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Position Announcements
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue Sep 16 20:46:31 1997
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 16:40:12 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
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1) Systems Librarian; Digital Equipment
Corporation (MA)
2) Instruction Coordinator; Michigan State U.
3) Computer Specialist; Agricultural
Research Service (MD)
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From: Andy Breeding <Andy.Breeding@digital.com>
Subject: Position announcement - Systems Librarian (MA)
This position vacancy is being cross-posted:
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN
Corporate Library Group
Digital Equipment Corporation
Acton, Massachusetts
SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for managing the integration
of external content on our web-based electronic library.
Responsibilities include working with vendors, managing
feed handling and filtering, indexing, automating processes,
and performing content administration. Additional
responsibilities include managing a Verity (search &
profiling) knowledge base, web reporting, and providing
hotline support for the web site. As a member of our
Desktop Services team you will be closely involved in the
ongoing development of a highly visible, leading edge
web-based electronic library.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
-Experience in managing electronic content feeds
-Knowledge and experience in HTML authoring
-Experience in indexing and working with search query
languages
-Database knowledge
-Masters in Library or Computer Science or equivalent
experience
-Experience with programming and/or scripting languages
-Communications and teamwork skills
-IS operations experience
Preferred:
-Knowledge of Windows-NT workstation & server environments
-Knowledge of Verity search environment and query language
CONTACT: For further information please contact:
Andy Breeding
Manager, Desktop Services
Corporate Library Group
Digital Equipment Corporation
50 Nagog Park, AKO2-3/E11
Acton, Massachusetts 01720
Phone: (978) 264-7815
Fax: (978) 264-7724
Email: andy.breeding@digital.com
Note: Relocation/travel money is not available for this
position
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From: Diane Mayers <mayers@pilot.msu.edu>
Subject: Job Posting - Michigan State University
Instruction Coordinator, Librarian I, Public Services Division (PRO 104 =
)
Responsibilities: The Assistant Instruction Coordinator reports to the =
Library Instruction Coordinator and assists in planning and coordination =
of library instruction including: developing new, more effective =
instructional programs, preparing and presenting instruction sessions, =
incorporating and promoting library orientation and instruction into =
specialized orientation program; works at the reference desk, =
participates in professional development activities, and serves on =
library and university committees as elected or assigned; a suitable =
bibliographic assignment based on background or interests may be =
assigned, other appropriate duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; excellent =
interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills; =
familiarity with new technology and issues relating to teaching and =
learning; ability to work effectively with all levels of faculty, =
students, and staff.
Campus and Libraries: Michigan State University Libraries serve more =
than 2,000 faculty, 32,000 undergraduates and 8,000 graduate and =
professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The =
Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holding of over 4 =
million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000 =
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.
Compensation: $30,000 minimum. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.
Closing Date: Applications received prior to October 15, 1997 will =
receive priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until =
this position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter =
of application, resume, and the names/addresses of three references to =
Carole Armstrong, Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University =
Libraries, 100 Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 OR fax to (517) =
432-3532 - attention: Diane Mayers
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From: Pamela Mason <PRM@ars.usda.gov>
Subject: Webmaster, Washington DC Area
Apologies for cross-postings. This position is in the
Agricultural Research Service, National Program Staff.
You do not need to be current government employee to
apply. For further information on the application, please
contact the Personnel number listed in the announcement.
Pamela R. Mason
Assistant to the Deputy Administrator
Agricultural Research Service
National Program Staff
Rm. 120, Bldg. 005, BARC-West
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
Ph: (301) 504-5718
Fax: (301) 504-6191
E-mail: prm@ars.usda.gov
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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND
ECONOMICS
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
SERVICE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Demonstration Project/
Alternative Merit Promotion
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Position Title: Computer Specialist
Series/Grade: GS-334-12/13
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Salary: GS-12 - $45,939 - $59,725
GS-13 - $54,629 - $71,017
Type of Appointment: Permanent Full-Time
Career - Career Conditional
Location of Position:
Agricultural Research Service
National Program Staff
Office of the Deputy Administrator
Beltsville, MD
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Announcement Number: ARS-X7B-208
Opening Date: September 15, 1997
Closing Date: October 13, 1997
Area of Consideration: This is a competitive
announcement, open to all
United States citizens.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM
USDA SURPLUS AND FEDERAL DISPLACED
EMPLOYEES IN THE COMMUTING
AREA.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM
ARS SURPLUS EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE
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DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a Computer Specialist
with responsibility
for developing and designing the NPS Web sites,
assuring that various
components of NPS's information management system
are integrated into the
site; develops web policies; provides direction and
guidance to the ARS
field structure concerning the web site; and serves as
liaison with the ARS
Webmaster and other Web/Pagemasters outside of
ARS. Specific duties
include: leadership of electronic information management
initiative in the
area of Web authoring, SGML/HTML encoding and
archiving of digital data;
assists in the development of NPS' overall database
administration and
serves as a systems manager for selected UNIX and
Windows NT Systems;
responsible for long-term strategic planning, technical
oversight,
training, and evaluation of programs as they relate to the
publication,
archiving, and access to electronic documents and
databases; prepares
proposal for projects, contracts, and cooperative
agreements to implement
improvements in electronic information management;
represents the
organization at meetings with officials of USDA agencies,
and serves on
interagency teams and committees.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess at least
one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Specialized experience
is experience that is typically in or related to the work of
the position
to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the
following knowledge,
skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the
position:
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of
information management.
