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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Agricultural Library has a job opportunity for the
<b>Deputy Director</b>, supervisory librarian position at the GS-15 grade. The position is located in Beltsville, MD,
<u>closing on Thursday, June 25, 2020</u>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#2F5597">The position is open to the public and merit promotion for current Federal employees.</span><span style="color:#2F5597">
</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Public</u></b> – Please apply here -- <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/570713900">
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/570713900</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Merit Promotion</u></b> and Career transition, individuals with disabilities, land & base management, military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Veterans, and other special hiring authorities – Please apply here --
<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/570714000">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/570714000</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As Deputy Director of the National Agricultural Library, the incumbent directs operations of one of the largest agricultural sciences libraries; plans, develops, and operates national and international science information systems in agriculture
and related sciences. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are seeking candidates with demonstrated ability to manage a library, groups of libraries, or library system; demonstrated ability to direct library programs, policies, and procedures; able to conduct management studies; public relations;
educational activities; experienced in planning, developing, and carrying out administrative activities of a library or library system; demonstrated experience in planning and managing budget, finance, personnel, and facilities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Major Duties and Responsibilities:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Supervises the activities of the library’s Administrative Office including budget oversight, facility management, financial management, health and safety management, and personnel and physical security.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Assures the acquisition, preservation, and accessibility of all information concerning food, agriculture, and related topics.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Represents the interests of the Department on various high-level national and international committees for the purpose of assuring a cooperative effort in science information programs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Makes selections for positions, assigning duties, reviewing work, approving/disapproving leave and evaluating performance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Provides leadership and coordinates programs for library activities and information systems.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Formulates, prescribes, and sets policy for bibliographic and other technically-related standards for the National Agricultural Library and other related USDA information systems.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Occasional travel is expected for this position.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Please direct questions to</u>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Aryelle Smith</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Telephone</u>: 703-259-9479<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>E-mail</u>: <a href="mailto:aryelle.smith@usda.gov">aryelle.smith@usda.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We also request that you share this announcement with other potential candidates.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please excuse any cross-postings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Susan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Susan McCarthy, Ph.D.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Director for Knowledge Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Agricultural Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">301-504-5510<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Susan.Mccarthy@ars.usda.gov">Susan.Mccarthy@ars.usda.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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