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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: NIST-97-2713/EB ISSUE DATE: 01/16/98 CLOSING DATE: 02/06/98 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT National Institute of Standards and Technology
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KNOWN PROMOTION POTENTIAL: ZA-334-IV (Pay may increase to top of pay band through performance)
Technology Services Office of Information Services Electronic Information and Publications Program (255) Gaithersburg, Md. 20899
Term Appointment NTE 2 yrs/Full Time
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified applicants. Status applicants who wish to be considered under both Merit Assignment Plan (MAP) and open competitiveprocedures must submit two (2) complete applications. When only one (1) application is received from a status applicant, it will be considered under MAP only.
DUTIES: The Office of Information Services (OIS) provides the knowledge base which the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scientific and technical research staff utilizes to contribute to the creation of new knowledge, thereby fulfilling NIST's mission of promoting U.S. economic growth by working with industry to develop and supply technology, measurements, and standards. In turn, OIS is also responsible for the editorial, packaging, and dissemination processes of the newly created knowledge which is the result of NIST research.
The candidate must posses technical experience with systems used for publications, for both print and electronic output, ideally within a science and technology environment. The incumbent will work with the other OIS component (i.e., the Research Library and Information Program (RLIP)) and the other EIPP Teams, Editing and Publishing Team, and the Technical Infrastructure Team, to develop new electronic services for OIS customers, and to implement new electronic systems for creating and disseminating both print and electronic publications.
The major responsibilities and projects will include: the selection and implementation of SGML editing, conversion, composition, and document management tools and creation of HTML and DBMS and CGI-based systems for delivery of electronic content and documents via the World-Wide Web, using tools such as PERL, Java, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, etc. The candidate must have a knowledge of the principals and practices of systems design, and will also be responsible for initiating, planning, organizing, and coordinating projects with other organizational units.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the ZP-III or GS-12 grade level) that demonstrates a knowledge of computer system analysis methods and techniques pertinent to this position to be filled.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) will be further evaluated based on the quality ranking factors listed below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each of the factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
SELECTIVE FACTOR(S): (Determines your basic eligibility for the position)
QUALITY RANKING FACTOR(S) (QRF): (Determines your ranking in comparison with other applicants. CTAP & ICTAP applicants who score 90 or above according to the following Quality Ranking Factors will be well-qualified and receive priority consideration).
OTHER: Payment of Travel and Transportation and/or Relocation Expenses is not authorized.
WHERE TO APPLY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Human Resources Management, Administration Building, Room A-123, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (301) 926-4851.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF (TDD): DIAL (301)-975-3007 OR CONTACT MARYLAND RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-735-2258.
PLEASE READ ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
| Bill Trefzger | |
| NIST Electronic Information | phone:(301)975-2146 |
| & Publications Program | fax:(301)869-8071 |
| Bldg 101, Room E106 | billt@nist.gov |
| Gaithersburg, MD 20899 | http://nvl.nist.gov/ |
