Department: Executive Office of the President
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $57736 - $83119 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA). The incumbent will serve as a Library Technician in support of the Library and Research Services ((LRS) Division, which provides resources and services required by officials and expert staff within the Executive Office of the President.
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Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability to 1) Perform library support functions such as checking in serials or journals using and automated library management system; (2) Shelve, organize, shift, and maintain library materials using the Library of Congress classification system and file updates to legal, reference, or loose-leaf materials; AND (3) Use library catalogs or discovery interfaces to locate materials, entering data with accuracy and attention to details, and use office productivity applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, scanning tools) to complete assigned tasks. You may qualify at the GS-08 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the ability to (1) Perform advanced serials control functions such as managing complex journal check-in, identifying and resolving discrepancies in publication patterns, initiating and tracking claims for missing or damaged issues, and coordinating with publishers or vendors as needed; (2) Perform collection management tasks such as managing retention and weeding activities, assisting with inventories, and maintaining orderly and accurate shelving using the Library of Congress classification system; AND (3) Draft or update written procedures, and use judgement and customer service skills to assist patrons and support the daily operations of a federal or law library. 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; religious; 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.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume. See http://www.usajobs.gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.pdf for more information. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846547.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-19