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[Cross-posted to LLSDC and LAW-LIB ...... with apologies for
duplication. Please note the vacancy announcement is intermittent
(on-call/seasonal) as defined in the "Type of Appointment" section.
-Emily Carr/Law Library of Congress]
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The Library of Congress Human Resources Operations Office is
currently accepting applications for possible consideration for
Vacancy Announcement Number 990264 Librarian (Law). Enclosed is a
copy of the vacancy announcement. Please share with as many
prospective candidates as possible.
Individuals who wish to apply must submit an Application for Federal
Employment (Standard Form 171), or the Optional Application for
Federal Employment (OF 612) or the Federal Style Resume, a statement
addressing each of the quality ranking factors (KSAs) contained in the
announcement and the Library of Congress Background Survey
Questionnaire.
The Vacancy Announcement, the survey form and the application may be
obtained from the Library of Congress, Human Resources Operations
Office, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Room LM-107, Washington, DC
20540-2295 or by calling (202) 707-5627. The Library of Congress is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
See also Vacancy Announcement 990264
<gopher://marvel.loc.gov:70/00/employee/employ/employ.ops/990264> and
OPM's Optional Application for Federal Employment via
<http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm>
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Washington, DC 20540-2295
*** VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ***
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Vacancy Announcement Number 990264
Opening Date: October 25, 1999
losing Date: November 26, 1999
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THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN,
MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Title/Series/Grade:
Librarian (Law)
(Legal Reference Librarian)
GS-1410-11 (11004) $37,744 - $49,066*
(Legal Reference Specialist)
GS-1410-12 (11003) $45,236 - $58,808*
* The individuals selected for these positions will receive the
applicable locality pay adjustment.
Tour of Duty:
Individual appointed to this position must be able and willing to
work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the congressional and
public service requirements of the division. (Incumbents are exempt
from flex-time and compressed flex-time schedules).
Position Location:
Law Library Reading Room, Public Services Division, Law Library
Services Directorate, Law Library of Congress; James Madison Memorial
Building
Promotion Potential:
Promotion Plan to GS-13
Type of Appointment:
Intermittent*
Non-supervisory, bargaining unit position
*NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as less than full-time
employment, and does not involve a regular schedule. The Law Library
intends to use persons selected under this vacancy announcement for
evening, holiday, and weekend work generally less than 40 hours per
week.
Number of Vacancies: Two
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
GS-11/12: The Legal Reference Librarian (Specialist) provides legal
and legislative research assistance and reference guidance to readers
in person, by telephone, and through written (postal and Internet)
correspondence. Identifies sources from indefinite or incomplete
references using United States (federal and state), foreign,
international and comparative law and legislative bibliographic and
reference sources. Uses and provides assistance in the use of on-line
systems/resources and printed card catalogues. Drafts written replies
to requests for legal and legislative information requiring the
identification of authoritative, timely and pertinent sources; and
provides research assistance to Members of Congress, their staffs,
congressional committees, Federal courts, government agencies, and
embassies. Is responsible for United States federal and state
collection development and management of assigned jurisdiction/subject
collections, which includes evaluating, reporting and recommending the
assignment of publications to/from the Law Library Reading Room
reference collections. Interprets factual scenarios and applies
United States legal principles in directing patrons to applicable
sources that authoritatively address legal and legislative issues
presented. Conducts tours of and orientations to the Division,
Directorate, Service Unit and/or the Library for foreign dignitaries
and distinguished visitors, and weekly briefings for congressional
staff. May provide substantive legal briefings to foreign dignitaries
or others upon request. The incumbent also participates in various
other Public Services Division programs and projects.
GS-12: In addition to the above, may participate as an instructor in
the Congressional Legal Instructional Program, designing curriculum,
developing materials, delivering lectures and providing on-site
practicum. Provides reference assistance in foreign, international
and comparative law. Conducts analytical and/or descriptive legal
research on special projects as assigned. May represent the Law
Library on professional committees within and outside the Library of
Congress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level in the
Federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the
Federal service or completion of all requirements for a doctoral
degree (Ph.D or equivalent) or three full academic years of graduate
education in library science or subject-matter area appropriate to the
position, either of which demonstrates a minimum level of proficiency
in the following knowledge, skills, or abilities (KSAs):
* Knowledge of American Law.
* Ability to interact with diverse populations.
* Knowledge of reference services and sources.
* Ability to communicate in writing.
GS-12: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the
Federal service or a comparable level of difficulty outside the
Federal service which demonstrates a minimum level of proficiency in
the following knowledge, skills, or abilities (KSAs):
* Knowledge of American Law.
* Ability to interact with diverse populations.
* Knowledge of reference services and sources.
* Ability to communicate in writing.
