Job Summary

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Librarian and Judiciary Records Officer (JRO) to cover a broad range of library functions including technical and research services for the Court, overseeing all library operations, as well as managing the chambers' collections and subscriptions.

Job Description

Required Competencies (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Knowledge in the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of library administration and management, and records management, and the Library of Congress classification system and cataloging procedures and practices. Knowledge of legal resources (e.g., Bloomberg Law, Lexis+, and Westlaw) available for research and skill in conducting legal research including legislative history searches using various research platforms. Ability to instruct Court staff in various legal research techniques using electronic and conventional media, with experience training patrons in one-on-one or group settings. Knowledge of the principles, responsibilities, and requirements for managing records in accordance with the Federal Records Act, as implemented by federal courts and overseen by NARA. This should include knowledge of records inventories, file plans, policy creation, answering and creating surveys, and records schedules. Proven skill to manage a diverse portfolio of tasks, while being attentive and responsive to reference questions from a variety of sources. The ability to implement staff-wide records management training program for current and new employees. Excellent customer service skills, a professional demeanor, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team including the ability to effectively and appropriately interact with Judges, the Clerk of the Court, and Court staff providing customer service. A keen knowledge of automation concepts and applications. A high level of oral and written communication skills. The ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment and comply with Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Court confidentiality requirements. Specialized Experience: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 (or equivalent pay band) level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Performing legal research and reference services, and collection development within an operational library or information center environment; and Performing legal research and reference services, and collection development within an operational library or information center environment; and Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).