Announcements
January 10, 2009
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).
14 current job openings-
Open to all
Audio Visual Technician (Vacancy #: 080327)
GS-1001-05 — Library Services (Collections and Services, MBRS, Preservation Services, Recording Lab) — $31,751.00 - $41,271.00
Opening Date: Dec 12, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 12, 2009
Located in Culpeper, Virginia
The incumbent works with audio performances fixed or recorded on various media. The position involves the handling of media, and the operation of the equipment on which the works are played.
Creates digital audio files of selected materials. Performs digital preservation of the library's recorded sound collection.
Motion Picture Preservation Specialist (Vacancy #: 080320)
GS-1001-09 — Library Services (Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound, Film Preservation Laboratory) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Dec 12, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 12, 2009
Located in Culpeper, Virginia
Responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory duties associated with the preservation of motion pictures. Evaluates work representing the most difficult and most unusual problems with preservation of moving-image materials. Evaluates the technical quality of audio and moving image materials. Careful to preserve as much of the original content of the film as can be salvaged, the incumbent analyzes the film to determine its format; the stability of the base, binder and emulsion; the quality of image and sound; the extent of shrinkage; the kind and extent of deterioration of both base and emulsion; the physical damage that has been done to the film through projection, printing, improper handling, careless repairs or other misuse.
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 Technician (Vacancy #: 080326)
GS-1411-05 — Library Services (Processing Unit of the Recorded Sound Section, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound (MBRS) Division at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC)) — $31,751.00 - $41,271.00
Opening Date: Dec 16, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 16, 2009
Position is located in the Processing Unit of the Recorded Sound Section, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound (MBRS) Division at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC).
Performs duties in support of the processing of library collections.
Performs duties in support of the maintenance of library collections.
Prepares simple materials for reformatting such as digital scanning.
Performs duties in support of the Recorded Sound Reference Center.
Management Assistant (Vacancy #: 080353)
GS-0344-06 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Office Systems Services, Records Management Section) — $37,084.00 - $48,207.00
Opening Date: Jan 2, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 16, 2009
The incumbent assists the Correspondence Control Management Assistant in review and analysis of incoming, outgoing and internal correspondence and reference material for the Librarian of Congress, Library officials and related offices. The incumbent works directly with Library officials and staff by answering reference requests regarding general Library and Librarians' correspondence and other reference material that the section processes, records, maintains, and preserves. The incumbent works directly in support of the Librarian of Congress, Library Officials and their professional and support staff, including policy and management analysts and special assistants assigned to the Librarian's Office. The incumbent assists in the evaluation of records for retention or disposal based on records management and archival practices and annual notifications of records disposal, process requests for records.
Facility Operations Specialist (Vacancy #: 080368)
GS-1640-12 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Facility Services, Facility Operations Section) — $69,764.00 - $90,698.00
Opening Date: Dec 29, 2008
Closing Date: Jan 22, 2009
The Facility Specialist (FS) works under the general supervision of the Facility Operations Supervisor, Facility Services Division (FACS), Integrated Support Services (ISS), Library of Congress (LC). The Facility Operations Supervisor provides broad policy guidance and direction. The incumbent operates with a high degree of independence of decision and action with full responsibility for completion of their duties and assignments. Incumbent will conduct a variety of analytical and evaluative studies and projects to assure achieving desired facility support.
Procurement Analyst (Vacancy #: 080359)
GS-1102-13 — Office of Strategic Initiatives (Digital Resource Management and Planning Section) — $82,961.00 - $107,854.00
Opening Date: Dec 18, 2008
Closing Date: Feb 5, 2009
Provides contract/procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues.
Monitors outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.
