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The USAF Air University invites applications for a position as the Director, Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC). The MSFRIC Director leads the academic and research library program on behalf of the Commander and President, Air University (AU), for the schools, colleges, institutes and centers of the University. Academic missions supported include pre-commissioning and commissioning education, Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Continuing Education (PCE) and graduate education, in residence and through distance learning. The successful incumbent for this position will be able to connect the Air Force professional to authoritative and relevant information resources through knowledgeable experts, tailored library tools and scholarly publications.
The Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC), founded in 1946, is the premier library in the Department of Defense (DOD). The library's primary purpose is to serve the learning and research needs of AU's students, faculty and researchers. It houses well-balanced collections especially strong in the fields of war fighting, aeronautics, Air Force and DOD operations, military sciences, international relations, education, leadership, and management. The library holds more than 2.6 million items: 530,000 military documents; over 429,000 monographs and bound periodical volumes; 615,000 maps and charts; 150,000 current regulations/manuals; and over 909,000 microforms. The library's Integrated Library System automates all facets of information access, including identifying, locating, and circulating materials. MSFRIC's on-line reference services access approximately 500 specialized remote databases.
WHO MAY APPLY: **ALL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY** Click here for more information on additional eligibilities. You will have the opportunity to select one or more eligibilities during the process, if applicable. **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities "you – the applicant" list or fail to list**
Learn more about this agency07/22/2017 to 09/05/2017
$100,000 - $150,000 per year
AD 25
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Some travel may be required to perform temporary duty.
Yes—If approved, PCS costs paid IAW with AFI and JTR.
Term - Excepted Service Term NTE 3 years
Full-time - Full Time
25
No
AFMUIR01-17
475032500
Responsible for the full scope of library operations including administration, management, public and technical services. Establishes internal procurement policies and procedures, fiscal and accounting processes, and coordinates facility management and space allocations for the library. Creates a working relationship with commanders, commandants, and directors of Air University organizations and advises them on the full range of academic and research library materials and services available to their staff, faculty and students. Develops and coordinates library services designed to achieve optimum responsiveness in terms of student and faculty requirements. Establishes methods to assess materials and services effectiveness and customer satisfaction with them. Develops budgets and short- and long range library plans. Ensures library resources and services conform to the long-range strategic plans of the Air University as related to technology, subject matter concentrations, and advances or changes in the method or delivery of instruction. Directs the publishing of program to provide Air University and the Air Force professionally researched, written, edited and illustrated publications in the field of aerospace history, doctrine, and application. Responsible for the full scope of publishing operations including acquisition, editorial and design oversight, production, marketing and distribution. Supervises the staff of the Air University Library. Establishes policies, procedures, and guidelines, and resolves work problems. Initiates and maintains relations with local, state, regional, and federal libraries and library consortia in joint efforts to maximize resource sharing and inter-organizational cooperation.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will be required to do some travel.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
* The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 3-5 year terms.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Your latest résumé will be used to determine your qualifications.
Master's Degree (PhD desired) from accredited resident program in a degree or program area appropriate to the AU mission, preferably in Library Science.
Academic rank for the position is Administrative Faculty (AD-25).
Position requires a Top Secret clearance. This position requires the employee to travel occasionally away from the normal duty station. The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This a drug testing position; incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
*** For general background about Air University, see our website (www.au.af.mil/au). For additional information about the position, contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Matthew C. Stafford (matthew.stafford.6@us.af.mil).
EDUCATION:
To qualify based on education, submit copy of your transcripts or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your résumé will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. Transcripts
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
The following documents are required and must be provided at the time of application or prior to a certificate being issued, whichever occurs first, or you will miss consideration for that certificate.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Résumé (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
Transcripts
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located here:
Eligibility Documentation, SF50, DD214, etc.
If you are faxing any documents, click here for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is 478-757-3144.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You MUST upload ALL supporting documents online. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e., Résumé) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed online by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Note, however, that this is an academic position, so the selection committee strongly encourages candidates to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact information for three references. You can continue to add documents until the announcement closes at 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
If you cannot apply online, you may fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1990315
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses
to the occupational questionnaire. Click here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX, AND
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX
will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., résumé) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been process by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
* Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
** You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Applicants with previous military or civilian federal service must include appropriate documentation with their application such as evidence of appointing authority (SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action), DD 214, Release from Active Duty, Member Copy 4.
If you are claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need a Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, along with a Statement of Disability from VA or letter from Vocational Rehabilitation (if applying as a person with a disability). You may review the Vet Guide for more questions. Note: Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.)
Current Federal Civilian employees with competitive status may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
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) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
*** For general background about the school, or any additional information regarding the position, contact the Dean of Students and Support, Colonel Richard Cooney, at DSN 493-7041 or richard.cooney@us.af.mil.
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. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/475032500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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