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From: Shirley Loo <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: GS-9 Library Technician Supervisory Position at the Library of
Congress, CRS
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This posting (#980027) for a GS-9 library technician supervisory position
closes March 5, 1998.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Washington, DC 20540-2295
*** VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ***
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^ Vacancy Announcement Number 980027 ^
^ Opening Date: February 2, 1998 ^
^ Closing Date: March 5, 1998 ^
^ ^
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THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Title/Series/Grade: Supervisory Library Technician
(Supervisor Product Distribution)
GS-1411-9 (8819) $30,257 - $39,338*
*The individual selected for this position will receive applicable locality
pay adjustment.
Position Location: Subject Specialization Section, Library Services Division,
Congressional Research Service; James Madison Memorial
Building
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Supervisory, non-bargaining unit position
Number of Vacancies: One
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Product Distribution Center is the vehicle through which the
Congressional Research Service (CRS) distributes all of its products. In
addition to the distribution of all CRS products, the center staffs a customer
service desk and has responsibility for inventory maintenance. Incumbent will
direct the work of the Product Distribution Center through subordinate staff;
resolve complaints concerning work performed; evaluate work performance of
staff and make recommendations for staff recognition; motivate staff to work
as a coordinated team; identify training needs of the staff and provide required
training; promote the spirit and practice of the EEO/AA program and carry out
personnel management responsibilities; participate in short and long range
planning and policy decisions; recommend and develop systems and
guidelines for implementing changes in administrative procedures and
operations; use automated systems to generate statistical reports and to train
appropriate staff; serve as the office manager maintaining administrative and
personnel functions; maintain daily, weekly and monthly work assigned and
completed; and draft confidential and other administrative correspondence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six months of specialized experience at the GS-8 level in the Federal service
or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the Federal service which
demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the following knowledge, skills,
or abilities (KSAs):
* Ability to supervise and manage a diverse staff.
* Ability to communicate and interact with others.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (KSAs):
Quality ranking factors are presented in ALL CAPS. The statements following
each factor relate to the specific duties of the position.
1.ABILITY TO SUPERVISE AND MANAGE A DIVERSE STAFF--to resolve
problems, set priorities, manage workflow, and plan and organize work; to
motivate, train, and evaluate staff; and to promote the spirit and practice of the
EEO/AA program.
2.ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND INTERACT WITH OTHERS--to elicit
information from individuals or diverse groups by using interviewing techniques
to respond to requests and/or resolve problems; and to interact and
coordinate work assignments with staff in related organizational units.
3.ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES--to apply management principles, practices, and methods to
develop, interpret and implement operational and procedural guidelines.
4.KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS--to operate word processing software and various database
systems to search, retrieve, display, manipulate and process data and to
produce and generate reports.
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE OF THE KSAs: Applicants must
address each KSA on a separate sheet of plain paper in order to be
considered for this vacancy. Applicants should not simply repeat entries from
their employment application in addressing each KSA, but should elaborate
on any specific experience (as an employee or volunteer), training,
educational courses, and awards that demonstrate possession of the
identified KSAs. Publications are available in libraries and book stores to help
guide you in addressing the KSAs. Each KSA must be addressed
individually and MUST NOT exceed one page each.
EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants are first assessed against the minimum
qualifications requirements for the position. To be minimally qualified,
applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of competence in the
knowledge, education and/or experience as specified in the announcement.
Applicants who are minimally qualified will be further evaluated to determine
the degree to which they possess the KSAs identified as quality ranking
factors. These KSAs are assigned values for the purpose of rating. This
rating process will determine who will be referred to the selecting official for
further consideration. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED
INFORMATION BY THE FINAL CLOSING DATE WILL NOT RECEIVE
FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
REMARKS:
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate
personnel security/suitability investigation.
The Library reserves the right to fill any number of the above-described
positions that are or become vacant during the life of this vacancy
announcement.
Applicants who are referred for interview must complete a Declaration for
Federal Employment (OF-306).
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* HOW TO APPLY: Submit a Standard Form 171 - Application for *
* Federal Employment, or the Optional Application for Federal *
* Employment - OF 612, or a Federal-style resume (see attached)*
* a description of competence on the KSAs on plain paper, *
* and any other required attachments to: *
* *
* LIBRARY OF CONGRESS *
* HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS OFFICE *
* 101 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SE, LM 107 *
* WASHINGTON, DC 20540-2295 *
* *
* NOTE: For copies of this vacancy announcement, applications *
* or information on other Library of Congress opportunities, *
* please call our Employment Office at (202) 707-5627 or our *
* employment hotline at (202) 707-4315. All applications must *
* be received by the final closing date to receive *
* consideration for this Vacancy Announcement; postmarked *
* applications will not be accepted. *
* Individuals who are not currently employed by the Library *
* must also return the "Background Survey Questionnaire." *
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Here's what your Federal style resume must contain
in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement
JOB INFORMATION
Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are
applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code) and day and evening phone
numbers (with area code)
Social Security Number
Country of Citizenship
Highest Federal civilian grade held
EDUCATION
High School
-- Name, city, and State
-- Date of diploma or GED
Colleges and universities
-- Name, city, and State
-- Majors
-- Type & year of degree(s) received
(If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or
quarter hours)
Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy announcement
requests it
TH E LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WORK EXPERIENCE
Give the following information for your paid and nonpaid work experience
related to the job for which you are applying
-- Job title (include series & grade if Federal job)
-- Duties & Accomplishments
-- Employer's name & address
-- Supervisor's name and & number
-- Starting & ending dates (month/year)
-- Hours per week
-- Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Job-related training courses
Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware,
tools, machinery, typing speed
Job-related certificates and licenses
Job-related honors, awards, and accomplishments, for example, publications,
memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public
speaking, and performance awards
(Give dates but do not send documents unless requested)
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before hiring, the agency will ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all
information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of
your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work;
or you may be fined or jailed.
