Librarian

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Librarian (Medical) position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Graduate Education Medical Library in El Paso, Texas. The librarian administers the medical integrated library system, which combines classification, circulation, acquisition, serial control, authority control, and public end-user access through an electronic catalog. The role evaluates library procedures and recommends improvements to support efficiency and effective service. It coordinates automated library system operation and maintenance with vendors and maintenance representatives, and instructs clients and staff in using automated bibliographic and reference services. The librarian catalogs and classifies a wide range of new library materials, including resources supporting medical training and education, and handles materials requiring specialized knowledge in medicine, nursing, health administration, and behavioral sciences. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The role is designated Mission Essential and may require reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Selectees must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact. Other immunization proof may be required depending on the position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated education and experience qualifications. The basic librarian requirement includes graduate study in library science in addition to a bachelor's degree, or an eligible combination of college-level education, training, and experience. Applicants must also have subject-matter knowledge or proficiency relevant to the position. For the GS-12 qualification, applicants need one year of specialized experience providing reference services to healthcare professionals, students, or patients; using a library automated system to catalog and dispatch resources; and maintaining a library database. Education cannot substitute for this specialized experience. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Meet the basic librarian education requirement: one full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university in addition to completing all work required for a bachelor's degree; or at least five years of a qualifying combination of college-level education, training, and experience demonstrating professional librarianship knowledge and abilities.
Possess specialized knowledge of a subject-matter field or proficiency directly related to the position, through qualifying education, experience, an eligible combination, or demonstrated foreign-language ability as described in the posting.
For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience providing reference services to healthcare professionals, students, or patients; using a library automated system to catalog and dispatch resources; and maintaining a library database. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
Provide a resume that clearly describes relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Complete a background investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; complete immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Report to work during emergencies or contingency operations as required by the Mission Essential designation.

Responsibilities

Administer the medical integrated library system, integrating classification, circulation, acquisition, serial control, authority control, and public end-user access into the electronic catalog.
Analyze library procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency and service.
Coordinate automated library system operations and maintenance with vendors and maintenance representatives.
Instruct clients and staff in the use of automated bibliographic and reference services.
Catalog and classify new library materials, including materials supporting medical training and education.
Catalog materials requiring subject-matter expertise in medicine, nursing, health administration, and behavioral sciences.
Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations, as required for the Mission Essential position.