Current Openings

  • permanent ( open to all )
    Information Technology Specialist (Network Services)(Vacancy#:VAR002603) The position serves as a network administrator within the IT Service Operations (ITSO) Directorate of the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and reports to supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist within the ITSO directorate. The incumbent is responsible for the planning assistance, engineering, developing, implementing, and/or maintaining the Library’s Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless LANs (WLAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (PVN),...
    • Opening Date: November 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002567) This position is located in the African And Middle East Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher And Collections Services. The position reports to the Chief of the African And Middle Eastern Division in the General & International Collections Directorate. The Administrative Specialist performs administrative management functions and assists directors, chiefs, managers, and supervisors in GICD in planning, organizing and supporting the utilization of...
    • Opening Date: November 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney-Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) (Vacancy#:VAR002599) Serves as an expert on all legal and factual matters related to the administration of title 17 of the U.S. Code, including matters related to registration and recordation of claims but also emerging technological issues such as those involved in 17 U.S.C 1201, implicated by artificial intelligence, or other new subjects which have been added to title 17. Provides authoritative advice and assistance on...
    • Opening Date: October 11, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney Advisor (General) (Vacancy#: VAR002568) Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Attorney-Advisor in the Office of General Counsel performs authoritative and accurate legal research, provides legal advice to internal staff on all matters of copyright law, and prepares materials for regulatory proceedings and other policy...
    • Opening Date: September 21, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13, GS-14
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney-Advisor (International) (Vacancy#: VAR002630) The Attorney-Advisor performs probing, innovative, accurate and fully documented legal research and written analyses. Researches, analyzes, locates, organizes, summarizes, and interprets legal information. Analysis may include difficult or misunderstood policy issues, and questions involving complex issues of U.S., foreign, and international copyright law, where the research direction is unclear or where resolution requires the advice and guidance of experts.
    • Opening Date: November 8, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13/14
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)(Vacancy#:VAR002615) This position is located in the Enterprise Architecture Division, IT Governance Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position serves as an Enterprise Architect and is responsible for strategically designing and identifying efficient information technology solutions in support of core organizational functions. The incumbent provides technical expertise and leadership, performs complex application analysis, and design of solutions. The position is involved in a...
    • Opening Date: November 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Senior Digital Collections Data Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002515) Are you interested in joining a highly collaborative team-based environment working to acquire, preserve, and provide access to digital collections at the Library of Congress? Do you enjoy creative problem solving that will contribute to automating processes, developing workflows, working with large amounts of digital content, and making digital collections accessible? The Digital Collections Management & Services Division (DCMS) is seeking a Senior Digital...
    • Opening Date: November 2, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002616) This position is located within the End User Services Division within the IT Partner Engagement Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer.Supervises employees performing work at or below the GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision needed for accomplishing the section’s work. The selected applicants will be assigned to provide supervisory support to one of the following sections: End User Support, End User Computing.
    • Opening Date: November 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 30, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process (Budget)(Vacancy#:VAR002601) This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Government and Finance Division (G&F).The position description number for this position is 004746.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
    • Opening Date: November 2, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 1, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Information Technology Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002604) Develops policies, procedures, and strategies ensuring optimization and integration in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the operating environment Library-wide. Develops innovative and advanced methods and techniques for integrating multiple operating systems. Develops complex and highly specialized utility routines. Designs and interfaces telecommunications resources. Analyzes the effectiveness of operating systems and develops fine-tuning techniques to improve application system performance. Oversees coordinated efforts to plan...
    • Opening Date: November 8, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 1, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Data Analyst (Vacancy#: VAR002620) This position serves as a Data Analyst located in the Financial Management Directorate (FMD) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library) and reports to the Director of Financial Management. FMD provides oversight, stewardship, and risk management for all budgetary and financial management activities of LCSG to support the mission and priorities for the functions and business units...
    • Opening Date: November 3, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 4, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002629) The position is located in the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), Library Enterprises (LE), Chief Operating Office (COO) at the Library of Congress (LOC). The incumbent serves as the FEDLINK Manager of FEDLINK, reporting to the FEDLINK Executive Director who provides administrative direction and makes assignments in terms of broadly defined programs or functions, or long-range objectives. The position serves as a primary...
    • Opening Date: November 20, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 4, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Head Network Management Section (Vacancy#:VAR002617) Communicates assignments, projects, problems, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines to the project team. Identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among employees in accord with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specializations. Makes adjustments to accomplish the work in accord with established priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned team tasks; and ensures each employee has an integral role in...
    • Opening Date: November 13, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 5, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) (Vacancy#: VAR002584) 0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This is position is located in the Information Technology Services Directorate. ITS is responsible for the definition and specification...