2. Knowledge of ADP systems, management
information systems, and
computer applications, principles and techniques.
3. Skill in systems analysis and systems development
methodologies.
4. Ability to analyze alternative approaches concerning
major aspects of
ADP systems design.
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APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED AGAINST
THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(KSA'S) IN TERMS OF THEIR WORK
EXPERIENCE, AND PERFORMANCE RATINGS.
Selective Placement Factors: The following factors will
determine who meets
the minimum qualifications. Applicants MUST submit a
specific response to
each factor.
1. Knowledge of state-of-the-art World Wide Web
technologies, object and
scripting languages and applications.
2. Skill in developing, organizing and maintaining a
UNIX or Windows
NT-based Internet Web Site to access local and remote
databases, documents,
and information systems.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY: Send a resume, curriculum vitae,
SF-171, or Optional
Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, to the
Contact address. The
following information is needed to evaluate applicant
qualifications and to
determine if applicants meet legal requirements for
Federal employment:
. Announcement number, title, and grade(s)
. Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and
day and evening
phone numbers (with area code)
. Social security number
. U.S. citizenship is required
. Veterans' Preference
. Highest Federal civilian grade held (if applicable)
. Highest education level achieved. Specify:
- Name, city, state, zip code (if known)
- Date or expected date (month/year) of
completion of degree
requirements
- Type of degree received
- Graduates of foreign universities must include proof
of foreign
education equivalency to an accredited U.S.
college/university
. Copy of college transcripts or list of college courses
(if required
under QUALIFICATIONS or if applicable to the
position).
. Paid and nonpaid work experience related to the
position. For each
work experience include:
- Job title
- Series/grade (if Federal employment)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and address
- Starting and ending dates
- Hours per week
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact current
supervisor/employer
. Job-related:
- Training courses (title and year)
- Skills (e.g., other languages, typing speed,
computer
software/hardware, tools, etc.)
- Certificates/licenses (current)
- Honors, awards, and special
accomplishments
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OTHER IMPORTANT
INFORMATION:
. All status candidates who wish to be considered
under both merit
promotion and non-status competitive examining must
submit two (2) complete
applications. When only one (1) application is received,
it will be
considered under the merit promotion procedures if the
applicant is a
current or former Federal employee with reinstatement
eligibility.
. Relocation Expenses:
[ ] may be authorized.
[x] will not be authorized.
. USDA surplus/Federal displaced employees must
submit documentary
evidence of eligibility. Well qualified surplus and
displaced employees
within the local commuting area will receive selection
priority as provided
by OPM regulations. Applicants must submit the
following:
- a copy of their RIF Separation Notice (for
displaced employees) OR
Certification of Expected Separation or other
documentation identifying you
as surplus;
- evidence of full performance level of current
position;
- a copy of their most recent performance
appraisal; and
- a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel
Action, to verify reassignment eligibility.
. Current Federal employees must submit their most
recent performance appraisal.
. Applicants with Federal reinstatement eligibility should
submit an
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify
reinstatement
eligibility.
. Male applicants over age 18 who were born after
December 31, 1959,
must have registered with the Selective Service System
(or have an
exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
. If applications do not contain all of the requested
information,
applicants may lose consideration for the job.
. If applicants make a false statement in any part of
their
application, they may not be hired; may be fired after they
begin work; or
may be fined or jailed.
. Applicants will not be notified of the status of their
application
until a final selection has been made.
. Applications submitted via Government envelopes,
Government FAX
machines, or electronic mail will not be accepted
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. APPLICATIONS MUST BE
[ ] POSTMARKED
[x] RECEIVED
BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE
ANNOUNCEMENT.
SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES: Special hiring
authorities may apply to
disabled individuals, former Peace Corps, Vista, action
cooperatives,
volunteers, VRA eligibles, and 30 percent disabled
veterans.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If applicants served on
active duty in the United
States military and were separated under honorable
conditions, they may be
eligible for veterans' preference. If their service began after
October 15,
1976, applicants must have a Campaign Badge,
Expeditionary Medal, or a
service-connected disability. To claim 5-point veterans'
preference,
applicants must attach a copy of their DD-214,
Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.
To claim
10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15,
Application for 10- Point
Veterans Preference, plus the documentation required
by that form. For
further details, call the U.S. Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) at
912-757-3000. Select "Federal Employment Topics" and
then "Veterans." Or,
dial OPM's electronic bulletin board at
912-757-3100. CONTACT:
For application forms, write to, visit or call:
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Human Resources Division, BAHQOB
6305 Ivy Lane, Room 361
Greenbelt,MD 20770-1435
Phone: (301) 344-4638
Submit applications to: Same addres as above
Attention: Carolyn Violett
DIAL-A-VACANCY: 301-344-2288
DC RELAY SERVICE: 202-855-1234
(TDD)
