Announcements
November 26, 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).
16 current job openings-
Open to all
Coordinator of Review (Vacancy #: 080325)
SL-0101-00 — Congressional Research Service (Office of Congressional Affairs and Counselor to the Director) — $138,380.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Oct 31, 2008
Closing Date: Nov 28, 2008
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. As head of the Review Office, you will provide leadership and guidance to a staff of research review specialists. The incumbent actively manages workload to maintain high productivity and meet stringent review deadlines. The Coordinator regularly communicates with all levels of CRS management and advises the Associate Director for the Office of Congressional Affairs and Counselor to the Director (CAC) and the CRS Director and CRS Deputy Director on policy issues and agency performance trends. Performs special assignments at the direction of the Associate Director.
Librarian (Braille Music) (Vacancy #: 080289)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Network Division, Music Section) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Oct 30, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 1, 2008
Analyzes, evaluates, organizes, and disseminates information and materials in various media for quality, content, and effectiveness.
Completes library acquisitions, including braille and on-line reference materials, audio recordings, CD's, and musical scores.
Maintains liaison or communicates with library patrons, supervisors, library staff, other national libraries, library and information networks, information centers, experts in government agencies, associations, the private sector, and/or research groups. Motivates clientele to fully utilize programs and services.
Digital Film Preservation Specialist (Vacancy #: 080329)
GS-1001-12 — Library Services (Collections and Services, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound, Preservation Services Section, Film Laboratory) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Oct 31, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 2, 2008
Performs a wide variety of duties associated with the creation of digital images.
Performs a wide variety of duties associated with preserving motion picture photographic media.
Prepares equipment tests and records readings. Performs a variety of tests using equipment of proven reliability and using standardized procedures. Examines test results for faults or defects that may affect data. Determines whether the test data falls within the norm. Determines apparent causes of deviations in test data, for instance equipment malfunction, observational errors, and other causes.
Specialist in Education Policy (Vacancy #: 080333)
GS-0101-15 — Congressional Research Service (Domestic Social Policy Division) — $115,317.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Nov 5, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 8, 2008
The Congressional Research Service Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking a Specialist in Education Policy. The specialist will conduct analyses that inform congressional deliberations on federal higher education policy proposals and legislation related to such issues as student financial aid and higher education finance. The specialist will use simulation models to estimate the impact of policy alternatives on need analysis calculations and Pell Grant receipt, and regularly conduct quantitative analyses examining the distributional effects of proposals that would alter existing federal student financial aid benefits or introduce new ones.
Supervisory Educational Resources Specialist (Vacancy #: 080278)
GS-1701-14 — Office of Strategic Initiatives (Educational Outreach Division) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Nov 7, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 9, 2008
INDEFINITE POSITION - NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) 5 YEARS
The incumbent should have experience working with K-12 professional development at the state and national level; knowledge and understanding of effective instructional practices; relationships with national educational organizations and recognize the value of coalition building in support of education programs. Additionally, the incumbent has knowledge of best practices for using technology to deploy outreach efforts. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Educational Outreach in the Educational Outreach Division and works closely with the educational outreach staff, which range in grade up to the GS-14 level, to coordinate primary source-based professional development programs and related activities for educators which are sponsored by the Library of Congress.
Director of Information Technology (Chief, Copyright Technology Office) (Vacancy #: 080317)
SL-2210-2210 — Copyright — $138,380.00 - $158,500.00
Opening Date: Nov 21, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2008
This position is the Chief Technology Officer for the United States Copyright Office and serves as Chief of the Copyright Technology Office (CTO). The CTO promotes use of information technology (IT) to improve operations, productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery. The CTO leads the planning, development, and implementation of information technologies to support the mission of the Copyright Office and the processing of Copyright submissions and deposits. The incumbent has overall responsibility for the oversight and direction of the operations of the CTO. In that capacity, he/she is responsible for ensuring effective planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and security of Copyright Office IT infrastructure, which includes PCs, networks, telecommunications, applications development and administration, and user support.
Facility Operations Specialist (Vacancy #: 080335)
GS-1640-12 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Facility Services, Facility Operations Section) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Nov 21, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2008
Incumbent will conduct a variety of analytical and evaluative studies and projects to assure achieving desired facility support. Works collaboratively with the managing agency or agencies, as operational requirements dictate, to identify, track and resolve building deficiencies. Executes assignments that often involve organizing and managing several separate or subordinate projects, concurrently. Provides direction or guidance to staff or contract personnel assisting/supporting projects or tasks, and may work as a part of the team.
