Supervisory Librarian

To qualify for the Supervisory Librarian, PG - 1410 - 14 , you must meet the following requirements: BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: All librarians must meet a Basic Educational Requirement of professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and/or education as shown below. A. I have a completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree. OR B. I have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must show conclusively that the education, training and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and possess the competencies essential for providing effective library information and library technical services. In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirements as described above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience as noted below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-13) or equivalent in the federal service or higher. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: 1) Collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve objectives, apply creativity, leadership, and strategic planning to solve complex problems; 2) Developing and implementing innovative strategies to set priorities, optimize workflows, monitor progress, and assess outcomes for maximum efficiency; and 3) Communicating effectively with customers, teammates, and stakeholders to convey changes, new developments, and industry trends impacting the business unit. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/21/2025) to be considered.
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Library Services and Content Management, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.