical library.
>>
>> How To Apply - SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1. Candidates may submit a
>> SF-171, Application for Federal Employment, an OF-612 or resume 2. Most
>> recent supervisory appraisal and a recent copy of a SF-50, Notification of
>> Personnel Action (Status Candidates Only) 3. Vacancy announcement number
>> and position title must be recorded on the application submitted. 4.
>> College transcript or List of College Courses and Certificate of
>> Scholastic Achievement. Status candidates may submit a copy of SF-50,
>> Notification of Personnel Action, showing current or past classification.
>> 5. Status candidates who want to be considered under both merit
>> promotion and competitive procedures must submit two complete
>> applications. If only one is received, it will be considered under the
>> merit promotion announcement. 6. Statement of qualifications relating
>> to the Selective Factor and each of the Ranking Factors. For Specific
>> Information Call: Carl Dolder (703) 305-8185 TTD# (703)308-6645 or
>> Relay System For more employment opportunities visit our web site at
>> WWW.USPTO.GOV
>> Mailing Address: Patent and Trademark Office Office of Human Resources Box
>> 171 Washington, DC 20231 Where To Apply In Person: Patent and
>> Trademark Office Office of Human Resources 2011 Crystal Drive CPK1 - 707
>> Arlington, VA
>> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
>> All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, race color,
>> sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation,
>> non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation,
>> affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
>> I. Regardless of Which Application Form/Format is used, Applicants
>> should address the following:
>> 1. The announcement number, title and grade of the position for which
>> you are applying.
>> 2. Personal information
>> a. Full name, mailing address (including ZIP Code), home and work
>> telephone numbers (including area codes)
>> b. Social security number
>> c. Country of citizenship
>> d. Veteran's preference: If you wish to claim 5-point veterans
>> preference or if you are applying under the Veterans Readjustment
>> Appointment provisions, you must include dates of military service and a
>> copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214.
>> If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you must also include
>> SF-15 and the appropriate proof required by that form.
>> e. Competitive status: if you are a current or former Federal employee,
>> and if the announcement is open to status applicants only or if you wish
>> to be considered as a status applicant, you must submit a copy of your
>> SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows you have status.
>> f. Highest federal civilian grade held, including job series and dates
>> held.
>> 3. Education
>> a. High school - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known) and date you
>> received diploma or GED.
>> b. Colleges and universities - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if
>> known), majors(s), type(s) of degree(s) received and date(s) received. If
>> you did not receive a degree, show total credits earned and indicate
>> whether semester or quarter hours. Submit copies of undergraduate and/or
>> graduate transcripts if the announcement specifies minimum education
>> requirements, if you are qualifying based on allowable substitution of
>> education for experience or if you are qualifying based on Superior
>> Academic Achievement (see the announcement for details).
>> 4. Job-Related Work Experience (Paid and Non paid)
>> a. Job title (include series and grade if Federal)
>> b. Duties and accomplishments
>> c. Employer's name and address
>> d. Supervisor's name and telephone number
>> e. Starting and ending dates (month and year)
>> f. Hours per week,
>> g. Salary
>> h. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
>> 5. Other Qualifications
>> a. Job-related training courses (title and year)
>> b. Job-related skills (i.e., other languages, computer
>> hardware/software, tools machinery, etc.)
>> c. Typing and/or stenography speed
>> d. Job-related certificates and licenses (current only). Do not send
>> copies unless required in the announcement.
>> e. Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments (i.e.,
>> publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership
>> activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Give dates but do
>> not send documents unless requested.
>> II. CTAP/ICTAP
>> 1. CTAP candidates must apply for the vacancy, submit proof of
>> eligibility for CTAP consideration, have a current performance rating of
>> record of at least fully successful or the equivalent, and be within the
>> Washington, D.C. Commuting area.
>> III. GENERAL INFORMATION
>> 1. Applicants must apply at their own expense; applications mailed in
>> Government postage-paid envelopes or faxed from another Federal government
>> agency fax machine will not be considered.
>> 2. Applicants must ensure that their complete application is postmarked
>> no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
>> 3. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing
>> date of the vacancy announcement.
>> 4. Applicants must be citizens of the United States (or owe allegiance
>> to the United States).
>> 5. Applicants with disabilities, disabled veterans, or any other
>> applicants eligible for non-competitive appointment under special
>> appointing authorities not requiring competitive status should clearly
>> specify their special eligibility on their application.
>> 6. If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must
>> confirm their selective service registration status. Certification forms
>> are available at most Federal agency personnel offices or from the U.S.
>> Office of Personnel Management.
