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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Announcement number
EUR-21-090
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Duties
Duties
Summary
This position is ONLY open for local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active duty military members; or 3) Family members of active duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians . You must already reside in the Souda Bay area. This position is located in the Library Program; Community Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece.
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Responsibilities
The primary functions are to provide reference and reader advisory service, to assist patrons with the programs and equipment, to perform duties related to the circulation of library materials, and to perform other administrative duties in support of the library to ensure smooth and effective daily operations.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Circulation duties comprise 60% of incumbent’s time and include but are not limited to:
- Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and resolves problems and deviations.
- Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements.
- Utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties.
- Performs descriptive cataloging.
- Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources.
- Provides reference services to library customers by locating bibliographical information using standard library reference tools such as guides, indexes, bibliographies, professional directories, and the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
- Explains general resources of the library and assists library customers with all customer available library equipment.
- Makes decisions regarding titles for purchase and inclusion in the collection.
Programming and Outreach duties comprise 20% of incumbent’s time and include but are not limited to:
- Develops the library programming and marketing plan.
- Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation.
- Represents the library at public relations meetings.
- Conducts library tours, orientations, and outreach activities
Computer Services duties comprise 10% of incumbent’s time and include but are not limited to:
- Assists patrons with access to computer network, by resolving any hardware or software related problems they may experience in achieving desired results within program applications. This includes training patrons in web navigation and the use of all other software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Develops functional requirements for upgrade or other modification of automated systems in order to support both end-user requirements, circulation, inter-library loan, OPAC, management needs, bibliographic inventory, shelf lists and system usage reports.
- Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations for selection of computer hardware and software.
- Advises management about the need to replace and or upgrade computers.
Administration duties comprise 10% of incumbent’s duties and include but are not limited to:
- Monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records.
- Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report.
- Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents.
- Recognizes differences in existing procedures and applications and makes choices from among established alternatives.
- Receives and transmits electronic messages with attachments and documents as appropriate.
- Prepares and issues overdue notices in accordance with library policy and procedures.
- Monitors overdue records and processes cases where the delinquent borrower has relocated.
- Ensure procedures for reconciling lost or damaged books are implemented properly.
- Explains ways by which obligation for a book can be satisfied.
- Reviews and modifies standard operating procedures for the library.
Travel Required
Not required
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
Qualifications
- Knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to work cohesively with peers and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
- Familiarity with publishers’ and suppliers’ methods of operation
- Knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques and of interest and needs of customers and organizations served to promote library use
Education
Successful completion of a National Agency Check is required.
Must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, holidays as well as split shifts.
Must be a qualified typist and possess the ability to type 40 words per minute based on a five minute sample with three or fewer errors.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating and ranking criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each application.
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Background checks and security clearance
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Required Documents
Required Documents
ALL FORMS REQUESTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Benefits
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
A comprehensive benefits package is available.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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How to Apply
How to Apply
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Next steps
Please ensure that your submission contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your submission does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applicants can expect updated notification 4-6 weeks after closing.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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