Announcements
July 23, 2008
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. Read our Merit Selection Plan (PDF document 364K Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
31 current job openings.
Open to all
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080156)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (Serial and Government Publications Division) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 24, 2008
The Serial and Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the development and management of its custodial collections. Custodial collections include foreign and domestic newspapers, unbound periodicals, government publications (GPO Depository), intergovernmental publications and documents (United Nations), and other specialized serial collections. Reference assistance is provided to onsite researchers through the Newspaper & Current Periodical Room, and offsite reference service by telephone, by correspondence, and by e-mail and CHAT. Clients include U.S, Congress, Foreign and US Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, the professional and business communities, and the general public
Space Planning Specialist (Vacancy #: 080166)
GS-0301-12 — Congressional Research Service (Office of Finance and Administration) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jun 27, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 25, 2008
The Office of Finance and Administration (FIN) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a Space Planning Specialist to provide on-site, dedicated space planning services for CRS. Responsibilities include implementing innovative space management strategies for private offices, meeting facilities, systems furniture configuration, and common use space such as staff lounges and reception areas; planning and implementing ergonomic solutions for CRS staff; representing CRS at Library meetings, as well as meeting with vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Candidate with a background in/experience in facilities and space management are encouraged to apply.
Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN) (Vacancy #: 080186)
GS-2210-14 — Congressional Research Service (Office of Technolog) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Jul 7, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 28, 2008
The Congressional Research Service Office of Technology seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to provide customer support. If you are selected for this position you will plan and coordinate the installation, integration, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of CRS desktop computer and operating systems, desktop applications, (e.g., email clients, office productivity suites, and client/server applications), and provide group policy administration. You will also ensure the availability, functionality, and interoperability of computerized systems serving the research and information needs of the Members and staff of the United States Congress and the staff of CRS. As a Senior Systems Administrator you will provide technical direction to less experienced staff.
Analyst in Agricultural Policy (Vacancy #: 080170)
GS-0101-14 — Congressional Research Service (Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI)) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2008
The Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking two Analysts in Agricultural Policy. The analysts will cover public policy issues related to domestic and international agricultural programs, policies, and markets. The analysts will also treat the interrelationships of these issues with other key policy areas such as trade (e.g., bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and negotiations), economic policy (e.g., fiscal policies, disaster assistance), environment (e.g., climate change and carbon sequestration), and/or resource management (e.g., water resources policy and irrigation).
Attorney-Advisor (General) (Vacancy #: 080136)
GS-0905-13 — Office of the Librarian (Office of the General Counsel) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2008
The General Counsel is the final legal advisor for all matters relating to the Library of Congress. The General Counsel conducts and coordinates work through the Associate General Counsels. This position is that of an Assistant General Counsel who may work in any area of law with which the Office deals, depending on the needs of the Office as determined by the General Counsel.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080201)
GS-1410-09/11 — Library Services (Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access) — $48,108.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Jul 17, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2008
Provides original and copy cataloging services using references, standards, and automated bibliographic systems.
Completes library acquisitions, in all formats.
Analyzes and organizes information and materials.
Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats. Utilizes acquisition and collection development procedures, policies, and responsibilities and regularly reports on collection development trends and activities.
Interpretive Programs Officer (Vacancy #: 080130)
GS-1001-15 — Library Services (Partnerships and Outreach Programs Directorate, Interpretive Programs Office) — $115,317.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Jun 17, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 1, 2008
This position serves as Chief of the Interpretive Programs Office (IPO) and is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and direction for IPO and the Library of Congress exhibitions program. The Chief works in close coordination with the Director of Partnerships and Outreach Programs and the Associate Librarian for Library Services (ALLS) who outline duties in broad, general terms within the objectives and resources which are available. Work is performed independently and is reviewed and evaluated for soundness, adherence to Library of Congress (LC) policy, contribution to the development of Library exhibition policies and Library educational outreach policies. The incumbent is evaluated on his or her efficient and effective adherence to these policies and the accomplishment of the goals and objectives for exhibitions and education.
