Chief, Asian Division (Vacancy#:VAR002910)
Brief Description: The Chief serves as the Library's principal representative in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions covered by the division. This includes the provision of services related to collections of Asian origin and of the Asian American and Pacific Islands Diaspora, and engagement with Asian and Asian American studies broadly. With guidance from the director, and in keeping with overall Library…
Opening Date:November 27, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:SL-00
Series:1410
permanent ( open to all )
Director for Preservation (Vacancy#:VAR002930)
The Director for Preservation is responsible for the long-term usability of the Library’s tangible collections through the leadership of the Preservation Directorate under the Associate Librarian for Discovery and Preservation Services, within the Library Collections and Services Group. The Preservation Directorate encompasses four Divisions: Collections Management, Conservation, Preservation Research and Testing, and Preservation Services, together totaling about 180 staff. Director for Preservation Career Showcase…
Opening Date:November 26, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:ST-00
Series:1410
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Librarian (Research Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR002936)
This position serves as a Research Librarian in the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The incumbent analyzes and solves complex research problems within specialized policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of a request include its novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area, etc. Responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to complex issues…
Opening Date:November 25, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-12
Series:1410
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (South America Section) (Vacancy#: VAR002975)
This position is located in the South America Section, African, Latin American & Western European Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed.
Opening Date:December 11, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1410
permanent ( open to all )
Physical Security Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003000)
The incumbent of this position provides services, advice, and assistance in physical security matters to Library of Congress organizations and coordinates with agencies and organizations outside the Library of Congress.Serves as a technical authority in assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to physical security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology, or procedures. Resolves major conflicts in policy…
Opening Date:December 17, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0080
permanent ( library employees only )
Program Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002968)
This position is located in the Space Utilization Planning and Design Section, Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer.The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Specialist within the Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate (ISS), in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Space Utilization…
Opening Date:December 9, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0301
nte 2 years ( open to all )
Quality Assurance Specialist (International Braille) (Vacancy#:VAR002921)
The position serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist and is located in the Content Quality Assurance Section, Collections Division, National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of the Head, Content Quality Assurance Section, and specializes in quality assurance…
Opening Date:December 19, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-11
Series:1910
permanent ( open to all )
Quality Assurance Specialist (Recorded Products)(Vacancy#:VAR002948)
The Quality Assurance Specialist (Recorded Products) serves as an authority on the artistic. technical, and human factor elements required for controlled production of spoken word recordings, formulates and maintains quality control objectives for the various contracts with recording studios and multistate centers to insure continuous production of digital recorded books and magazines for the National Library Service.
Opening Date:November 26, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-11
Series:1910
permanent ( open to all )
Reader Registration Supervisor (Vacancy#:VAR002836)
The position description number for these positions is 369396The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
Opening Date:December 31, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:0303
permanent ( library employees only )
Reviewer and User Support Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002983)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of the Counselor to the Director (COU) is seeking a Reviewer and User Support Specialist to join the Congressional Services Section. The ideal candidate will provide support to users of the congressional relationship management system (CRM) and to review congressional requests for assignment to final research division on a permanent basis.AGENCY EMPLOYEES - CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUONCEMENT…
Opening Date:December 12, 2024
Closing Date:January 15, 2025
Grade Level:GS-12
Series:0301
permanent ( library employees only )
Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration)(Vacancy#:VAR002980)
This position serves as the Division Chief in one of the three Divisions (Literary, Performing Arts, and the Visual Arts) within the Registration Program, and the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management, oversight and administration of the assigned division. The position performs a variety of tasks to support the divisions, and reports to the Associate Register for Registration.
Opening Date:December 31, 2024
Closing Date:January 16, 2025
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:1210
permanent ( current and former federal employees only )
Chief, Facility Services Division (Vacancy#:VAR002986)
Serves as the Chief of Facilities Services Division within the Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate and is responsible for supporting the optimal usage of approximately 5 million square feet of real property across Capitol Hill and other locations. The Chief is responsible for the leadership and direction of Facility Operations and Space Utilization Planning & Design Services employing a broad knowledge of facility operations,…
Opening Date:December 17, 2024
Closing Date:January 17, 2025
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:1640
nte 120 days ( library employees only )
Inventory Management Specialist (120-Day Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity)
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Business Operation Division, Logistics and Facilities Management Section is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-08 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-09 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-09 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail without promotion as an Inventory Management Specialist.…
Opening Date:January 10, 2025
Closing Date:January 17, 2025
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:2010
permanent ( open to all )
Program Specialist (Vacancy# VAR003001)
The position serves as a Program Specialist in the American Folklife Center (AFC), Special Collections Directorate (SCD), Researcher and Collection Services (RCS) within the Library Collections Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC). The position provides procurement, contract management support, liaison, and programmatic division support to the American Folklife Center (AFC) Director to help fulfill the Center’s evolving mission.
