Department: Department Of Defense
Agency: Defense Education Activity
Job Announcement Number:
07-WP-45
Library Media Specialist
Salary Range: 45,445.00 - 110,251.00 USD per year
Open Period: Friday, March 02, 2007
to Monday, April 30, 2007
Series & Grade: AD-1701-00/00
Position Information: Seasonal - School Year Position
This position may be filled as either permanent or temporary.
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - South Eastern New York, NY
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
Job Summary:
Please note: This position may be filled as either permanent or temporary.
This position is that of school Media Information Specialist (MIS) at the West Point School System, a CONUS unit of the department of Department of Defense Education Activity. The West Point Dependents School System serves students from Pre-K thru Eight grades.
The Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) is currently accepting applications under examining authority of 10 U.S.C., Section 2164, for position(s) in DDESS Schools. As a result of this vacancy announcement, a register will be established and may be used for the purpose of filling multiple permanent and/or temporary full time, part-time, and/or seasonal positions for the 2007/2008 school year through appointments to the excepted service.
Major Duties:
Organizes Library resources for easy access. Manages cataloguing procedures (i.e., classification, accession, recording, filing, etc). Establishes and maintains circulation procedures. Schedules the use of the library. Develops and administers the library budget. Coordinates selection procedures to involve staff and students. Uses reputable tools to identify and select appropriate resources (i.e., catalogues, professional journals, etc). Selects resources and materials which reflect the priorities of the instructional program and which provide for the recreational needs of students. Withdraws from circulation outdated, worn, or unsuitable materials as necessary. Manages automation of library technical services/operations. Identifies, evaluates, plans and manages the school library media program, acting as responsible officer for a variety of media equipment and maintaining appropriate files and records. Evaluates media and instructional equipment; recommends the acquisition of new and traditional technologies. Uses computer networks for accessing resources within and outside the local school. Acts as a resource person to assist teachers in the planning and implementing of units of study. Working with teachers, coordinates library skills instruction for individual classes or groups. Using teaching practices in lesson preparation and presentation, plans and provides individual and group instruction on locating and using various resources in the library. Trains and utilizes library aides, student aides and/or parent and community volunteers. Drafts the library/media budget for the school to which assigned; provides input into library and media purchases to be made at the system-wide level. Serves as committee member for new and remodeled libraries by analyzing facility and equipment needs to ensure adequate coverage to meet library standards. Works with other librarians and school staff to maintain thorough policies and guidelines for the total school library program. Compiles and maintains library inventories and gathers and organizes relevant statistics for the purpose of preparing necessary reports that reflect the library programs and necessary to meet accreditation and state standards. Demonstrates and interprets the library program to school personnel and the community. Communicates and coordinates with other libraries, including the U.S. Military Academy and community public libraries, in the promotion of literacy/reading programs (i.e., summer reading programs and other special events) Works cooperatively with universities by serving as a supervisor to library media practicum students.
Qualifications:
A licensed teacher, with endorsement in library media PK-12, is required. Applicants must hold a current (valid) professional teacher certificate appropriate for the position being filled, issued by any state Department of Education, Department of Defense Dependent Schools, a US Commonwealth or US territory. Applicant must have satisfactorily completed from a regionally accredited educational institution all the requirements for a four year degree. Applicant must obtain a valid appropriate teaching/professional certificate from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)/Georgia upon being hired. In addition to meeting all basic New York state teacher licensure requirements, the School Media Specialist must meet specific endorsement requirements for "Media Specialist" established by the State of New York. Failure to obtain the appropriate DoDEA teaching/professional certification may result in removal from one's teaching position.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree or above
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
1. Knowledge of a wide range of duties in all school library functions
2. Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community representatives.
3. Knowledge of computer network systems and programs applicable to a school library/media center.
4. Knowledge of the body of rules, regulations and policies governing school library operations, including knowledge of accreditation criteria.
Benefits:
This position may be filled as either permanent or temporary.
Temporary employees are not entitled to Benefits.
Permanent employees are entitled to the following:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextra.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextra
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextra
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
How To Apply:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.
KSA's to be addressed:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of duties in all school library functions
2. Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community representatives.
3. Knowledge of computer network systems and programs applicable to a school library/media center.
4. Knowledge of the body of rules, regulations and policies governing school library operations, including knowledge of accreditation criteria.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must submit the following documents. Electronic or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Application for Employment with DDESS. Application can be located online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/. Resume may be sent as long as it contains all the information requested on the DDESS application. Please indicate announcement number on application.
- Separate sheet of paper addressing Supplemental Experience Statement (KSAs) listed above.
- A complete set of official college transcripts (must be in English). Photocopies accepted.
- A copy of current Library Media certificate(s) (must be in English).
- Copy of latest SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action (If applicant has current or previous civilian service in the Federal government).
- Applicants claiming 5-point veterans preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veterans preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/ . Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. LACK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN THE AGENCYS INABILITY TO RECOGNIZE VETERAN STATUS FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
- Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application:
a. Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/).
b. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders.
c. Copy of marriage certificate
Note: Highly Qualified Military spouses may be referred using MSP until such time as they accept a continuing position. There is no limit to the number of time MSP may be applied to referral and selection for non-continuing positions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position effectively and without hazard to self and others.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR RATED IF THEY DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE FORMS INDICATED ABOVE AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FORMS WILL NOT BE A BASIS FOR SUBSEQUENT APPEAL OR GRIEVANCE.
OBTAIN FORMS: For additional information and application forms: http://www.am.dodea.edu and click on employment.
SUBMIT FORMS TO: Completed applications must be submitted to: DDESS Area Service Center, 700 Westpark Drive, 3rd Floor, Attn: Staffing, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269-1498, telephone number
678-364-8027. Applications must be received at the DDESS Area Service Center on or before the close of business on the closing date indicated in the top of this announcement.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer as a condition of employment, reassignment, or promotion, in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14-R.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All applicants will be considered without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other non merit factor.
Contact Information:
Sheila Bell
Phone: 678 364-8027
Or write:
Department Of Defense
700 Westpark Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Defense
700 Westpark Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
US
For questions about this job:
Sheila Bell
Phone: 678 364-8027
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