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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 a
<b>GS-7 Program Support Assistant</b>. The position is open between Wednesday, October 9, 2019,
<b>closing on Wednesday, October 23, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>The position is open to</u></b>: CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and the public<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">[Apply at USAJobs -- <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F548223000&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8919ab8bce794ef89dc308d74d1d38d9%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637062661276781722&sdata=7C3Wku4bja4oAo1oQ8e6AYw%2Fnqpw%2BKYZlVAKmKOgmMc%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548223000</a>]<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Data Production Division, Acquisition & Metadata Branch with one
vacancy in Beltsville, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Major Duties:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Responsible for the administrative oversight of various business processes, which may include processing financial, procurement, agreements, property, personnel, and other administrative instruments
for the management unit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Provides training and advisory services to the Branch Chief, professional staff and nonprofessional staff in all program administrative procedures ensuring compliance with regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Performs timekeeping duties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Schedules conferences and meetings, including arranging logistics, preparing agendas, and notifying participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Produces a wide range of documents using a variety of office automation technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Uses an electronic calendar, database or spreadsheet software to document employee leave schedules; transmits and receives documents and messages electronically.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Processed metadata records adhere to national cooperative standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol;color:#212121"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:#212121">Creates minimal-level cataloging records.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">No travel is expected with 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>Sindy Leon</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Telephone: 703-259-9356<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">E-mail: <a href="mailto:sindy.leon@usda.gov">sindy.leon@usda.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<b><span style="color:navy">Vicky L. Crone, MLS</span></b><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:navy">Licensing and Procurement Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:navy"><a href="mailto:vicky.crone@usda.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">vicky.crone@usda.gov</span></a></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">National Agricultural Library</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">USDA, Agricultural Research Service<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">Acquisitions and Metadata Branch<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room G13<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Beltsville, Maryland 20705<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Voice: (301) 504 -5210
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:8.25pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Fax: (301) 504-5243<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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