    • Opening Date: November 21, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 5, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Digital Projects Coordinator (Vacancy#: VAR002492) The incumbent coordinates and facilitates activities relating to the Library Services information technology (IT) goals through implementation of projects involving the Library’s integrated library system, other enterprise systems, and web enabled applications. Individually, and in collaboration with IT and user organization experts. The incumbent develops and coordinates major program components that include IT support for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, online public catalogs, inventory, and serials...
    • Opening Date: November 7, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 5, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0301
  • indefinite ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Data Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002622) The Legislative Data Specialist contributes to the Office of Legislative Information Services mandate to quality review, troubleshoot and publish legislative data and documents through Congress.gov legislative information for the United States Congress and their constituents. The Legislative Data Specialist also assists with the day-to-day support to the congressional community as well as ongoing data modernization and enhancements efforts to Congress.gov. 
    • Opening Date: November 15, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Out-Processing Technician (Vacancy#:VAR002433) This position is located in the Out-Processing Section as an Out-Processing Technician and is responsible for reviewing, examining and identifying missing elements of incomplete package, and conducting database search to determine whether correspondence records exists. This position is accountable to the Out-Processing Supervisor and is also responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of Library and Copyright Office materials. AGENCY EMPLOYEES - CONSIDERATION UNDER...
    • Opening Date: November 22, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Procurement Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002637) This position is located in the Financial Management Directorate, Library Collections and Services Group. The incumbent serves as a Procurement Analyst in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Contracts Team and reports directly to the Assistant Chief, FMD.The incumbent is responsible for duties in contracts and procurement activities for LCSG mission accomplishment. Duties include participation in acquisition planning and...
    • Opening Date: November 22, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1102
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity) An applicant will be selected for an opportunity to serve an assignment up to 120-days as a Supervisory Copyright Specialist, GS-14, in the Copyright Information Office of the Office of Public Information & Education. Depending on the qualification of the applicant, this is either a reimbursable short-term employment detail with no change in salary or a short-term employment promotion. Duties include, but are not...
    • Opening Date: November 22, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 8, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002644) As a Librarian in this cooperative environment, the incumbent exercises responsibility for working with customers, developing requirements, advising on best practices in information services, and supporting procurements which best fit our customers' needs. Incumbent's duties include: analyzes information on the information and library support services procurement needs of federal agencies; applies knowledge of librarianship to provide input on solicitations for FEDLINK products and services,...
    • Opening Date: November 24, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 8, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • 180 days ( u.s. citizens only )
    Public Affairs Specialist (Vacancy#:DIR2023-1) The Congressional Research Service, Congressional Programs and Communications Office is seeking two Public Affairs Specialists. This is a 6-month appointment with the possibility of an extension(s) not to exceed 10 months. This position will be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 levels.
    • Opening Date: November 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 11, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09,11
    • Series: 1035
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Special Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR002619) The Special Assistant provides technical, operational, administrative and program guidance in support of the Directorate’s responsibilities for fulfilling the mission of the Directorate within LCSG. Additionally, the incumbent assists the other units throughout the Library as required, and with collaborative projects and activities with stakeholders. The incumbent provides technical, operational and administrative guidance in the form of reports; analytical studies, correspondence and memoranda on...
    • Opening Date: November 17, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 11, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • nte 2 years ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy#: VAR002571) This position is located in the American Folklife Center (AFC), Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collection Services (RCS) in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress. The archivist will work on the Community Collections Grants (CCG) program, part of the Library’s Of The People: Widening the Path initiative. This is a multiyear initiative, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon...
    • Opening Date: November 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Reference)(Vacancy#:VAR002597) The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference, research, consultation, and liaison services; instructions and training; and security for AFC collections. AFC holds nearly 6 million items in a variety of formats in thousands of individual collections stored in local and remote sites. The collections are among the Library's most varied in medium, format, physical condition, and intellectual property rights requirements, with attendant concerns...
    • Opening Date: November 14, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • indefinite ( open to all )
    Program Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002642) This position is located in the Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office (PLOI) of the Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement (CLLE) in the Office of the Librarian and reports to the Educational Resources Specialist. The incumbent in this position will manage the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative pilot program. The incumbent serves as Program Specialist and 1.) plans, promotes, and coordinates the pilot...
    • Opening Date: November 29, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Web Developer (Vacancy#:VAR002587) The Web Developer will work independently, as well as in a team environment. The incumbent is responsible for designing and developing web applications for the Library's public facing web properties. Additional responsibilities include researching changing technologies, mentoring other developer staff, working with other staff at the Library, and promoting good web development techniques.
