About this role
Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to support the JMD Library Staff's acquisition of general and legal research materials in multiple formats - print and electronic - and subscription databases; and to provide acquisitions and financial reporting support to the DOJ customers of the Staff's Library Acquisitions Services Working Capital Fund program.
QualificationsTo qualify for the position of Librarian (Acquisition), at GS-1410-12/13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below. A. Completion of 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. 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 establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: All Applicants must possess specialized knowledge of law, and their education and experience must have included or been supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below. A. A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours in law or law-related coursework. OR B. Completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school for positions primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference; OR C. Four years of pertinent experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of law or a related subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the field of law; ability to acquire additional information about the field and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field. Such experience should be equivalent to that which would have been acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year curriculum in an accredited college or university with major study in appropriate subjects, or combination of subjects, as specified in (a) above; or legal training as specified in (b) above. OR D. Any time equivalent combination as described in (c) with education as described in (a) or (b) above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-12, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assist in administering the Library Staff's procurement and contracting programs; 2) Analyzing library acquisitions or financial reporting; AND 3) Assist in researching solutions or options for contractual or financial library acquisition issues. For the GS-13, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assist in administering the Library Staff's procurement and contracting programs; 2) Analyzing library acquisitions or financial reporting; AND 3) Assist in researching solutions or options for contractual or financial library acquisition issues. Preferred experience for both GS-12 and GS-13: Using FEDLINK and government-wide financial systems, like G-invoicing You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 06/17/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit your application, you will receive notification indicated whether or not the USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 06/17/2026 to complete the assessment which is part of your application.
Major DutiesThe duties and responsibilities for a Librarian (Acquisitions), GS-1410-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing the Library's procurement and contracting programs, including placing orders, establishing and monitoring publication contracts, resolving procurement problems, and developing acquisitions program policies and procedures Assist with the management of the Library's budget and financial programs, including analyzing historical data and serving as the liaison to other agency offices for budget and financial matters Compile and prepare Library acquisitions and budgetary data and reports and prepares budget estimates Prepare, process, and maintain Library acquisition and financial documents Research past and current information for pre- and post-contractual information requirements and resolve financial discrepancies Analyze and solve complex financial problems using a wide variety of sources Develop reports and documentation in response to audit findings and new government-wide and Department of Justice initiatives