Quality Assurance Specialist (Vacancy #: 080267)
GS-1910-11 — Library Services (Collections and Services Directorate, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Preservation Services Section, Audio-Visual Lab) — $60,989.00 - $79,280.00
Opening Date: Jan 8, 2009
Closing Date: Feb 9, 2009
This Senior Data Operator position is located in the Preservation Services Section of the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) and reports directly to the Head of Preservation Services. The incumbent ensures high quality in digitally reformatted and born digital works and ensures that metadata pertaining to all reformatted works is both uniform and complete.
Library Employees only
Supervisory Mail Clerk (Vacancy #: 080346)
GS-0305-09 — Copyright (Receipt Analysis And Control Division) — $48,108.00 - $62,546.00
Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 14, 2009
CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF THE COPYRIGHT OFFICE, RECEIPT ANALYSIS AND CONTROL DIVISION DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) AND INDEFINITE NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) STATUS CANDIDATES ARE INELIGIBLE
The Receipt Analysis and Control Division is responsible for the intake and initial processing of service requests and other requests arriving by mail, processing of fees, maintenance of deposit accounts, and out-processing of completed requests. The In-Processing Section handles all incoming service requests, creating package and individual service request records by scanning paper materials into the online system, labeling and scanning in deposit copies, and recording receipt of payment. This position serves as the In-Processing Supervisor for one of the teams in the In-Processing Section.
Supervisory Librarian (Cataloger) (Vacancy #: 080175)
GS-1410-14 — Library Services (Geography and Map Division) — $102,721.00 - $133,543.00
Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 16, 2009
CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE PERMANENT AND INDEFINITE STAFF OF LIBRARY SERVICES, DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. (EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY AT THE TIME OF SELECTION). TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) AND INDEFINITE NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) STATUS CANDIDATES ARE INELIGIBLE.
The incumbent of this position serves as Team Leader of the Cataloging Team providing day-to-day supervision to a staff of Librarian Catalogers. As a cataloging expert in the field of cartographic materials, incumbent provides expert advice and consultation to other librarians. The incumbent, serving under the administrative supervision of the Chief of the Geography and Map Division works highly independently, exercising considerable independent judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies.
Library Technician (Copyright) (Vacancy #: 080360)
GS-1411-06 — Copyright (Registration and Recordation Program, Literary Division) — $35,392.00 - $46,011.00
Opening Date: Jan 7, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 21, 2009
Provides support for the copyright application process by making initial processing determinations and ensuring that the registration requirements are met. Identifies, processes, and creates the Public Record for routine claims, and clears routine claims following established procedures. Refers all claims that do not meet the criteria to a specialist, or supervisor. Corresponds with claimants by letter, email, fax, or phone to resolve routine problems.
Police Officer (Captain) (Vacancy #: 080364)
GS-0083-12 — Office of the Librarian (Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness) — $85,658.00 - $133,486.00
Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 26, 2009
The Captain of the Library of Congress Police force is responsible for implementing programs that will accomplish the mission of the Library of Congress Police, which is to protect the life, property, and civil rights of Library staff and visitors by maintaining law and order and to assist in the protection of Library property and collections. The Captain furnishes policy guidance and provides guidance as to the procedures to be followed in situations not covered by precedent or regulations.
Librarian (Vacancy #: 090001)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (Collections and Services, Manuscript Division, Reference and Reader Services Section) — $50,408.00 - $65,531.00
Opening Date: Jan 5, 2009
Closing Date: Feb 3, 2009
This position will require some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items and requires some weekend duty.
The reference librarian in the Manuscript Division serves as an authority in providing reference services in the field of archives and manuscripts. He/she provides basic as well as highly specialized and authoritative reference service to Members and Committees of Congress, government agencies, institutions, scholars, advanced graduate students, genealogists, and other researchers. The reference librarian exercises initiative, judgment, tact, flexibility in meeting the reference requirements of established scholars and other researchers.
Temporary Positions
Technical Writer-Editor
GS-1083-11 (61676) $58,206 - $75,669
Communications Office, Office of the Director, Congressional Research Service, James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Avenue S.E., Washington DC 20540
Temporary, not-to-exceed 180 days