The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is one of 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health. NLM is a global leader in biomedical informatics and computational health data science and the world’s largest biomedical library. NLM’s legislative mandate is to support the essential work of acquiring, organizing, preserving, and disseminating biomedical information. NLM provides public access to this information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NLM Division: User Services and Collection Division (USCD)
NLM Program/Office: Engagement Branch (EB)
Application Period: Applications will be accepted January 18, 2024 through January 27, 2025.
Overview:
The position is located in User Services and Collection Division (USCD), Engagement Branch (EB).Position Description/Responsibilities:
If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Have primary responsibility for administering (in partnership with NLM Extramural Programs) and coordinating the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).
- Manage policy, administrative and programmatic matters pertaining to the NNLM, and provide overall planning of NNLM programs.
- Oversee the coordination of NLM's programs in engaging and training a variety of audiences to support the NLM and NIH mission. Use knowledge of assessment and management of engagement and outreach to ensure the work of the office meets the needs of NLM, NIH and NNLM audiences and stakeholders.
- Oversee the programs of the NNLM Cooperative Agreements and ensures they align with the goals and objectives of the NNLM program. Work with the Division of Extramural Programs, lead a team of project scientists who ensure the programs are effectively meeting the needs of the Network.
- Be responsible for recommendations concerning allocation of resources to the Program. Develop policies and guidelines for NNLM operations.
- Lead and provide technical direction to employees to accomplish specific tasks, produce work products and meet project goals through knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources, and liaison with the supervisor.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for a Lead Technical Information Specialist, GS-1412 position, you must have:
- A full four (4)-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled; OR
- Four (4) years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience is equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum; OR
- A combination of education and experience as described above.
AND, in order to qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have:
- One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) coordinating state, regional, and/or local healthcare initiatives with multiple partners; (2) establishing and implementing new and/or existing policies, procedures, and guidelines for public health outreach and/or engagement programs (3) project management experience through the full program or project lifecycle; (4) resolving problems related to cooperative agreement grant principles and practices; and (5) developing information management solutions that enhance accessibility and usability of biomedical data.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12644996
Education Requirements:See Position Requirements.
Salary and Benefits:
$142,488 - $185,234 per year
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How to Apply
Contact Information:
Douglas Bruno
Phone: 240-406-8230
Email:brunoda2@mail.nih.gov
Address:
National Institutes of Health6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
HHS, NIH, and NLM are equal opportunity employers.
Last Reviewed: January 16, 2025