This position is located in the Office of Library Services, Discretionary Programs Section and serves as a Program Specialist. The incumbent will participate in grants management work involving Federal grants and cooperative agreements, and provide grants-related guidance and services to both applicants and awardees.

Duties

At the full performance level, the incumbent will work on various phases of the receipt and processing of library grant applications as well as the monitoring and assessing of awardee performance. If selected for the Program Specialist, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Typical work assignments will include: Provides technical support in reviewing grants applications, annual reports, and required forms for the fulfillment of financial prerequisites and compliance with standard policies or regulations. Assists in researching administrative and regulatory citations and liaising with grant applicants and grantees as needed. Coordinates the finalization and dissemination of grant documents. Assists with processing grant applications and contacting grant applicants. Coordinates the peer review of grant applications and provides technical assistance to reviewers. Works closely with program staff and other agency staff as needed to develop and deliver training workshops and presentations on grant processes, requirements, and other matters. Responds to external and internal inquiries. Provides general guidance regarding basic program requirements but refers difficult questions or issues to a Program Officer. May contact grantees regarding incomplete reports or other matters as directed by program staff. Tracks and manages official grant files and documentation both in hardcopy and electronic format. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Résumé and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
• Status candidates must meet all qualification requirements, to include time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment, and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.

Qualifications

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as the following: Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Knowledge of grants management laws, policies, and procedures (e.g., federal, state, local, private organizations); (2) Knowledge of and/or experience with reviewing applications for grants or cooperative agreements, etc.; (3) Skill in utilizing a web-based grants management database to process applications and run reports; (4) Skill in oral and written communications to provide general assistance and run reports for internal/external stakeholders. OR I have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education related in one or a combination of the following educational leading to such a degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifying education includes one or a combination of the following fields: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies. OR I have some specialized experience as described above, but less than one year and I have more than one year but less than two years of graduate education. A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (i.e. Master's degree), related to the position. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifying education includes one or a combination of the following fields: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies. GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as the following: (1) knowledge of and/or experience interpreting grant management laws, policies, and procedures, or requirements (e.g., federal, state, local, private organizations); (2) experience with monitoring complex grant program programs (e.g. application and review processes; awardee reporting; and program administration); (3) skill in written communications to create policies/procedures, reports, and/or respond to internal/external inquiries; and (4) skill in oral communications to assist complex technical inquiries, conduct training, or lead projects and other initiatives. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (i.e. PhD), related in one or a combination of the following educational fields is required: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (i.e. PhD), related in one or a combination of the following fields is required: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies that equates to one year of experience. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: 1. 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. 2. Graduate Education: GS-9: To qualify on the basis of education for the GS-0301 position at the GS-9 grade level, graduate education must be in one or a combination of the following fields is required: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-9 grade level. See "Combination of education and experience" for more information on calculating percentage of education. GS-11: To qualify for the GS-0301 position at the GS-11 grade level(s) on the basis of graduate level education, graduate education must be in one or a combination of the following fields is required: Library and Information Science, Business, Education, or American Indian Studies. Only graduate education in excess of the first two (2) years may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-11 grade level. See "Combination of education and experience" for more information on calculating percentage of education. 3. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Note: An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUDCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see the Department of Education website at www.ed.gov.

PASS/FAIL COURSES:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address IMLS 955 L'ENFANT PLAZA NORTH, SW SUITE 4000 WASHINGTON, DC 20024 US
• Name: Samatha Walkes
• Phone: 202-653-4676
• Email: [email protected]