Join the NIH Library as a technical information specialist supporting library staff and their NIH and HHS customers. Collaborate with colleagues to provide support for library systems and applications, remotely and onsite in the reading room located in the Clinical Center and staffed weekdays. View this Introduction to the NIH Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuZK6RTUsDs .

If you have experience with library technologies and want to play a significant role in an essential, future-focused organization, consider joining the NIH Library team. This opportunity will be available on USAJOBS.gov for ten calendar days. The application period reflects the NIH’s effort to hire talented people quickly.

The NIH is the world’s largest medical research facility, and we are seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the Technical Information Specialist position at the NIH Library (Office of Research Services, Division of Library Services):

Technical Information Specialist, 1 vacancy, GS-1412-9/11, with promotion potential to GS-12, posting period 7/12/24 – 7/21/24

Applicants who are members of the public, please apply through announcement # NIH-ORS-DE-24-12438753 at 
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/798479800 .

Applicants who are already federal employees or who are otherwise eligible as a status applicant or through an OPM interchange agreement, please apply through announcement: NIH-ORS-MP-24-12439165:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799542400 .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
•	Responsible for the operations and support for library automation software used by library staff and customers.
•	Define and request modifications to vendor systems and software.
•	Review processes and makes recommendations to senior management for modifications that improve the efficiency of operations and seamless access to library collections.
•	Test and evaluate new or updated databases, software, modifications, or other changes to automated systems.
•	Refine and improve systems based on testing and user input.

For more information on the NIH Library, visit https://www.nihlibrary.nih.gov/.

Potential applicants can contact John Doyle, Chief, Library Technology Services Branch, at [log in to unmask]  to clarify application procedures and position duties.  

It may be necessary to upload copies of degree transcripts as part of the application process.  We also encourage you to set up email notifications for future opportunity announcements.  Please visit the USAJOBS.gov Help Center at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/ for more information.

A full package of Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a 401k equivalent savings plan.  This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities, including telework and alternative work schedules.  For more information, see https://hr.nih.gov/working-nih/workplace-flexibilities.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.