Certified Library Professional with Security Clearance

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Job description

KITS Job ID KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact to verify its validity. Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Certified Library Professional to support KITS and our government customer in Washington. DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid time off, and more. KITS is seeking a Library Profession at the Intermediate level to work with our client in Washington, DC. KITS ideal candidate shall provide applied Subject Matter Expertise in conduction research using advance Boolean logic to retrieve information responsive to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in the records system. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Analyze perfected FOIA requests and develop comprehensive search strategies to meet the standards of a reasonable and adequate search. Strategies identify the major concepts in each request, along with appropriate related terms. Related terms account for Department-specific terminology that matches the intent of the requestor as well as differences in language used in varying modes of communication, encompassing formal language used in official correspondence as well as informal terms used in in emails and other informal communication channels. Communicate detailed search strategies to case processors case managers so that they can be shared with Bureaus, offices, and posts tasked for each request to ensure that search strategies are consistent in terms of quality and thoroughness. Identify all relevant repositories of State Department records that may contain relevant documents. Deploy advanced knowledge of Boolean operators and online search skills to conduct thorough searches in all relevant repositories identified as responsive for each request. Review search results and eliminate all documents that are irrelevant or otherwise non-responsive to the original request. Create thorough documentation of the search strategy and sources searched that includes a written analysis of the request, the detailed search strategy developed as a result of that analysis, the sources searched, and the results of each search conducted. Maintain direct communication with case managers and inform them of leads to additional Bureaus, offices, and posts that should be searched. Conduct additional searches as necessary in cases where other Bureaus, offices, and posts identify additional relevant search terms likely to identify responsive material. Use in-depth knowledge of the principles of information organization and retrieval to provide advice on the development of online tools and repositories used to manage official Department of State records. Contribute to the construction of appropriate metadata schema to thoroughly describe those records and identify the most appropriate system requirements and database fields to support precise search and retrieval. Position Requirements: Minimum of 5 years Library Support experience Experience conducting online research Experience conduction database searches. Proficiency with Boolean logic. Ability to obtain a Public trust Education: Master's degree in library and information science or related degree from an accredited college or university Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated experience in conducting complex online searches. Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a professional research or reference librarian. Demonstrated experience in the areas of foreign policy, diplomacy, foreign aid, or national security. Evidence of strong and effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to provide training on developing effective search strategies. Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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