Nih Jobs – Technical Information Specialist

Job Description:

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to serve as coordinator for the NIH Library Bioinformatics Support Program, helping researchers and staff to learn and apply bioinformatics analysis techniques to their research. If you have stellar customer service skills and experience providing information services and instruction in a clinical or biomedical research setting, then consider joining our team.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications: A. a full 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 B. 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 must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum; OR C. a combination of education and specialized that meets the qualification requirements for this position as described above. AND In addition to meeting the above qualification requirements, in order to qualify for a Technical Information Specialist, GS-1412 position at the GS-11 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in providing web-based library services, including the creation and administration of web content related to bioinformatics; performing assignments involving the categorization, summarization, or location of specialized scientific or technical information; assisting with digital library development, automation, and maintenance projects; and providing technical assistance with digital repositories and digital collections. In addition to meeting the above qualification requirements, in order to qualify for a Technical Information Specialist, GS-1412 position at the GS-12 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing potential user groups and identifying appropriate audiences for targeting library services and programs; participating in tracking trends in scientific and medical research and in analyzing their impact on the collection, retrieval, and analysis of biological information using information technology; providing assistance to customers in using a range of bioinformatics databases; assisting in writing training plans, class manuals, and web-based training modules. In addition to meeting the above qualification requirements, in order to qualify for a Technical Information Specialist, GS-1412 position at the GS-13 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing information products and library services to support the information needs of a biomedical research organization; tracking trends in Bioinformatics and medical research and analyzing their impact on the library collection; providing reference and research services by retrieval and analysis of biological information; evaluating, developing, and managing bioinformatic databases and systems to support the information needs of a biomedical organization; providing guidance on the use of bioinformatic systems and databases. 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11374514

Job Details:

Company: The National Institutes of Health

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bethesda, MD, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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