>> 7. Applications will not be returned to applicants.
>> 8. Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of a vacancy
>> announcement as soon as possible after a selection is made.
>> 9. If a vacancy is for a supervisory or managerial position, the
>> selectee may have to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
>> 10. If a vacant position is filled at a grade below the full performance
>> level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. However,
>> this implies no promise or guarantee of promotion.
>> 11. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on
>> OPM Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
>> 12. Privacy Act requirements (PL 93-579): the application forms
>> prescribed are used to determine qualification for promotion,
>> reassignment, or employment and are authorized under Title 5, U.S.C.
>> sections 3302 and 3360.
>> 13. Candidates outside of the PTO who are referred for consideration
>> will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment,
>> OF-306.
>> 14. For any vacancy, employees of the Department of Commerce may be
>> considered before other applicants.
>> 15. Relocation expenses will be paid at the discretion of the selecting
>> official.
>>
>>
>> FORM CD-260 REV. 6-86 DAO 202-335 MERIT PROGRAM Announcement Number:
>> Issue Date: Closing Date: PTO-98-343 12/28/98 1/22/99
>> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
>> Title, Series, and Grade Director, Librarian GS-1410-15. Position is at
>> the full performance level Competitive Service Non Bargaining Unit
>> Vacancy Location Patent and Trademark Office, Search and Information
>> Resources Administration, Officer of the Director - Scientific and
>> Technical Information Center (STIC), Arlington, VA
>> Area of Consideration PTO Employees with Status, Current Federal Employees
>> with Status, Non-Status Applicants, Reinstatement Eligibles, DOC Surplus,
>> Displaced Employees in local commuting area
>> Duties: This position may be filled by a Librarian or a Technical
>> Information Specialist (PTO-98-344)
>> Applicants must have completed all of the requirements for a master's
>> degree of 2 full academic years of graduate study in library science in an
>> accredited college or university, and must have 1 year experience
>> equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
>> The incumbent serves as the Director of the Office of Scientific and
>> Technical Information Center that consists of the following, three
>> divisions: Scientific Literature Division, Biotechnology/Chemical
>> Division, and Foreign Documents Division. The primary function of the
>> Office is to acquire, maintain and provide access to collections of
>> scientific and technical literature in printed form, microfilm, and
>> electronic format. The incumbent develops and implements policies
>> necessary to achieve the Office goals; prepares, presents and justifies
>> budget requests that include annual budget operating plans, program
>> enhancement requests and adjustments to base requests. Manages
>> high-dollar contracts for various programs designed to facilitate access
>> to scientific and technical information clients.
>>
>> Summary of Qualification Requirements:
>> Applicants must have had one year of experience which has equipped them
>> with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform
>> the duties of the position, which is typical to the work of the position
>> to be filled, and is equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal
>> Service. Status applicants considered under Merit Program Procedures are
>> subject to time-in-grade requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604.
>> CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be determined to be well qualified if they
>> score 90 or higher when rated against the crediting plan.
>> Evaluation of Qualified Candidates:
>> will be on the basis of experience, training, awards, supervisory
>> appraisals, and the following factors. Failure to address each factor may
>> have an impact upon your ranking.
>> 1. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of
>> librarianship to develop new approaches to dealing with user needs.
>> 2. Knowledge of library science and information management technology
>> and dissemination systems including: state of the art computer and
>> communications technologies to develop and implement programs and novel
>> approaches for storage, retrieval, delivery, and dissemination of
>> scientific and technical literature.
>> 3. Knowledge of regulations governing contract procurement and
>> administration and other related COTR responsibilities.
>> 4. Ability to supervise and perform management duties.
>> Selective Factor: Candidate must posses the following for consideration:
>> 1. Ability to manage a diverse scientific and technical information
>> library.
>>
>> How To Apply - SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1. Candidates may submit a
>> SF-171, Application for Federal Employment, an OF-612 or resume. 2. Most
>> recent supervisory appraisal and a recent copy of a SF-50, Notification of
>> Personnel Action (Status Candidates Only) 3. Vacancy announcement number
>> and position title must be recorded on the application submitted. 4.
>> College transcript or List of College Courses and Certificate of
>> Scholastic Achievement. Status candidates may submit a copy of SF-50,
>> Notification of Personnel Action, showing current or past classification.
>> 5. Status candidates who want to be considered under both merit
>> promotion and competitive procedures must submit two complete
>> applications. If only one is received, it will be considered under the
>> merit promotion announcement. 6. Statement of qualifications relating
>> to the Selective Factor and each of the Ranking Factors.
