Announcements
January 15, 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).
15 current job openings-
Open to all
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.
Secretary(Office Automation) (Vacancy #: 090002)
GS-0318-07 — Copyright (Director of Operations, Information and Records Division) — $41,210.00 - $53,574.00
Opening Date: Jan 13, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 29, 2009
This is a confidential position with routine and non-routine duties related to sensitive personnel and/or labor relations matters. The incumbent of this position is not a member of a bargaining unit. This position serves as Secretary (Office Automation) to the Assistant Division Chief. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
Administrative Support Assistant (Vacancy #: 080369)
GS-0303-08 — Office of the Librarian (Integrated Support Services, Facility Services, Facility Operations Section) — $45,639.00 - $59,333.00
Opening Date: Jan 15, 2009
Closing Date: Feb 2, 2009
The Office Manager provides general administrative support as Office Manager and Secretary to the Chief/Manager, of any office within Integrated Support Services (ISS), and supports section personnel, performing duties and responsibilities to relieve the chief/manager of day to day administrative office tasks, assuring that a wide range of personnel and administrative matters are performed in a correct and timely manner. The incumbent provides services directly to the chief/manager and staff members of any office within Integrated Support Services. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the manager who provides necessary instructions on matters of policy and changes in procedures.
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.
Director, Opportunity, Inclusiveness and Compliance (Vacancy #: 080358)
SL-0260- — Office of the Librarian (Office of the Chief Operating Office) — $144,996.00 - $162,900.00
Opening Date: Jan 12, 2009
Closing Date: Feb 12, 2009
The Director for the Office of Opportunity, Inclusiveness and Compliance (OIC) reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Librarian, and is responsible for administering key workforce diversity programs to engender an environment in which all employees can accomplish the Library's mission and reach their full potential without system barriers and discrimination. These programs include employment discrimination complaint processing, management of inclusiveness and diversity programs, and development and management of employee cultural exchange and awareness programs. The incumbent is an authority on relevant employment law and regulations and serves as a principal advisor to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination in the delivery of Library programs.
Library Employees only
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 23, 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.
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 23, 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.
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.
Mail Assistant (Vacancy #: 080354)
GS-0305-05 — Copyright (Receipt Analysis and Control Division, In-Processing Section) — $33,269.00 - $43,251.00
Opening Date: Jan 12, 2009
Closing Date: Jan 28, 2009
LIMITED: Current Agency employees - CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 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 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. This position is accountable to an In-Processing Section Supervisor. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
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