Librarian

This position, Data Services and Research Engagement Librarian, is located in Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Central Office, Digital Health Office (DHO). The incumbent contributes to achieving the VHA strategic priorities by providing access to digital knowledge-based information in support of clinical and administrative decision making while implementing activities associated with the services, programs, and products provided by the Central Office Library.

Represents the VA on interagency committees and at national, regional, and local conferences of library, information, and knowledge management services to discuss user needs, program objectives, information exchange, and areas of cooperation and coordination. Coordinates services and consultations for best practices in tracking and communicating the impact of VA-funded research. Advises researchers and other VA staff about the scholarly communication process and visualization tools to present VA-funded research output and federal open-access compliance. Oversees activities relating to scholarly publications, including open access, citation services, predatory publishing, and institutional repositories. Assists with collection control, access and maintenance of the library's online, print, audiovisual and microfilm collections. Develops systems of metadata tags to organize vast data pools to provide useful and meaningful information to policy makers, cutting edge researchers, and VISNs. Develops and implements cataloging criteria for classifying new and changing fields of vast knowledge utilized by all of VA Central Office and program offices. Supports Digital Health Office in areas including, but not limited to patient privacy, health care security, and information/health literacy. Stays current on best practices, new trends, and developments in librarianship through collaboration and communication with informational professionals and the scholarly literature. Provides research instructions, demonstrations, orientations, and other trainings to VA staff through both in-person and virtual formats. Develops instructional, outreach, and other support service materials. Provides expert searching, reference, informational, and consultation services to researchers, clinicians, and staff. Provides reference services to senior and executive level staff, national subject matter experts, and agency advisory committee members in all areas of Veterans' affairs, including clinical care, hospital and health care administration, Veterans' benefits, public administration, Veterans' history, and other fields. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Librarian/PD765050 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.