Supervisory Librarian Job in New York, NY

Vacancy No. 24-05 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $97,177.00 to $186,641.00 Grade 29 to 30
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/30/2024 Close Date 12/5/2024
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Locations:
New York, NY


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The United States Court of International Trade is currently accepting applications for a Supervisory Librarian. The incumbent performs supervisory work related to administration and operational management within the Court's Library and Legal Services Section. The Supervisory Librarian reports to the Law Library Manager.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open until filled.

Duties

  • Supervise employees involved in library research, technical services, archives, and training activities, including assigning, and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and handling disciplinary actions.
  • Support the administration of the library by supervising and delivering legal research assignments, projects, and library services.
  • Conduct complex research in various areas of the law, regulatory and legislative histories, and other court related areas.
  • Assist in developing, conducting, and coordinating training and orientation programs for all court employees.
  • Provide training and guidance to law clerks and judges on the use of various legal research databases.
  • Oversee the preparation of library publications including print and electronic resources, and current awareness services.
  • Classify and catalog books, publications, and other materials based on subject matter of standard library classification systems.
  • Maintain library collections and make recommendations.
  • Manage and process library related requisitions and purchase orders and request section funding needs to management.
  • Oversee the development, updating, and maintenance of the Library's Intra and Internet web pages.
  • Promote library and legal services resources to the court and bar.
  • Assist with Court and Library specific short and long-range planning.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/human-resources-general-information.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • Minimum of four years of library experience, preferably in a law library setting. Two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience that provided an opportunity to acquire skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees, the ability to exercise mature judgment, and knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management, and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the law library.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills as well as a strong service orientation.
  • Knowledge of legal resources and excellent legal research skills.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and publishing applications.

Education

Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Additional information

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
  • Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.
  • The selectee is subject to a background check and/or investigation. The selectee to a high-sensitive position is subject to an updated background investigation every five years. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of a background check and/or investigation and favorable employment suitability determination.
  • Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit.
  • Federal court employees are appointed under the excepted service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and interview.

Required Documents

Cover Letter, Resume, and the Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO-78).

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.

How to Apply

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. All application information is subject to verification. The Court reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or fill the vacancy announcement at any time, any of which actions may occur without prior written or other notice.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
United States Court of International Trade
One Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
US
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Next steps

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.