Summary
Who May Apply? WORLD-WIDEUS Citizens not ordinarily resident in The Netherlands. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than The Netherlands. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Brunssum Library, Brunssum, the Netherlands.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
US Citizens Worldwide, (not ordinarily resident in the Netherlands). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the Netherlands and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Please note: Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties
- Responsible for the full scope of library functions to include library management/administration; personnel management; public/patron services (reference/research services, selective dissemination of information, circulation services, programming, interlibrary loans, up-to-date web presence); technical services (acquisitions, cataloging/classification, accountability of materials, procurement strategies); automation systems and other library technology implementation and support.
- Responsible for the library facility; i.e. maintenance and improvements, purchase of furniture and equipment, and allocation of space.
- Develops budgets, justifies requirements, and establishes short and long-range plans/goals.
- Promotes library services and programs.
- Supervises assigned staff, conducts employee appraisals, advocates training, and provides appropriate recognition and feedback for performance.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A probation period of one year may be required.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation with childcare inquiries.
Qualifications
MUST possess a master's degree in library science, information services, or information management from an accredited college or university.
PLUS, one (1) year of specialized work experience, which showcases the ability to perform in library management, personnel management, public/patron services, technical services, and library automation service functions. The experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the NF-03 level.
- Must have a working knowledge of office software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order:
Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration
Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).
Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED AS PROOF THAT POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.
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
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12386970 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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