Announcement
Number:
Islamabad-2019-23
Hiring
Agency:
Embassy
Islamabad
Position
Title:
Librarian
(Cataloging)
Open
Period:
03/20/2019
– 04/02/2019 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy
Time Zone:
GMT+5
Series/Grade:
LE
– 5005 8
Salary:
PKR ₨1,538,519
Work
Schedule:
Full-time
–
Promotion
Potential:
LE-8
Duty
Location(s):
2 Vacancy
in
Islamabad,
PK
Telework
Eligible:
No
For
More Info:
HR
Recruitment Team 051-208-4000 Pakjobs@state.gov
Hiring
Path:
•
Open to the public
Who
May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All
Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security
Clearance Required:
Public
Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment
Type
Permanent
Appointment
Type Details:
Indefinite
subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing
Statement:
We
encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8)
Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week).
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
Supervisory
Position:
No
Relocation
Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Duties
Basic
Function of the Position – The incumbent of this position will serve as
bibliographic control experts for the region: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.
S/he prepares original bibliographic records for books, serials and non-book
materials like CD’s, DVD’s, maps, etc. according to Resource Description and
Access (RDA) standards. The cataloger catalogs these materials for the Library
of Congress and other American libraries in one or more of the following
languages such as: Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Punjabi, Pushto, Gujarati, Sindhi,
Balochi, Brahui, Siraiki, Kashmiri and English. These records are made
available to libraries and information centers worldwide. As a cataloging
expert the incumbent performs independent whole book cataloging in accordance
with the highly complex and technical standards and rules established by
LC/Washington. The incumbent creates/updates authority records according to
RDA; makes new proposals for LC subject headings and classification scheme.
S/he summarizes the subject of the work in concise and accurate annotations in
English for non-English language materials. Incumbent works in an online
environment, creating bibliographic and name authority records in the official
Library of Congress database and in the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
database.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum
three years of experience in library work is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have knowledge of cataloging using Resource
Description and Access (RDA); Descriptive Cataloging Manual (DCM); working
knowledge of LC Subject Headings (LCSH) and Classification scheme (LCC); MARC21
and other applications; familiarity with academic, government and commercial
publishing institutions.
Education
Requirements:
Completion
of University degree (16 years of education) in Library and Information
Science, or social sciences or humanities is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English and
Persian and Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing knowledge of Urdu
are required. English and regional language skills will be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must have ability to interpret complex
cataloging rules and LC-PCC Policy Statements; ability to manage own time for
better productivity through smart cataloging practices; accurate typing in
English at 30 wpm; ability to do exact detailed work on a continuing basis.
s/he must be computer literate and familiar with database and web base
searching. Typing skills will be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides
equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All
applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency
Benefits:
Locally
Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country
Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Islamabad, Pakistan may
receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other
benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR
Office.
Other
Information:
HIRING
PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring
preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed
below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately
describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a
determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1.
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran*
2.
AEFM / USEFM
3.
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or
certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed
forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or
released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable
conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the
applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate
military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates
including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of
service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the
preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP
and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful
candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement
or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are
not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a
Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90
calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security
certification.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year
remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply
for this position.
6. Current employees who have voluntarily been reassigned/promoted from one
position to another are not eligible to apply for six months from the effective
date of the reassignment/promotion.
7. Current employees who have received any job-related training are not
eligible to apply in another section/agency for six months from the effective
date of the training.
8. U.S. Mission Pakistan will not bear any travel expenses for testing,
interviews, pre-employment clearances (if selected) or relocation for joining.
How to Apply
How
to Apply:
All
candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or
Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy
consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).
Required
Documents:
Please
provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DD-214 – This document is only required from applicants who claim status as a
preference-eligible U.S. Veteran. These applicants must submit a copy of the
most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Next
Steps:
Applicants
who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an
interview will be contacted via email or phone.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission
in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Announcement
Number:
Islamabad-2019-23
Hiring
Agency:
Embassy
Islamabad
Position
Title:
Librarian
(Cataloging)
Open
Period:
03/20/2019
– 04/02/2019 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy
Time Zone:
GMT+5
Series/Grade:
LE
– 5005 8
Salary:
PKR ₨1,538,519
Work
Schedule:
Full-time
–
Promotion
Potential:
LE-8
Duty
Location(s):
2 Vacancy
in
Islamabad,
PK
Telework
Eligible:
No
For
More Info:
HR
Recruitment Team 051-208-4000 Pakjobs@state.gov
Hiring
Path:
•
Open to the public
Who
May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All
Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security
Clearance Required:
Public
Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment
Type
Permanent
Appointment
Type Details:
Indefinite
subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing
Statement:
We
encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8)
Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week).
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
Supervisory
Position:
No
Relocation
Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Duties
Basic
Function of the Position – The incumbent of this position will serve as
bibliographic control experts for the region: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.
S/he prepares original bibliographic records for books, serials and non-book
materials like CD’s, DVD’s, maps, etc. according to Resource Description and
Access (RDA) standards. The cataloger catalogs these materials for the Library
of Congress and other American libraries in one or more of the following languages
such as: Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Punjabi, Pushto, Gujarati, Sindhi, Balochi,
Brahui, Siraiki, Kashmiri and English. These records are made available to
libraries and information centers worldwide. As a cataloging expert the
incumbent performs independent whole book cataloging in accordance with the
highly complex and technical standards and rules established by LC/Washington.
The incumbent creates/updates authority records according to RDA; makes new
proposals for LC subject headings and classification scheme. S/he summarizes
the subject of the work in concise and accurate annotations in English for
non-English language materials. Incumbent works in an online environment,
creating bibliographic and name authority records in the official Library of
Congress database and in the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
database.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum
three years of experience in library work is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have knowledge of cataloging using Resource
Description and Access (RDA); Descriptive Cataloging Manual (DCM); working
knowledge of LC Subject Headings (LCSH) and Classification scheme (LCC); MARC21
and other applications; familiarity with academic, government and commercial
publishing institutions.
Education
Requirements:
Completion
of University degree (16 years of education) in Library and Information
Science, or social sciences or humanities is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English and
Persian and Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing knowledge of Urdu
are required. English and regional language skills will be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must have ability to interpret complex
cataloging rules and LC-PCC Policy Statements; ability to manage own time for
better productivity through smart cataloging practices; accurate typing in
English at 30 wpm; ability to do exact detailed work on a continuing basis.
s/he must be computer literate and familiar with database and web base
searching. Typing skills will be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides
equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All
applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security
certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency
Benefits:
Locally
Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country
Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Islamabad, Pakistan may
receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other
benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR
Office.
Other
Information:
HIRING
PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring
preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed
below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately
describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a
determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1.
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran*
2.
AEFM / USEFM
3.
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or
certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed
forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or
released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable
conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the
applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate
military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates
including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of
service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the
preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP
and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful
candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement
or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are
not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a
Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90
calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security
certification.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year
remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply
for this position.
6. Current employees who have voluntarily been reassigned/promoted from one
position to another are not eligible to apply for six months from the effective
date of the reassignment/promotion.
7. Current employees who have received any job-related training are not
eligible to apply in another section/agency for six months from the effective
date of the training.
8. U.S. Mission Pakistan will not bear any travel expenses for testing,
interviews, pre-employment clearances (if selected) or relocation for joining.
How to Apply
How
to Apply:
All
candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or
Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy
consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).
Required
Documents:
Please
provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DD-214 – This document is only required from applicants who claim status as a
preference-eligible U.S. Veteran. These applicants must submit a copy of the
most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Next
Steps:
Applicants
who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an
interview will be contacted via email or phone.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission
in Islamabad, Pakistan.