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Library Technician - 2006/05/15 09:25
Library Technician, FP-1411-5 (Equivalent to GS-09/10)
The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html
Once you have logged in, please enter the code ADBST into the "Reference Code" field in the bottom right on the screen.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $46,351.00-$68,069.00
CLOSE DATE: 6-2-2006
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC6-A0089-CN
OPENING DATE: 5-12-2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Direct Services
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedirectservices.com/pc/applicant.html
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Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-253-573-1877-209 or mlucero@avuetech.com; by clicking on the ?Concierge? button while working in the automated system; or by contacting the Peace Corps Office of Human Resources at 202-692-1200 or hrmjobs@peacecorps.gov.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant?s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Peace Corps, Center for Field Assistance and Applied Research, Overseas Training Division, Information Collection and Exchange Unit. The incumbent observes and arranges for the secure handling of materials; assists readers with the use of the library's print and electronic resources including the use of the library's bibliographic reference sources; communicates with a wide variety of patrons with non-routine questions on borrowing privileges and the location of material and other specialized questions specific to the material; exercises good public relations practices in soliciting information; demonstrates an understanding of the demands and attitudes of various interested and affected groups; and determines the best way of formulating requests and utilizes good judgment in the selection and presentation of the information
Performs a variety of duties and tasks related to customer service. Provides efficient, courteous, and prompt in-person service. Assists patrons with use of research and reading room facilities including providing both telephone and email assistance with locating information sources and searching a variety of information technology tools available to users. Communicates with other staff to ensure good customer service.
Researches and gathers information from a variety of sources, both automated and in print or other media. Facilitates services to readers, analyzes information, and disseminates it in answer to requests or inquiries from a variety of sources. Develops files, bibliographies, finding aids, and other sources. Provides copy cataloging services using references, standards, and automated bibliographic systems. Performs additional technical duties in support of the cataloging functions of a library. Maintains and updates library catalog. Completes library acquisitions, including printed books, serial publications, multimedia items, print and on-line reference materials. Performs indexing by analyzing informational items such as journal articles or technical reports and assigning descriptive terms to facilitate retrieval of the items. Analyzes and organizes information and materials.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies.
Knowledge of the subject areas of the library's collection.
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of technical information services, including copy cataloging and Interlibrary loan services.
Ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the FP-05 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-06 or GS-8 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-05 level may be met by completion of two (2) years of graduate level education or a master's degree in library/library and information science with courses such as information organization and retrieval, cataloging and classification, abstraction, knowledge structures, information services, acquisition and collections development, reference services and resources, or other position-related courses.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.
Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally do not exceed 30 months, but they may be extended for up to 5 years.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for preference being added to your score.
This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
A six-month trial period is required.
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