Accounting Technician (Vacancy #: 080159)
GS-0525-05 — Copyright — $31,751.00 - $41,271.00
Opening Date: Jul 21, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 4, 2008
Employee learns to review cash processing documents and remittances, and verifies, maintains, and reconciles account balances using different established procedures. Verifies data scanned and entered into the Copyright Office online accounting system. Examines batches of mail-in check remittances, and creates batches for non-scannable but negotiable items. Examines each check to verify completeness and negotiability. For scanned checks, compares the batch totals to remittance records, and generates a batch report. For non-scannable checks, links payments to existing service request records. Updates records in automated system. Processes deposit account charges and debits accounts using the automated system. Refers unacceptable remittances to higher-graded technicians.
Analyst Agricultural Conservation & Natural Resources Policy (Vacancy #: 080169)
GS-0101-13 — Congressional Research Service (Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI)) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 4, 2008
The Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy. The analyst will cover public policy issues related to agricultural conservation programs, policies and practices. The analyst will also treat the interrelationships of these issues with other key agricultural and natural resource issues, including, for example, farm income support, commodity programs, water resources management, wildlife enhancement, and endangered species protection.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080207)
GS-1410-09/11 — Library Services (Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access) — $48,108.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Jul 22, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 5, 2008
Provides original and copy cataloging services using references, standards, and automated bibliographic systems.
Completes library acquisitions, in all formats.
Analyzes and organizes information and materials.
Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats. Utilizes acquisition and collection development procedures, policies, and responsibilities and regularly reports on collection development trends and activities.
Library Technician (Vacancy #: 080179)
GS-1411-05/06/07 — Library Services (Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Regional and Cooperative Cataloging Division) — $31,751.00 - $51,124.00
Opening Date: Jul 22, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 5, 2008
Carries out a variety of activities in support of acquisition of library materials and arrangement of materials in such a way as to make them readily accessible to users. Uses a variety of manual and automated systems in order to assist in accessing information and for maintaining library collections. Prepares requisitions or other procurement documents, verifies correct bibliographic citations, ensures ordered materials are delivered, checks and processes items in after delivery, and prepares materials for binding, repairs, microfilming, etc. Creates and revises bibliographic records, including initial bibliographic control records (IBCRs).
Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business (Vacancy #: 080168)
GS-0101-14 — Congressional Research Service (Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI)) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 6, 2008
The Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business. The analyst will cover public policy issues related to industrial organization issues of direct relevance to Congress, including industry structure and market behavior, supply and prices of critical resources and inputs, globalization, trade-related impacts on domestic capacity, and sector-specific analyses in areas as varied as steel, chemicals, motor vehicles, and other basic industries. The analyst will also treat the interrelationships of these issues with other sectors such as energy, transportation and agriculture.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080110)
GS-1410-13 — Library Services (Near East Section, AMED, Collections and Services Division) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jul 8, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 8, 2008
Manages the development and growth of library collections. Solicits information, selects and recommends acquisitions of new materials for collections in the Near East Section in Arabic. Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats (print, microform and electronic), emphasizing projects that focus on filling major gaps in the collections.
Reviews collections on a continual basis for correcting deficiencies, updating, rearranging, weeding, average reduction, and shipment to off-site storage. Reviews a variety of foreign and domestic sources for information about available materials.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080111)
GS-1410-13 — Library Services (Hebraic Section, AMED, Collections and Services Division) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jul 8, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 8, 2008
Manages the development and growth of library collections in the Hebraic Section. Solicits information and recommends and selects acquisitions of new materials for collections. Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats (print, microform and electronic), emphasizing projects that focus on filling major gaps in the collections.
Analyst in Social Policy (Vacancy #: 080197)
GS-0101-12 — Congressional Research Service (Domestic Social Policy Division) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jul 15, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 12, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP), is seeking an Analyst in Social Policy. The analyst will focus on low-income children and family policy, including child care and Head Start, cash welfare and social services. Examples of work may include analyses of Census data to estimate eligible program populations or analyses of trends in federal-state expenditures.
Duties include providing objective, expert public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff: including preparing objective, nonpartisan, and innovative analytical studies on public policy issues of national or international significance; providing personal assistance as an expert on public policy issues throughout the legislative process, including analyzing, appraising, and evaluating legislative proposals; and participating in or leading multidisciplinary team research projects and seminars.
