Announcements
November 23, 2009
The Library of Congress offers many exciting permanent and temporary opportunities for employment. The Library adheres to a formal Merit Selection Plan in filling vacancies.
11 current job openings-
Open to all
Supervisory Management Analysis Officer (Vacancy #: 090234)
GS-0343-13 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Office Systems Services, Records Management Unit) — $86,927.00 - $113,007.00
Opening Date: Oct 30, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 1, 2009
The incumbent serves as the Head, Records Management Section and reports to the Chief, Office Systems Services. The incumbent exercises initiative, resourcefulness, and judgment in applying or adapting broad guidelines provided by Executive Orders, General Services Administration, National Archives and Records Administration regulations, the Federal Records Act, various Unites States Codes regarding legislatively mandated records management and forms programs, manuals, and other issuances pertaining to the general principles, practices, and techniques of the various phases of the Library of Congress' records, forms, and correspondence, including requests submitted pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts management programs. Oversees the Correspondence Control Unit/Librarian correspondence and maintains congressional relationships as necessary and appropriate.
Materials Handler (Vacancy #: 090222)
WG-6907-06 — Library Services (Collections and Services, Collections Access, Loan and Management Division, Collections Integrity and Maintenance Office, Collections Maintenance and Off-Site Storage Section) — $19.02 - $22.21
Opening Date: Nov 20, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2009
The Materials Handler is responsible for working in a wide array of Library collections-related activities. Primary activities take place in a warehouse setting and are related to the assignment and placement of containers on shelves, retrieval of items from containers, reshelving items in containers, etc.
This position is located in the Collections Maintenance and Off-Site Storage Section, Collections Integrity and Maintenance Office, Collections Access, Loan and Management Division, Collections and Services, Library Services.
*Primary duty station is in Fort Meade, Maryland; however, incumbent may be assigned to other Library facilities as needed.
Work schedule for this position is:
Fixed - Monday -- Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position involves moderate lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs after an offer has been made and before commencement of the duties the selectee must be physically qualified by the Library's Health Services Office.
Supervisory Interior Designer (Design Supervisor) (Vacancy #: 090095)
GS-1008-13 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services) — $86,927.00 - $113,007.00
Opening Date: Oct 20, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2009
This position serves as the Design Supervisor for Facility Design & Construction (FD&C), Facility Services Division, Integrated Services Support Directorate, Library of Congress (LC). The incumbent works under the general supervision of the FD&C Manager. FD&C has overall responsibility for all occupant space planning for over 4 million square feet and liaison with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) on design projects under AOC control. Additionally FD&C provides design advice on all new LC construction projects. Work is carried out independently with the incumbent receiving policy guidance and work guidelines in terms of broad general objectives. Incumbent executes assignments that often involve organizing and managing several separate subordinate projects that must be carried out concurrently.
Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) (Vacancy #: 090245)
GS-2210-14 — Office of Strategic Initiatives — $102,721.00 - $133,543.00
Opening Date: Nov 13, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 7, 2009
The Office of Strategic Initiatives at The Library of Congress has embarked on major digital library initiatives, part of which involves the design and development of digital repository systems. These systems will support acquisition, preservation and access for a large number of digital collections spanning a wide variety of content types and formats. We are seeking qualified individuals to join us in our effort to build these library and repository systems of the future.
Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy #: 090238)
GS-1410-12 — Library Services (Binding and Collections Care Division, Preservation Directorate) — $73,100.00 - $95,026.00
Opening Date: Nov 18, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 18, 2009
Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the Library Binding Section. Reports to the Chief of the Binding and Collections Care Division of the Preservation Directorate.
Supervises staff who perform duties related to the preservation of library materials, including commercial binding preparation, shelf preparation and identifying individual items and categories of materials for preservation. Responsible for the secure and safe transport of library materials. Provides expertise and training across units.
Library Employees only
Budget Analyst (Vacancy #: 090217)
GS-0560-14 — Copyright — $102,721.00 - $133,543.00
Opening Date: Nov 12, 2009
Closing Date: Nov 27, 2009
Limited to the Copyright Office
This is a multi-disciplinary position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and also providing support to the Copyright Office Policy and Planning Program Officer. The incumbent performs a variety of assignments largely based on gathering and analyzing information, recommending options, and presenting qualitative and quantitative information to decision makers. Areas covered include budget preparation, analysis and oversight, procurement analysis and oversight as pertains to budgetary matters, and preparation and analyses of reports and statistics relevant to the Program Planning Function.
Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration) (Vacancy #: 090243)
GS-1210-13 — Copyright (Registration and Recordation Program) — $86,927.00 - $113,007.00
Opening Date: Nov 12, 2009
Closing Date: Nov 27, 2009
Limited to Copyright Office, Registration and Recordation Program
This position serves as Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration) in any of the three divisions within the Registration and Recordation Program. Incumbent supervises a group of employees performing non-supervisory duties at the GS-12 or lower grade level.
Accounting Technician (Vacancy #: 090250)
GS-0525-06 — Library Services (Partnerships and Outreach Programs Directorate, Federal Library and Information Center Committee, (FLICC), FEDLINK Fiscal Operations, Accounts Payable Unit) — $37,084.00 - $48,207.00
Opening Date: Nov 20, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2009
CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE STAFF OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
This position is located in the Accounts Payable Unit of FEDLINK Fiscal Operations, Federal Library and Information Center Committee, (FLICC), Partnerships and Outreach Programs Directorate, Library Services.
FEDLINK Fiscal Operations is responsible for the financial management operations in support of the FEDLINK procurement program for Federal agencies participating in the FEDLINK program. Fiscal Operations establishes Federal agencies' membership in FEDLINK, determines FEDLINK service fees for members, prepares member interagency agreements, vendor delivery orders, payment of invoices, and provides FEDLINK member account statements.
Library Technician (Vacancy #: 090251)
GS-1411-06 — Library Services — $37,084.00 - $48,207.00
Opening Date: Nov 20, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2009
CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE COLLECTIONS AND SERVICES DIRECTORATE OF LIBRARY SERVICES.
This position is located in the Reference Unit, Serial & Government & Publications Section, Collections Services Division, Directorate, Library Services.
The Serial and Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections in Western European languages and is responsible for the development and management of its custodial collections.
The incumbent will work a limited flexitime work schedule and will work some evenings and Saturdays.* (Based on when needed, scheduled and/or at the discretion of the supervisor)
Library Technician (Copyright) (Vacancy #: 090228)
GS-1411-06 — Copyright — $37,084.00 - $48,207.00
Opening Date: Nov 19, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2009
This position is the Copyright Technician responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support the division. This position is accountable to the Supervisory Registration Specialist. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is also responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of Library and Copyright Office materials.
Administrative Specialist (Vacancy #: 090215)
GS-0301-11 — Office of Strategic Initiatives (Information Technology Services) — $60,989.00 - $79,280.00
Opening Date: Nov 20, 2009
Closing Date: Dec 7, 2009
LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
The incumbent(s) is responsible for processing and monitoring budget and human resources services including staffing, position classification, performance management, awards, labor and employee relations, and training. The incumbent(s) also is responsible for all matters related to travel, transit subsidies, procurement, contracts, and management analysis. The incumbent(s) is expected to apply the policy and procedural directives of ITS and the Library as related to administrative and information technology functions.