Job Description
Summary
This position is serves as Director of the National Forest Service Library in Fort Collins, CO and coordinates across the Forest Service, federal and state agencies, the Library of Congress, universities, publishers and more. Leads program and develops long-range plans and policies to ensure that library services and resources support the mission of the USDA Forest Service.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Chelcy Miniat at chelcy.f.miniat@usda.gov.
Duties
- Formulate and implement library program or organization strategies that address developments in the political, economic, and social trends.
- Develop strategic plans that have effect on the content and character of regional or national-level programs, priorities, and/or initiatives.
- Promote integration of library services into other organizational program practices and/or policies.
- Provide technical leadership to formulate and develop new concepts and approaches to the solution of major library issues.
- Organize, develop, and implement plans for projects related to digitization and/or digital collection management.
- Develop acquisition and bibliographic access standards, policies, practices, programs, and guidelines for a regional or national library organization.
- Plan marketing strategies for a national or regional library or library system including developing media to promote library services and materials.
- Facilitate resolution of competing or conflicting interests among parties whose cooperation is essential to the success of a project or new initiative.
- Develop and enhance alliances with library cooperators who influence political, scientific, and policy issues that affect an organization's budget, programs, services, and operations.
- Provide leadership for a library system with multiple branches or for a large, specialized library
- Formulate accountability measures that are used to monitor, evaluate, and adjust the delivery and impact of library services.
- Plan, develop and carry out administrative activities of the library system concerned with budget and finance, personnel, collections, and equipment.
- Duties listed are at the full performance level.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/librarian-series-1410/
Work Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. To qualify, your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide university course descriptions to clarify content of coursework as necessary.
Basic Requirements for All Librarians:
For positions in this occupational series, you must meet one of the following basic requirements which includes experience and education in library science.
--Completed 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.
--Completed a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, your application 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.
In addition to the basic professional library science requirements listed above, due to the scientific nature of the customers served, applicants must also possess specialized knowledge in biological or physical sciences. To qualify, your resume or transcripts must also demonstrate 4 years of experience or 24 semester hours of college level coursework or an equivalent combination of experience and coursework in biological or physical sciences.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience in the amounts listed below.
GS-14: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include:
--Providing leadership, coordination and administration of the functions necessary to enhance the effectiveness, service delivery, and scope of a major library (e.g. regional or statewide system and/or university library system);
OR
--supervising the full range of functions for a major library branch or department including technical services and/or public services planning, implementation, and service delivery;
OR
--analyzing and implementing new methods or techniques used to solve management and organizational problems related to scientific or technical library management, leadership and service delivery.
AND
experience planning, assigning, and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
GS-15: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include:
--Providing leadership, coordination and administration of the functions necessary to enhance the effectiveness, service delivery, and scope of a major research library;
OR
--supervising the full range of public and technical services functions for a multifaceted (state or national level) library organization including planning, implementation, and service delivery;
OR
--analyzing and implementing new methods or techniques used to solve management and organizational problems with unprecedented or novel aspects related to scientific or technical library management, leadership, and service delivery.
AND
experience planning, assigning, and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
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
Please see above for required education.
Additional information
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management; however, promotion is not guaranteed.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
About the Community
Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers exciting recreational opportunities, unique cultural offerings, and is a regional center for employment and shopping. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city. Learn more about the Fort Collins area at the city website, https://www.fcgov.com/
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HR Info
To qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/librarian-series-1410/
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