Announcements
September 19, 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).
22 current job openings-
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Contract Specialist (Vacancy #: 080263)
GS-1102-12 — Congressional Research Service (Office of Finance and Administration) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Aug 25, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 22, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Contract Specialist for the Office of Finance and Administration. The Contract Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the full range of CRS contracts, including contracts awarded under the CRS Director's independent contracting authority and contracts awarded through the Library of Congress (LC) Office of Contracts and Grants; and convening and conducting meetings of the CRS Contract Review Board. As a principal contract advisor for CRS, the Contract Specialist serves as CRS' expert contract authority, and advises the CRS Business Manager, CRS Associate Director for Finance and Administration, the CRS Deputy Director, and Director on best practices and makes recommendations to them that influence and/or determine CRS contract strategies based upon short-term and long-term strategic planning.
Librarian (Manuscript) (Vacancy #: 080251)
GS-1410-13 — Library Services (Collections & Services, Manuscript Division) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Aug 11, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 23, 2008
The Manuscript Specialist (Historian) has primary curatorial and acquisition responsibilities for Early American collections of the Manuscript Division, including the papers of the early presidents and documentation of the Founding Era. The Manuscript Division is one of the foremost special collections repositories of the world. The division collects and preserves personal papers of prominent individuals and the records of political, social, and professional organizations as well as rare Americana, and makes these materials available to researchers. The Early American History Specialist combines the skill sets of a historian, archivist/librarian, curator, and acquisitions officer. The specialist works under the general supervision of the chief of the Manuscript Division, who provides guidance concerning the general scope, direction, and objective of assignments.
Program Specialist (Vacancy #: 080241)
GS-0301-11 — Law Library — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Aug 8, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 26, 2008
Assists the Special Assistant for Outreach and Development in his/her efforts in support of the Law Library???s outreach/development efforts. Performs assigned tasks or guided projects necessary to facilitate development and promotion efforts. Actively supports the Special Assistant???s efforts in promoting the services of the Law Library to Congress and other constituencies, and to maintain its prestige and stature as the National Law Library, and increasing its presence in the international legal research and law library communities. The incumbent reports directly to, and acts in a confidential capacity with, the Special Assistant to the Law Librarian (Outreach and Development).
Librarian (Reference/Music) (Vacancy #: 080231)
GS-1410-09/11 — Library Services (Collections and Services Directorate) — $48,108.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Sep 15, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 29, 2008
The incumbent serves as a Librarian (Reference/Music) in the Music Division and reports directly to the Head, Reader Services Section. The incumbent may be an authority in a specialized field of music and is an expert in digital reference service. Performs duties which encompass very complex and wide ranging reference, research, and outreach assignments in his/her field of specialization. Plans comprehensive, in-depth means by which to improve and support all automated reference activities. Librarians respond to inquiries that are received in person, by telephone, by correspondence and by electronic media from a variety of sources.
Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy #: 080250)
SL-0905-905 — Copyright — $138,380.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Sep 2, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 2, 2008
The Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs is, along with the General Counsel, one of the two principal legal advisors to the Register of Copyrights, who is the director of the U.S. Copyright Office. The Associate Register has certain responsibilities for administering the copyright law, with special emphasis on policy, legislative and International matters. In addition, the Associate Register's office has primary responsibility for representing the Copyright Office at meetings of Government officials concerned with the international copyright issues. The Associate Register shares with the General Counsel responsibility for working with Congress and its committees on matters concerning future and pending legislation.
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Vacancy #: 080239)
GS-2210-14 — Office of Strategic Initiatives (Web Services Division) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Sep 2, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 2, 2008
The incumbent of this position will report to the manager of the Office of Strategic Initiatives, Web Services Section. The incumbent will supervise approximately 4 to 10 information technology specialists for the Technical Development Team.
Analyst in European Affairs (Vacancy #: 080274)
GS-0101-13 — Congressional Research Service (Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division (FDT)) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Sep 5, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 3, 2008
This is an indefinite position, not to exceed 13 months.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division (FDT) is seeking an Analyst in European Affairs and related subject areas to serve the United States Congress by providing expertise on issues related to European Union and U.S-European relations.
The Analyst in European Affairs duties include preparing 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 participating in or leading team research projects and seminars.
Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) (Vacancy #: 080214)
GS-2210-14 — Office of Strategic Initiatives — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Sep 3, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 3, 2008
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.
Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #: 080252)
GS-1410-11 — Law Library (Directorate of Law Library Services, Public Services Division) — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Sep 3, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 3, 2008
The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal research/reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; (2) creating and organizing web content; and (3) developing and managing legal and legislative electronic resources. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Analyst in Education Policy (Vacancy #: 080270)
GS-0101-13 — Congressional Research Service (Domestic Social Policy Division) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Sep 3, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 6, 2008
The Congressional Research Service Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Education Policy to serve the United States Congress by providing public policy analysis on issues related to education policy. The analyst will conduct empirical analyses that inform congressional deliberations of federal education policy proposals and legislation, such as statistical analyses of survey data; statistical analyses of state, local and national data on pupil achievement; analyses of K-12 education accountability system data; analyses of education levels and potential needs of various populations that may be targeted by benefits; and analyses of the impact of policy options on educational agencies and institutions at all levels of government.
Analyst in National Security Policy & Information Operations (Vacancy #: 080275)
GS-0101-14 — Congressional Research Service (Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Sep 10, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 8, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division is seeking an Analyst in National Security Policy and Information Operations and related subject areas to serve the United States Congress by providing policy analysis on issues related to information warfare, cyber warfare, network centric operations and security, military space policy, and/or electronic weapons.
Analyst duties include preparing 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 participating in or leading team research projects and seminars.
Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy #: 080027)
GS-1410-14 — Copyright (Acquisitions Division) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Sep 8, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 8, 2008
This position is the Assistant Chief for the Copyright Acquisitions Division. In the absence of the Division Chief, the incumbent serves in the full capacity of and assumes all duties and responsibilities of the Chief. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supervising the review, examination and selection of new works received in the Division for the Library of Congress through copyright deposits and the incumbent also determines whether such work(s) should be included in the Library's collections. The position reports to the Division Chief and while performing daily activities, is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
The Law Librarian of Congress (Vacancy #: 080256)
SL-0905-0905 — Law Library — $114,468.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Aug 14, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 14, 2008
The Law Librarian of Congress oversees overall operations of the Law Library of Congress, a Service unit of the Library of Congress. The Law Library of Congress serves the reference and research needs of the United States Congress, Federal Judiciary, Executive Branch agencies, and the bar. The Law Library houses, maintains, and develops the largest and most comprehensive collection of legal materials in the world, including a vast collection of rare items from throughout the world. Through its Reading Room, and increasingly via alternate means of contact/communication, the Law Library serves the reference and research needs of its growing constituency.
Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy #: 08230)
GS-1410-14 — Library Services (NLS/BPH) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Sep 15, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 16, 2008
The incumbent serves as the Head, NLS Reference Section in the Network Division. Plans, directs and guides all activities of the NLS reference, referral and information service which provides the NLS network of regional and sub-regional libraries, other professional groups, and the general public, a national reference and referral service on blindness and physical handicaps except in the fields of medicine and law; provides special and general reference services to NLS staff; compiles and distributes information on resources in the field of blindness and physical handicaps; develops a collection of print materials and digital media on blindness and physical handicaps to support the activities described above.
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
Administrative Officer (Vacancy #: 080209)
GS-0341-11 — Library Services (Collections Access, Loan and Management (CALM) Division) — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Aug 29, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 22, 2008
CONSIDERATION IS LIMITED TO THE STAFF OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) AND INDEFINITE NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) STATUS CANDIDATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. (EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN THEIR ELIGIBILITY AT THE TIME OF SELECTION.)
The incumbent has responsibility for assisting CALM managers and supervisors in the overall management and administration of the Division, and oversees the operation of the CALM Office. In carrying out administrative responsibilities, the incumbent applies general knowledge of and skill in personnel management; budget implementation; contract administration; office equipment and procurement procedures; collections; physical security; records management; time and attendance; staff training and development programs and requirements; program evaluation and other related activities. Provides administrative support in the areas of personnel, procurement, equipment, security, employee relations, position classification and related matters.
Information Technology Specialist (Vacancy #: 080262)
GS-2210-13 — Office of the Librarian (Human Resources Services, Strategic Planning and Automation Office) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Sep 9, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 23, 2008
The work of this position involves creation and maintenance of websites; IT research and analysis work; Information Systems Security; and IT project planning and management of the Human Resources Web site and Human Resources Services information systems. The Information Technology Specialist provides technical analysis and support, programming needs, hardware and software installation requirements and the performance of associated tasks or the direction of the efforts by ITS support staff or outside vendors.
Management Analyst (Vacancy #: 080269)
GS-0343-07 — Office of Inspector General — $39,330.00 - $51,124.00
Opening Date: Sep 19, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 24, 2008
LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
The incumbent works with higher level analysts in performing audits, surveys, and studies; also participates in the review and analysis of information. Interprets and adapts a wide variety of guidelines and instructions to work assignments.
Copyright Specialist (Registration) (Vacancy #: 080272)
GS-1210-11 — Copyright — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Sep 15, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 29, 2008
Limited to the Copyright Office
This position is the Copyright Registration Specialist. The Specialist is responsible for examining claims, creating public records, and performing a variety of tasks to support the registration function. This position is accountable to the Supervisory Registration Specialist. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
U.S. Citizens Only
Coordinator of Review (Vacancy #: 080273)
SL-0101-0101 — Congressional Research Service (Office of Congressional Affairs and Counselor to the Director) — $138,380.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Sep 4, 2008
Closing Date: Sep 26, 2008
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a senior manager to lead its Review Office within the Office of Congressional Affairs and Counselor to the Director.
CRS works exclusively for the U.S. Congress. Its hallmark is research and analysis that are accurate, authoritative, timely, objective, non-advocative, and inclusive of a full range of policy perceptions. CRS has a multilevel review process culminating in product clearance by the Review Office.
The Coordinator of Review is responsible for final clearance of all CRS products prior to release to Congress. The Coordinator of Review applies established policy and research standards to assure objectivity, balance, accuracy and authoritativeness of products and presentations. The Coordinator of Review provides leadership and guidance to a staff of research review specialists.
Assistant Director and Senior Specialist (Vacancy #: 080271)
SL-0130-0130 — Congressional Research Service (Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division) — $138,380.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Sep 8, 2008
Closing Date: Oct 6, 2008
The Congressional Research Service is seeking a senior manager to be part of its executive team and lead a major research program which provides the U.S. Congress direct, on-going, expert support in the field of foreign affairs, defense and trade. The Assistant Director, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division, reports to the Director of the Congressional Research Service and is responsible for meeting the analytical needs of the Congress for analysis on the array of public policy questions on foreign affairs, defense and trade that emerge from the legislative and oversight work of the Congress.
Temporary Positions
Quality Assurance Editor
GS-1082-9 (135635) $48,108 - $62,546
Electronic Research Products Office, Office of Legislative Information, Congressional Research Service, James Madison Memorial Building , 101 Independence Avenue S.E.
Washington DC 20540
Temporary, not-to-exceed 180 days