>> For Specific Information Call: Carl Dolder (703) 305-8185 TTD#
>> (703)308-6645 or Relay System For more employment opportunities visit our
>> web site at WWW.USPTO.GOV
>> Mailing Address: Patent and Trademark Office Office of Human Resources Box
>> 171 Washington, DC 20231 Where To Apply In Person: Patent and
>> Trademark Office Office of Human Resources 2011 Crystal Drive CPK1 - 707
>> Arlington, VA
>> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
>> All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, race color,
>> sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation,
>> non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation,
>> affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
>> I. Regardless of Which Application Form/Format is used, Applicants
>> should address the following:
>> 1. The announcement number, title and grade of the position for which
>> you are applying.
>> 2. Personal information
>> a. Full name, mailing address (including ZIP Code), home and work
>> telephone numbers (including area codes)
>> b. Social security number
>> c. Country of citizenship
>> d. Veteran's preference: If you wish to claim 5-point veterans
>> preference or if you are applying under the Veterans Readjustment
>> Appointment provisions, you must include dates of military service and a
>> copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214.
>> If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you must also include
>> SF-15 and the appropriate proof required by that form.
>> e. Competitive status: if you are a current or former Federal employee,
>> and if the announcement is open to status applicants only or if you wish
>> to be considered as a status applicant, you must submit a copy of your
>> SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows you have status.
>> f. Highest federal civilian grade held, including job series and dates
>> held.
>> 3. Education
>> a. High school - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known) and date you
>> received diploma or GED.
>> b. Colleges and universities - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if
>> known), majors(s), type(s) of degree(s) received and date(s) received. If
>> you did not receive a degree, show total credits earned and indicate
>> whether semester or quarter hours. Submit copies of undergraduate and/or
>> graduate transcripts if the announcement specifies minimum education
>> requirements, if you are qualifying based on allowable substitution of
>> education for experience or if you are qualifying based on Superior
>> Academic Achievement (see the announcement for details).
>> 4. Job-Related Work Experience (Paid and Non paid)
>> a. Job title (include series and grade if Federal)
>> b. Duties and accomplishments
>> c. Employer's name and address
>> d. Supervisor's name and telephone number
>> e. Starting and ending dates (month and year)
>> f. Hours per week,
>> g. Salary
>> h. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
>> 5. Other Qualifications
>> a. Job-related training courses (title and year)
>> b. Job-related skills (i.e., other languages, computer
>> hardware/software, tools machinery, etc.)
>> c. Typing and/or stenography speed
>> d. Job-related certificates and licenses (current only). Do not send
>> copies unless required in the announcement.
>> e. Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments (i.e.,
>> publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership
>> activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Give dates but do
>> not send documents unless requested.
>> II. CTAP/ICTAP
>> 1. CTAP candidates must apply for the vacancy, submit proof of
>> eligibility for CTAP consideration, have a current performance rating of
>> record of at least fully successful or the equivalent, and be within the
>> Washington, D.C. Commuting area.
>> III. GENERAL INFORMATION
>> 1. Applicants must apply at their own expense; applications mailed in
>> Government postage-paid envelopes or faxed from another Federal government
>> agency fax machine will not be considered.
>> 2. Applicants must ensure that their complete application is postmarked
>> no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
>> 3. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing
>> date of the vacancy announcement.
>> 4. Applicants must be citizens of the United States (or owe allegiance
>> to the United States).
>> 5. Applicants with disabilities, disabled veterans, or any other
>> applicants eligible for non-competitive appointment under special
>> appointing authorities not requiring competitive status should clearly
>> specify their special eligibility on their application.
>> 6. If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must
>> confirm their selective service registration status. Certification forms
>> are available at most Federal agency personnel offices or from the U.S.
>> Office of Personnel Management.
>> 7. Applications will not be returned to applicants.
>> 8. Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of a vacancy
>> announcement as soon as possible after a selection is made.
>> 9. If a vacancy is for a supervisory or managerial position, the
>> selectee may have to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
>> 10. If a vacant position is filled at a grade below the full performance
>> level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. However,
>> this implies no promise or guarantee of promotion.
>> 11. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on
>> OPM Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
>> 12. Privacy Act requirements (PL 93-579): the application forms
>> prescribed are used to determine qualification for promotion,
>> reassignment, or employment and are authorized under Title 5, U.S.C.
>> sections 3302 and 3360.
>> 13. Candidates outside of the PTO who are referred for consideration
>> will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment,
>> OF-306.
>> 14. For any vacancy, employees of the Department of Commerce may be
>> considered before other applicants.
>> Relocation expenses will be paid at the discretion of the selecting
>> official.
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