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THE MESSAGE BELOW IS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES, VOL. 15, #9
(JULY 15, 1994).
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Merit Promotion
Vacancy Announcement
 
Announcement No.:
94-162
 
Position:
Librarian (Depository Library Inspector)
 
Issue Date:    Closing Date:
06/27/94  08/15/94
 
Series/Grade:  Salary:
PG-1410-12     $41,600 - $54,084 pa
 
Number of Vacancies
Two (2)
 
Promotion Potential:
None
 
Geographic Location:
Washington, D.C.
 
Tour of Duty
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Duration of Appointment
Permanent
 
Organization:
Library Programs Service, Library Division,
Depository Services Staff
 
Civil Service Status Required
No (See Note)
 
Area of consideration:
All Non-Status, Status and VRA Eligibles
 
OPM Notice of Results Required:
No (See Note)
 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Incumbent serves as a professional librarian using extensive
knowledge of acceptable library practices, plans and conducts
full scope library inspections.  Analyzes Government information
needs of the congressional district population and compares these
needs to the public service strategy of the depository.
Identifies certain depository practices where significant cost
savings to the Government can be realized.  Analyzes evidence to
discover inconsistencies and patterns, and to isolate illegal or
wasteful practices.  Identifies violations of Title 44, United
States Code and the Instructions to Depository Libraries.
Conducts evaluative ratings dealing with the full scope of
depository practices.  Argues and defends, both orally and in
writing, complex legal and professional standards for depository
libraries.  Prepares comprehensive reports which accurately
reflect current conditions in the depository operation. Prepares
arguments for placing delinquent depositories on probationary
status, or for removing them from status, or for removing them
from the program.  Occasionally speaks before Documents
librarians.  Represents the Superintendent of Documents and acts
as a liaison between GPO and Federal depository libraries.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess A or B as follows: (A)
Completion of all requirements for a master's degree or 2 full
academic years of graduate study in Library Science; or (B)
Possession of professional or advanced experience or graduate
study with one year of experience in librarianship or experience
related to this position.  In addition to A or B above,
applicants must possess one additional year of experience; or,
have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree or possess
3 full years of graduate education in library science.
Additionally, applicants must possess one year of professional
experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service.
 
Note:  All non-status candidates who meet the minimum
requirements will be referred to the Office of Personnel
Management for certification. Candidates eligible for VRA
appointments and status candidates who also wish to compete
through OPM must state so and provide an additional application.
 
SPECIAL NOTE:  This position requires 40% travel.  Selectees must
be licensed to operate an automobile in that some libraries are
not located near public transportation.  The GPO will not pay
relocation costs.
 
RANKING FACTORS:  Applicants who meet the above qualification
requirements will be rated on the basis of relevant experience,
education, training, supervisory appraisal, job-related awards,
and the factors listed below.  Applicants should be specific in
documenting these areas in their application materials.
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and qualification requirements
by the closing date of the announcement.
 
1.   Knowledge of theories, principles and techniques of
librarianship.
2.   Knowledge of United States Code, Title 44, Section 1900-1915
and the Instructions to Depository Libraries.
3.   Knowledge of library administration.
4.   Ability to argue and defend legal and professional standards
for depository libraries.
5.   Ability to accurately analyze and report on complex
depository procedures.
6.   Knowledge of current depository library practices.
7.   Knowledge of public documents and related tools and indexes.
8.   Knowledge of automated library applications and systems.
 
TO APPLY: Each applicant must submit:
 
     Copy of your latest annual performance rating.
 
     Standard Form 171, "Application for Federal Employment"
 
NOTE: Submit GPO Form 2566 "Report of Merit Promotion Action: if
you want a report on the status of your application.
 
Please describe duties and responsibilities in your own words; do
not submit copies of position descriptions.
 
APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
 
Non-GPO applicants who are selected for appointment must
successfully pass a drug test.
 
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
 
LAVERNE BLACKWELL
U.S. Government Printing Office
Employment Branch, Rm. C106,
Stop PSE
North Capitol and H Streets NW
Washington, DC 20401
 
For additional information, call:
(202) 512-1118 Valerie Tripp
(202) 512-1519 TDD
 
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
Sheila McGarr, Library Programs Service (SLLD), U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20401.  Voice: 202-512-1119; fax: 202-512-1432;
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