Supervisory Librarian (Law)

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Educational Requirements AND Specialized Experience Requirements. BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualification Standards for Librarian Series, 1410 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.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-14 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 performing at least 4 of 5 of the following duties: Managing and directing comprehensive law library operations and services. Providing advanced legal research, reference, and information services. Managing legal research collections, electronic resources, and information technologies. Developing and implementing strategic plans and operational improvements for law library programs.

Providing leadership and direction to professional library staff and teams. IMPORTANT: A full year of work is 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

This position is located in the Knowledge Management Section (KMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast-paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, KMS provides services to Division employees as part of the Justice Department (JMD) libraries network.

With the exception of materials specific to the Civil Division in a consolidated collection, the ATR Library consists largely of antitrust specific materials to be used by its staff nationwide.

As a Supervisory Librarian (Law), you will provide: Advanced Reference and Research Services Program Administration, Budgeting, and Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships, Projects, and Contract Management Supervisory Operations Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.