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Director of the National Forest Service Library, Fort Collins, CO (apply by May 16)

  • 1.  Director of the National Forest Service Library, Fort Collins, CO (apply by May 16)

    Posted May 05, 2016 08:35 AM


    Supervisory Librarian


    FOREST SERVICE


    Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/437646100 



    Work Schedule is Full-Time - Permanent

    Opened Monday 5/2/2016(3 day(s) ago)


     Closes Monday 5/16/2016(11 day(s) away)






    • Salary Range

      $107,272.00 to $126,183.00 / Per Year


    • Series & Grade

      GS-1410-14/15


    • Promotion Potential

      15


    • Supervisory Status

      Yes




    • Who May Apply

      US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.


    • Control Number

      437646100


    • Job Announcement Number

      16-RES-251516DP-AL








    Job Overview


    Summary



    A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.


    It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.


     


    Selectee will be the Director of the National Forest Service Library who has responsibility for overall technical and administrative management of library functions. The position is located at Rocky Mountain Research Station headquarters in Fort Collins, CO. 

    For more information about this position contact Jan Engert at 970-498-1377 or jengert@fs.fed.us.

    This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 16-RES-251516G-AL. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.

    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.




    Duties



    Duties listed are at the full performance level.

    Selectee will have overall responsibility for the oversight and administration of the National Forest Service Library, including long-range planning and establishing program goals and objectives. 

    Plans for and directs the establishment and implementation of acquisition, cataloging, collection development, circulation, and research policies and services, utilizing knowledge of latest state-of-the-art technology.

    Plans for and determines scope and coverage of the library collections, considering special requirements and the literature of the subject fields.  Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects related to digitization and/or digital collection management. 

    Formulates and administers policies affecting the National Forest Service Library.  Establishes policy where none exists, adapts/modifies parts of existing National Forest Service Library policy.  Explores and establishes long-range development plans and short term strategies.

    Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Library program’s program planning, program execution, program evaluation, and financial management functions. Analyzes workload, objectives, and requirements of assigned program to establish efficient management practices, determine personnel and administrative fund requirements, and assure the highest degree of proficiency in the development and execution of assigned programs. 

    Comprehensive knowledge of international cooperation and standards among library associations and institutions such as OCLC, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, and the National Information Standards Organization. 

    Represents the National Forest Service Library on matters pertaining to the work of the Library in conference with cooperative program partners, vendors, exchange partners, publishers, donors, government agencies, etc., and at meetings of international committees, professional organizations, standard-making bodies, etc.

    Promotes and maintains active liaison with other libraries, information centers, networks, universities, research institutes, government agencies and individuals for the exchange of ideas and to develop new and improved library systems, techniques and services, and to provide mutually effective research and reference services by sharing resources.

    Supervisory Responsibilities (25% or more): Provides technical and administrative supervision to employees in a variety of professional and non-professional occupations.  Directs the operations of the National Forest Service Library through subordinate supervisors. Establishes overall priorities, provides general instructions, sets standards and reviews work, and resolves unusual and difficult problems beyond supervisors’ capabilities.





    Travel Required



    • Occasional Travel

    • Travel 1-2 weeks/yr required for presentations, training, leadership meetings




    Relocation Authorized



    • Yes

    • Basic moving expenses allowed per Federal Travel Regulations







    Job Requirements



    Key Requirements



    • US Citizenship is required.

    • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

    • A 1-year probationary period is required.



    Qualifications



    Basic Requirements: You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered for this position.  Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.  Transcripts must be provided with the application to validate that educational requirements are met.  

    All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science; as a standard practice applicants enter postions at this level on the basis of a master's degree in library science.

    Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below.

    A. Completion of 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; 
    --OR--
    B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant 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.

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 

    Foreign Education:     Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Applicants must provide documentation with their application that the education was evaluated by a U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website at http://www.ed.gov.

    Additional Experience Requirements for GS-14 and GS-15: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirement above, applicants must have specialized experience in the amounts required for the grade levels as shown below. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements.  Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 

    One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

    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;
    --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.

    GS-15: I have 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; 
    --supervising the full range of public and technical services functions for a complex 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.

    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.

    To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
    Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probation period (unless prior service is creditable).
    May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.