CADD Specialist (Vacancy #: 080157)
GS-1001-12 — Office of the Librarian (Facility Design and Construction, Facility Services, Integrated Support Services) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jul 14, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2008
Incumbent is responsible for the technical operation of the CAD (Computer Aided Design) System utilized to produce and revise architectural and design drawings. In that capacity, the Specialist develops and maintains programs, interfaces with vendors, and directs the day-to-day operations of the system. Incumbent also develops CAD System policies and procedures and provides technical expertise and direction in the implementation and use of the system to various end users.
Digital Conversion Specialist (Vacancy #: 080147)
GS-1001-09 — Library Services (Collections Services, Serial and Government Publications Division) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Jul 15, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 15, 2008
Performs technical quality control inspections of digital assets.
Performs a wide variety of duties associated with the creation of digital images.
Maintains liaison or communication with library patrons, supervisors, library staff and other national libraries. Motivates clientele to fully utilize programs and services.
Provides guidance to library patrons on how to access information resources, including textual materials, electronic database information, digital materials, electronic journals, and bibliographic citations. Searches and locates information from a variety of sources and electronic databases.
Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy #: 080188)
GS-1410-15 — Library Services (Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate) — $115,317.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Jul 16, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 15, 2008
The supervisory librarian manages the Library's overseas office, currently located in; Cairo, Egypt. The overseas office identify, acquire, catalog, preserve, and distribute selected publications of high research value to the Library of Congress and, through the Cooperative Acquisitions Program, to other research libraries. The supervisory Librarian works independently, exercising considerable judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies. Work is coordinated with the Department of State in the host country of the office.
Analyst in Labor Economics (Vacancy #: 080204)
GS-0110-14 — Congressional Research Service (Domestic Social Policy Division) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Jul 21, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 18, 2008
The Congressional Research Service Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Labor Economics. The analyst will focus on labor economics and its application to workforce-related public policies and issues such as workforce development, worker displacement, earnings and employment and labor market regulation.
The Analyst in Labor Economics duties include providing objective, expert public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff: including preparing objective, nonpartisan, and innovative analytical studies on public policy issues of national or international significance; providing personal assistance as an expert on public policy issues throughout the legislative process, including analyzing, appraising, and evaluating legislative proposals; and participating in or leading multidisciplinary team research projects and seminars.
Librarian (Collection Specialist) (Vacancy #: 080081)
GS-1410-09/11/12 — Library Services (NLS, Materials Development Division, Collection & Development Section) — $48,108.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jul 22, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 21, 2008
The Selection Librarian, recommends books to be reproduced in braille and recorded formats for the children's, young adult, and adult collections of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). The Selection Librarian writes descriptive annotations for approved titles; provides information on NLS collection building activities to the administration, the service network, a national advisory group, visitors, and the public.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 080191)
GS-1410-12 — Library Services (National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Network Division) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jul 15, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 26, 2008
Provides consultant service to an assigned portion of the service network concerning all elements of library service to blind and physically handicapped readers. Serves as NLS expert on regional library concerns and activities in his or her portion of the nation. As a consultant, recommends changes in procedures, workflows, and tools, through correspondence and personal contact with libraries, institutions and organizations which do provide or can provide library services to blind and physically handicapped persons; analyzes services offered, and recommends realistic improvements in services and materials to be made available throughout the country. This requires travel for consultant visits to a minimum of fifteen agencies each fiscal year plus travel to one national conference or two regional conferences, plus trips for specific events
Analyst in Economics (Vacancy #: 080199)
GS-0110-13 — Congressional Research Service (Government and Finance Division) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jul 17, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 28, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division is seeking two Analysts in Economics to conduct analysis of either U.S. tax policy or U.S. financial institutions and their regulation.
The Analyst in Economics prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on issues of national or international significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars. The analyst is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
Administrative Librarian (Vacancy #: 080102)
SL-1410-1410 — Library Services (Collections and Services Directorate, Asian Division) — $114,468.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Jul 2, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 3, 2008
The Chief of the Asian Division is the Library of Congress' principal expert/specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions covered by the Asian Division. The Chief has full professional responsibility for coordinating activities of the Library related to that geographic area, and for directing the development and integration of digital technology, and facilitating the effective use of these collections by scholars, researchers, and others worldwide. The Chief formulates the vision, establishes the mission and goals, determines objectives, directs the staff and resources, and evaluates overall performance of the division. The Chief of the Asian Division works under the general direction and supervision of the Librarian of Congress.
