Summary This position is located in the Library Department, Education Services (ES) at Phoenix HCS, Phoenix AZ. The Librarian provides information resources, research information and training materials to all levels, from specific, highly complex database searching and educational development to fulfilling routine day-to-day information needs. In addition to serving the medical center employees, the Librarian serves academic faculty, residents and students in the medical and surgical specialties. Responsibilities Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Responsible for database management of Library hardware and software. Implements, maintains and troubleshoots online Library software. Ensures medical staff, library staff and customers receive individual up-to-date training in use of library systems. Evaluates Library program requirements and maintains statistical data in support of these programs. Applies management principles, theories and techniques in the development of studies. Develops data capture methodologies to track progress of library programs, services and initiatives, and analyzes segments of library business process to report results. Compiles, analyzes and reports fiscal statistical data to VA Library Network regarding gains and losses of library materials and Ejournals, usage of these materials, interlibrary loan statistics located within the three major library material collections, and determines renewal or depletion of library materials in compliance with budgetary expenditures. Analyzes accuracy of budget requirement requests, estimates, and prepares narrative justifications for budgetary planning. Gathers information for assigned programs and reviews budget formulations and workload analysis. Serves as the approving official, analyzes and submits fiscal year budget estimates and reviews estimates for authenticity throughout the fiscal year making adjustment when required, and monitors department control points for the various department programs. Responsible for the management and procurement of the administrative journal, book, and video programs. Analyzes existing inventory, formulates yearly requirements, procures and maintains budgetary and usage statistics. Responsible for assessing and identifying present and future equipment needs within the library. Responsible for performing administrative functions such as conducting surveys of utilization of space, personnel and equipment, and developing operational programs. Performs in depth analysis of stable work processes or service delivery practices to identify reasonable and efficient quality measurements tailored to the activity, initiating corrective action, distributing workload among positions and skills mix of employees needed to do the work. Conceives implements and manages new initiatives and special projects to strengthen, facilitate, integrate, and promote visibility of the library's programs and services. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative or qualitative basis the effectiveness of library programs to ensure established goals and objectives are met, and for the identification of opportunities to improve the library's services and customer service. Assures compliance of the copyright program under United States Title 17, U.S. Code, and the Copyright Act of 1976, under the auspice of sections 107 and 108. Compiles and maintains data, and reports copyright statistics bi-annually using the web-based copyright database in accordance with Copyright program. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30AM to 4:00PM. Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Library Technician/PD200570 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/02/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Knows pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied. Knows major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. Adapts analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Presents staffing recommendations and negotiates solutions to disputed recommendations. Manages Library hardware and software. Manages and procures administrative journal, book, and video programs. Assesses and identifies present and future equipment needs within the library. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Budget Administration Creative Thinking Technology Awareness 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work involves regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, stooping and reaching in stacks; lifting of moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) items such as boxes and stacks of books, indices, and audiovisual programs and equipment; working in narrow stack areas, and extensive keyboarding. Irregular tours of duty may be required occasionally. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