Opening Date:December 26, 2024
Closing Date:January 17, 2025
Grade Level:GS-12
Series:0301
permanent ( open to all )
Distribution Facilities Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002949)
This position is in the Logistics and Facilities and Management Section, Business Operations Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) in the Library Collections and Services Group at the Library of Congress (LC).The incumbent works under the supervision of the Logistics and Facilities Management Section Head in overseeing and coordinating agency-wide logistics and facility management programs, projects and activities. This…
Opening Date:December 10, 2024
Closing Date:January 21, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:2030
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Reference Librarian- Hebraic)(Vacancy#:VAR002962)
The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations.…
Opening Date:January 8, 2025
Closing Date:January 22, 2025
Grade Level:GS-12
Series:1410
permanent ( open to all )
Supervisory Librarian (Head, Reference Section)(Vacancy#:VAR002956)
This position is in the Serial and Government Publications Division and is responsible for administering, planning, implementing, and evaluating those activities that deal directly with the provision of high quality reference service from the Division's collections, including selected bound serial collections, government publications, newspaper collections, and other special collections in print, non-print, and various electronic formats, to the Library's many constituencies, including Members of…
Opening Date:January 9, 2025
Closing Date:January 23, 2025
Grade Level:GS-14
Series:1410
nte 120 days ( library employees only )
Financial Management Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
Availability: Applicants must be a current Library of Congress employee serving in a permanent or indefinite position at the GS-11 or GS-12 level.Duration: Depending on the qualifications of the applicant(s) selected, this may be a temporary promotion, NTE 120 days or a detail with the possibility of an extension(s), not to exceed 1 year.Summary: The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of Administrative Operations, is…
Opening Date:January 13, 2025
Closing Date:January 24, 2025
Grade Level:GS-12
permanent ( open to all )
Public Affairs Specialist - (Vacancy#:VAR003008)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to join a team of professionals in the Congressional Programs and Communications Office, of the Office of the Director (DIR).The position description number for this position is 243768.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position may work a flextime or compflex work…
Opening Date:January 3, 2025
Closing Date:January 24, 2025
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1035
permanent ( library employees only )
Supervisory Program Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002967A)
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Copyright Office. The Chief directs the staff and activities of ASD, which manages human resources, labor relations, training and staff development, security, safety, facilities, and small administrative procurement support for the Copyright Office.Provides authoritative guidance on human resources matters as they affect the Copyright Office…
Opening Date:January 8, 2025
Closing Date:January 24, 2025
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:0301
permanent ( open to all )
Administrative Officer (Vacancy#:VAR002981)
This position is located in the Preservation Research and Testing Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.The position description number for these positions is 461542.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Opening Date:January 6, 2025
Closing Date:January 26, 2025
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:0341
permanent ( library employees only )
Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration) (Vacancy# VAR003007)
The registration Program is responsible for the examination of copyright claims, the creation of public records, and the issuance of certificates of registration. Registration Program staff examine claims, communicate with applicants to resolve registration issues, create public records, refuse to register claims failing to meet the legal and formal requirements, route deposits to appropriate location, including for the Library of Congress' collections, connect physical…
Opening Date:January 14, 2025
Closing Date:January 28, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:1210
permanent ( library employees only )
Lead Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002973)
The incumbent serves as a contract specialist for the Library of Congress programs. This position will be utilized through the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent awards and administers a wide range of contracts actions for the various library service units. The incumbent serves as a Contracts Team Leader.
Opening Date:January 15, 2025
Closing Date:January 29, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:1102
permanent ( library employees only )
Program Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002966)
This position is located in the Business Operations Support Section, Preservation Services Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Division Chief and uses expert knowledge of budget implementation, program management, contract administration, and office procurement procedures.
Opening Date:December 16, 2024
Closing Date:January 29, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0301
permanent ( open to all )
Assistant General Counsel (Vacancy#:VAR002999)
The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright…
Opening Date:January 6, 2025
Closing Date:February 3, 2025
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:0905
permanent ( open to all )
Assistive Technology Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002964)
The position serves as an Assistive Technology Specialist which is located in the Patron Engagement Section of the Patron and Network Engagement Division in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled in the Library Collections and Services Group. The position reports directly to the section head. Is an expert in assistive technologies available to blind, visually impaired, physically disabled and reading…
Opening Date:January 6, 2025
Closing Date:February 4, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0301
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Analyst in Health Policy (Medicare)(Vacancy#:VAR002969)
The ideal candidate will have academic and professional skills/training in Medicare and public health policy (e.g., Part B premiums, financing, end stage renal disease, fraud, waste and abuse); knowledge of the regulation of Medicare by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); and an ability to analyze federal policy issues and legislative proposals relating to the regulation of Medicare. Analysts must be capable…
Opening Date:January 7, 2025
Closing Date:February 18, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0101
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Deputy Assistant Director, Knowledge Services Group (Vacancy#:VAR002976 A)
This position serves as head of the Knowledge Services Group (KSG), the division at CRS responsible for general and legal reference and research, knowledge management, acquisition and collections, and technical services. In this capacity, and reporting directly to the Assistant Director of the KSG, the Deputy Assistant Director assists in leading, planning, directing and evaluating KSG services to congressional users and CRS staff, and…
Opening Date:December 27, 2024
Closing Date:February 21, 2025
Grade Level:SL-00
Series:1410
permanent ( open to all )
Attorney-Advisor (General)(Vacancy#:VAR002738)
The primary responsibility of this senior attorney is to provide fully and accurately documented legal studies, briefs, and regulations on complex matters involved in the administration of title 17.
Opening Date:April 9, 2024
Closing Date:April 9, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13/14
Series:0905
permanent ( open to all )
Materials Handler (Vacancy#:VAR002742)
The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). Responsibilities include: warehouse work receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies; erecting or dismantling office systems furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.; moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events; using hand tools…
Opening Date:April 11, 2024
Closing Date:April 10, 2025
Grade Level:WG-06
Series:6907
temporary ( open to all )
Work Study Student Program 2024/2025
The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time…
Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure) (Vacancy#:VAR002913)
This position is located in the American Law Division, Congressional Research Service.The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions related to constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing legal research, analysis, writing,…
Opening Date:October 1, 2024
Closing Date:October 1, 2025
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0905
permanent ( open to all )
SPP - Register 2025, Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities)
The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job…