Analyst in Health Services (Vacancy #: 080347)
GS-0101-14 — Congressional Research Service (Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP)) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Nov 26, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 29, 2008
The Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Health Services to serve the United States Congress. The analyst will cover issues related to the field of health services research, a field which addresses the cost, quality and access dimensions of health care. The analyst will handle key issues in the field of health services research such as: (1) the structure and organization of health care delivery within the U.S.; (2) the structural and organizational factors leading to a high performing health care system; (3) approaches for increasing the efficiency of health care delivery; (4) strategies for ensuring an adequate supply of health care professionals.
Program Specialist (Vacancy #: 080336)
GS-0301-11 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Office Systems Services, Records Management Section) — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Nov 25, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 29, 2008
The incumbent performs a variety of analytical and evaluative studies of these issues to determine their actual and potential effectiveness in achieving desired objectives. As assigned by the designated division chief, the incumbent prepares special projects based on anticipated need, program growth or change. Applies state-of-the-art management techniques that focus on solving organization problems and improving service, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business (Vacancy #: 080343)
GS-0101-14 — Congressional Research Service (Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI)) — $98,033.00 - $127,442.00
Opening Date: Nov 21, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 2, 2009
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 and international competitiveness, trade-related impacts on domestic capacity, and sector-specific analyses in areas as varied as steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and other industries. The analyst will also treat the interrelationships of these issues with other sectors such as energy, transportation, and agriculture.
Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business (Vacancy #: 080344)
GS-0101-15 — Congressional Research Service (Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI)) — $115,317.00 - $149,000.00
Opening Date: Nov 21, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 2, 2009
The Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business with emphasis on the motor vehicle manufacturing sector and related industries. The specialist will cover public policy issues related to industrial organization and business issues of direct relevance to Congress, including industry structure and market behavior, globalization and international competitiveness, regulation, finance, and trade.
Librarian (Education & Training) (Vacancy #: 080323)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (Preservation Directorate) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Nov 24, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 7, 2009
Maintains liaison or communicates with library patrons, supervisors, library staff, other national libraries, library and information networks, information centers, experts in government agencies, associations, the private sector, the general public and/or research groups. Motivates clientele to fully utilize preservation programs and services.
Librarian (Reference Specialist) (Vacancy #: 080324)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (Humanities and Social Sciences Division) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Nov 26, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 13, 2009
The Humanities and Social Sciences Division plans and administers general reference and research services in the Local History and Genealogy, Main, and Microform Reading Rooms by providing assistance to researchers seeking solutions to research problems. Constituents include Congress, other government agencies, scholars and the general public. To facilitate such research, the Division's specialists recommend the acquisition of print, micro format and computer file materials of research value in the humanities and social sciences.
Library Employees only
Supervisory Customer Service & Fulfillment Specialist (Vacancy #: 080290)
GS-0301-13 — Library Services (Partnerships and Outreach Programs, Office of Business Enterprises) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Oct 27, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 2, 2008
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated.
Public Affairs Specialist (Vacancy #: 080322)
GS-1035-07 — Library Services (FLICC) — $39,330.00 - $51,124.00
Opening Date: Nov 20, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 5, 2008
CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE FEDERAL LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTER COMMITTEE
(FLICC)
Provides logistical support for a wide range of programs, seminars, and events, including managing reservations, confirmations, and preparation and distribution of registration materials.
Updates, maintains, and tracks information contained within several established electronic databases used in the patent function.
Prepares marketing, publicity, and promotional materials for agency seminars, programs, and events.
Administrative Specialist (Vacancy #: 080331)
GS-0301-11 — Copyright — $58,206.00 - $75,669.00
Opening Date: Nov 25, 2008
Closing Date: Dec 10, 2008
Current Department employees - CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE COPYRIGHT OFFICE, DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) AND INDEFINITE NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) STATUS CANDIDATES ARE INELIGIBLE.
The primary function of this position is to provide high level administrative support and assistance to the Associate Register for Registration and Recordation, including (1) studying administrative processes and recommending changes to improve their effectiveness and efficiency; (2) the preparation and delivery of training and instructional materials; and (3) coordination of administrative activities for the office.
Temporary Positions
There are no temporary job opportunities at this time.