Contract Specialist (Vacancy #: 080174)
GS-1102-13 — Office of the Librarian (Office of Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracts and Grants Management, Contracts Section) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jul 16, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 16, 2009
The Contract Specialist awards and administers a wide range of contracts actions for the various library service units. Responsible for procurement that contain a number of different processes or elements resulting in extensive subcontracting. Advises program officials of the procurement objectives to be used, and assists in the preparation of statements of work.
Library Employees only
Accountant (Vacancy #: 080148)
GS-0510-13 — Office of the Librarian (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Jul 14, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 28, 2008
LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDDEFINITE STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Sr. Operating Accountant in the Accounting Operations Office or Financial Reports Office has the responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the Library's general ledger, subsidiary and central accounting functions which includes accounting and control of the Library's appropriated funds, reimbursable activities, revolving funds, gift and trust funds and cross servicing agreements with other agencies. The incumbent is responsible for financial statements, accounting records, related reports, the control, monitoring, and timely reconciliation of accounts with the Department of Treasury. Monitors and reviews accounting transactions and reports prepared by the Photoduplication Service, Cataloging Distribution Service, FEDLINK, Recording Lab, Sales Shop, Copyright Office, and other program areas throughout the Library.
Accountant (Vacancy #: 080171)
GS-0510-12 — Library Services — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 30, 2008
Limited - Open to Library Services
he Library Services' Accountant provides fiscal and accounting expertise (1) to reconcile the financial record in the Integrated Library System (ILS) for the purchase of materials for the general and special collections (GENPAC) and for the law collection (LAW) appropriations with the Federal Financial System (FFS), the Library's central accounting system, (2) for the Cooperative Acquisitions Program and the Library overseas offices and (3) provides fiscal and accounts expertise for the Library Services revolving funds.
Lead Information Technology Specialist (Vacancy #: 080138)
GS-2210-14 — Office of Strategic Initiatives (ITS) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Jul 14, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2008
LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, leadership and supervision to those who are working in project groups. The incumbent(s) develops, implements, and manages high visibility enterprise-wide projects and is responsible for the success of the project(s). In addition, he/she provides technical expertise in monitoring and evaluating contract activities covering the projects.
U.S. Citizens Only
Secretary (O/A) (Vacancy #: 080127)
GS-0318-09 — Office of the Librarian (Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Jun 30, 2008
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2008
The incumbent of this position serves as Executive Secretary to the Director. In addition, the Executive Secretary serves as office manager for the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness and serves as a confidential secretary to a team of senior program managers. The Executive Secretary works closely with the Director to ensure that the overall priorities and objectives of the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness are met in the performance of all administrative and secretarial functions.
Research Manager-Middle East and Africa (Vacancy #: 080192)
GS-0101-15 — Congressional Research Service (Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division, Middle East and Africa Section) — $115,317.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Jul 9, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 6, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager for the Middle East and Africa Section within the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division. CRS provides confidential, nonpartisan, and authoritative legislative research analysis and information service to the U.S. Congress. Working directly with Members of Congress and congressional committees on public policy issues, CRS staff contribute to an informed national legislature as it considers policy issues of importance to the American people.
The Research Manager leads the Middle East and Africa Section in the development of approaches to research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs. Duties include ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options.
Deputy Assistant Director and Spec American Law Division (Vacancy #: 080203)
SL-0905-905 — Congressional Research Service (American Law Division) — $114,468.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Jul 22, 2008
Closing Date: Aug 19, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), is seeking a Deputy Assistant Director. The Deputy Assistant Director counsels the Assistant Director on all aspects of the administration and operations of the division; monitors research, administration and operations of the division in relation to its capacity for and actual experience in meeting needs of the Congress; ensures that the division is working toward identifying public policy problems facing the Congress and follows through with analysis that provides an objective, authoritative framework in which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options; demonstrates intellectual leadership in monitoring congressional needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the Division.
Temporary Positions
Writer-Editor
GS-1082-9 (12940), $48,108-$62,546
Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Taylor Street Annex, 1291 Taylor Street NW, Washington, DC 20542
Full-time, Temporary, Not-to-Exceed 6 months