    • Opening Date: November 29, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 2210
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Librarian (Reference and Research Specialist)(Detail/Temporary/Promotion) The Researcher Engagement & General Collections Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-11 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-12 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-12 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail as a Reference Librarian in the Humanities and Social Sciences Section in the Main Reading Room....
    • Opening Date: November 20, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 15, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Public Affairs Coordinator (Vacancy#:VAR002636) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator. The selectee will assist management with logistical and administrative support necessary to deliver programs, seminars, and events for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress, and will assist with major programs and services related to education and outreach for CRS's congressional clients.
    • Opening Date: November 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 18, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1035
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Librarian (Chief)(Detail/Temporary Promotion) The African, Latin American & Western European (ALAWE) Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-14 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-15 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-15 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail. The individual will serve as chief, ALAWE Division. Applicants must have one year of...
    • Opening Date: November 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 18, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Natural Resources Policy (Fish and Wildlife) (Vacancy#:VAR002632) The analyst will possess knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, issues, and/or practices of natural resources policy as applies to fish and wildlife, the biological sciences, and species management. The analyst will also have knowledge of the history, trends, and current status of natural resources policy and interrelationships of natural resources policy with other key ecosystem, conservation, protection, and multi-use issues. The ideal candidate...
    • Opening Date: November 24, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 26, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Assistant Legal Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002634) The Assistant Legal Reference Librarian GS-1410-09, working under the broad general supervision of the Chief, Public Services Division, or the relevant supervisor in the Office of the Law Librarian, provides legal and legislative reference and research support services; performs collection management duties; provides tours and briefings; and participates in projects and programs which fulfill the mission of the Public Services Division.
    • Opening Date: November 28, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 26, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Paralegal Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002633) Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Paralegal Specialist works for the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) and: plans and administers the CBB docket, schedule and logistics; plans and administers rulemaking proceedings; prepares legal records and status reports; and performs legal research...
    • Opening Date: November 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 27, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09; GS-11
    • Series: 0950
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Librarian (Natural Resources, Energy, and Earth Science) (Vacancy#: VAR002624) This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI). The position description number for this position is 336982. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
    • Opening Date: November 28, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 28, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Health Policy (Vacancy#:VAR002614) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy (DSP) Division seeks an Analyst in Health Policy to provide expertise on biological products (e.g., biologics, biosimilars, vaccines, cellular and gene therapy), and federal policies and procedures on regulating their safety, effectiveness, licensure, and marketing.
    • Opening Date: November 15, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Natural Resources Policy (Wildfire and Forestry)(Vacancy#:VAR002639) The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Natural Resources Policy. The analyst will address U.S. natural resources policy issues as applies to wildfire and forestry, including history, trends, and current status of wildfire policy and management on federal lands, wildfire ecology and social science, and the federal role in nonfederal wildfire management and response.
    • Opening Date: November 30, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR002204) This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.The announcement will remain open until all positions are filled or until the final referrals are made on 12/29/2023. NOTICE: The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on 01/15/2023.The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisory Contract Officer and works under the guidance of the Office Automation assistant in handling a variety...
    • Opening Date: December 30, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1106
  • Job Posting ( open to all )
    SPP- Register 2023, 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...
    • Opening Date: January 4, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-01 TO GS-15
    • Series: 1410
  • temporary ( open to all )
    Work Study Student Program 2023/2024 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...
    • Opening Date: August 15, 2023
    • Closing Date: April 26, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Fire Protection Engineer (Vacancy#: VAR002380) The Fire Protection Engineer serves as the technical expert for the Library of Congress on fire protection and life safety related issues in the Safety Services Division, Integrated Support Services in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). The Incumbent is directly involved in planning, directing, and coordinating the fire protection engineering issues in new construction, building alteration, lease acquisitions and existing facilities.The...
    • Opening Date: May 19, 2023
    • Closing Date: May 18, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0804
  • permanent ( open to all )
    General Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR002426) The General Engineer works under the general direction of the Chief, Facility Services Division in the Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Library of Congress (LC). Incumbent is responsible for the overall review and direction of major construction(s) or major renovation project(s)within the confines of LC facilities at Capitol Hill, Ft. Meade, Packard Campus, or other area(s) as assigned under the direction of the Chief,...
    • Opening Date: June 30, 2023
    • Closing Date: June 28, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0801
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Vacancy#: VAR002512) The position is located in the Collections Management Division in the Discovery and Preservation Services. Incumbent is responsible for a variety of activities in support of collections inventory control and tracking, both behind-the-scenes activities, e.g. problem resolution, quality control, searching collections storage areas for items not readily found or for which a problem might be present, support of the inventory program; and direct public...
    • Opening Date: November 17, 2023
    • Closing Date: November 15, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-08
    • Series: 1411
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