NOTE: For this position an applicant's education must be
supplemented by completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal
study in an accredited law school; or
Four years of legal and legislative reference experience which
provides:
* A working knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices,
techniques, terminology and expressions of law librarianship, and
legal research/reference;
* An understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and
techniques of legal and legislative research and analysis;
* An ability to acquire additional knowledge and skills about law
librarianship, legal research methodologies and reference services,
and legal bibliography; and
* Some knowledge of legal and legislative literature resources
relating to legal reference and law librarianship.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (KSAs):
Quality ranking factors are presented in ALL CAPS. The statements
following each factor relate to specific duties of the position.
1. KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN LAW-- to conduct legal/legislative research
and/or provide reference services to Members of Congress, their
staffs, congressional committees and other readers; draft replies to
requests for legal and legislative information; compiles
bibliographies; and coordinate access to materials from other Library
of Congress collections.
2. ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS-- to obtain factual
information; direct patrons to pertinent sources; respond to Members
of Congress, their staff, and congressional committee staff inquiries;
assist Federal Government judges and court staff; and guide public
readers in the use of on-line and printed card catalogues. May
conduct tours, briefings and orientations; represent the Law Library
on professional committees; and may participate, as an instructor, in
the Congressional Legal Instructional
Program.
3. KNOWLEDGE OF REFERENCE SERVICES AND SOURCES-- to identify
materials using bibliographic and reference sources, compile
bibliographies; direct patrons; provide reference assistance to
readers concerning foreign, international and
comparative legal and legislative inquiries; recommend the
acquisition of materials for the permanent legal collection; and the
assignment of items to/from the Reading Room's reference collections.
May be assigned special projects involving research, reference and
collection management/development.
4. ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN WRITING-- to draft replies including
reference letters, memoranda and reports. May be assigned to develop
and produce pathfinders, research guides, briefing and orientation
documents, legal research course materials, and special reports.
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE ON THE KSAs: Applicants must address
each KSA on a separate sheet of plain paper in order to be considered
for this vacancy. Applicants should not simply repeat entries from
their employment application in addressing each KSA, but should
elaborate on any specific experience (as an employee or volunteer),
training, educational courses, and awards that demonstrate possession
of the identified KSAs. Publications are available in libraries and
book stores to help guide you in addressing the KSAs. Each KSA must
be addressed individually and MUST NOT exceed one page each.
EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants are first assessed against the
minimum qualifications requirements for the position. To be minimally
qualified, applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of competence
in the knowledge, skills, or abilities (KSAs) required to perform the
duties of the position, and must have the length of time and level of
education and/or experience as specified in the announcement.
Applicants who are minimally qualified will be further evaluated to
determine the degree to which they possess the KSAs identified as
quality ranking factors. These KSAs are assigned values for purposes
of rating. This rating process will determine who will be referred to
the selecting official for further consideration.
REMARKS:
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an
appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
The Library reserves the right to fill any number of the
above-described positions that are or become vacant during the life of
this vacancy announcement.
Applicants who are referred for interview must complete Declaration
For Federal Employment (OF-306).
Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite to the Library of
Congress require completion of a one year probationary period.
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The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States
and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. As
such all positions are in the excepted service.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a Standard Form 171 - Application for Federal
Employment, or the Optional Application for Federal Employment - OF
612, or a Federal-style resume (see attached) a description of
competence on the KSAs on plain paper, and any other required
attachments to:
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE--STAFFING/RECRUITMENT GROUP
101 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SE, LM 107
WASHINGTON, DC 20540-2295
NOTE: For copies of this vacancy announcement, applications or
information on other Library of Congress opportunities, please call
our Employment Office at (202) 707-5627 or our employment hotline at
(202) 707-4315. All applications must be received by the final closing
date to receive consideration for this Vacancy Announcement;
postmarked applications will not be accepted. CURRENT AND FORMER
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR MOST RECENT
SF-50 WITH THE APPLICATION. Individuals who are not currently
employed by the Library must also return the "Background Survey
Questionnaire."
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Here's what your Federal style resume must contain in addition to
specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement
JOB INFORMATION
Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job for which you
are applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code) and day and evening phone
numbers (with area code)
Social Security Number
Country of Citizenship
Highest Federal civilian grade held
EDUCATION
High School
-- Name, city, and State
-- Date of diploma or GED
Colleges and universities
-- Name, city, and State
-- Majors
-- Type & year of degree(s) received
(If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether
semester or
quarter hours)
Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy
announcement requests it
WORK EXPERIENCE
Give the following information for your paid and nonpaid work
experience related to the job for which you are applying
-- Job title (include series & grade if Federal job)
-- Duties & Accomplishments
-- Employer's name & address
-- Supervisor's name and & number
-- Starting & ending dates (month/year)
-- Hours per week
-- Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Job-related training courses
Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer
software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed
Job-related certificates and licenses
Job-related honors, awards, and accomplishments, for example,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies,
leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards
(Give dates but do not send documents unless requested)
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before hiring, the agency will ask you to sign and certify the
accuracy of all information in your application. If you make a false
statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you
may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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