Current Openings

  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Digital Collections and Automation Coordinator) (Vacancy #: VAR000673) As the Division’s Digital Collections and Automation Coordinator, the incumbent will advise on issues dealing with ingest, preservation and access of born digital acquisitions and is located within the Special Collections Directorate, Geography and Map Division. The position reports to the Chief of the Geography and Map Division. In consultation with the Division’s custodial staff, the Coordinator oversees the preparation and digitization of historical...
    • Opening Date: December 18, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 9, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Administrative Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000721) This is an Administrative Specialist position for the Publishing Office of the Center for Exhibits and Interpretation Directorate of the Office of The Librarian. The Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing budgetary, procurement, personnel, and administrative support to facilitate the mission of the Publishing Office. The incumbent will independently resolve straightforward issues and problems related to these administrative issues.
    • Opening Date: December 28, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Financial Management Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000690) This position serves as a Financial Management Specialist on the Financial Management Team within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Library Services. The incumbent provides administrative program support to the Chief, Financial Management Team and acts as a liaison and/or handles the communication with persons and/or groups within the outside of Library Services on financial management matters.
    • Opening Date: December 26, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0501
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law) (Vacancy #: VVAR000671) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to constitutional law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.
    • Opening Date: November 15, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Program Analyst (Vacancy #: VAR000711) The position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs (EEO/DP). The incumbent serves as an expert Program Analyst for analytical projects and studies, including reporting and trend analysis in support of all EEO/DP functions. The incumbent is responsible for EEO/DP administrative management processes including personnel and financial operations.
    • Opening Date: December 26, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Librarian-Government and Finance (Vacancy #: VAR000700) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian for the Government & Finance Division (G&F).This position will provide research and library services to CRS colleagues and congressional clients in areas covered by G&F, such as appropriations, budgeting, Congress, cybersecurity, economic policy, elections, emergency management, executive and judicial branch oversight, financial services, legislative process, and public finance.
    • Opening Date: December 6, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Supervisory Attorney (Vacancy #: VAR000672) The Section Research Manager (Supervisory Attorney) for the Congressional Research Service (CRS) leads a section of high-performing legislative attorneys who provide written and oral advice to Members of Congress and their staff on legal issues of interest to Congress involving all facets of American public law with an emphasis on nationally significant questions of constitutional law, administrative law, and statutory interpretation.
    • Opening Date: November 14, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Attorney (Business Law) (Vacancy #: VAR000674) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to business law, with a focus on tax and bankruptcy law issues, in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.
    • Opening Date: November 9, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 11, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Space Planning Officer (Vacancy#VAR000618) The Space Planning Officer works under the general supervision of the Chief, Facility Services Division (FACS) who provides broad policy guidance and direction. The incumbent advises Library leaders on facilities planning decisions to accommodate growth and change while preserving the heritage and enriching environments that support the LOC’s mission. The Space Planning Officer is responsible for performing integrated space management to ensure that the...
    • Opening Date: November 30, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 11, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory IT Project Manager (Vacancy #: VAR000585) These positions are located in the Project Management Office, Office of the Chief Information Officer. At the direction of the IT Project Management Officer, the incumbents assist in the management, development, integration, and support of the PMO and ensure that the PMO meets performance targets that are aligned with the Library’s strategic objectives and those projects adhere to best practices.The incumbents for these positions...
    • Opening Date: December 21, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 11, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Writer-Editor (Vacancy #: VAR000688) This position is located in the Global Legal Research Directorate, Law Library.The Incumbent works under the general oversight of the Law Librarian, the Assistant Law Librarian for Legal Research, or the Managing Editor. Standing assignments are broad and general, giving the incumbent concomitant responsibility for editing assignments. The incumbent serves with a professional staff of foreign law specialists, legal analysts, legal research analysts, and...
    • Opening Date: December 11, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 11, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1082
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Customer Service and Fulfillment Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000686) The incumbent serves as Head of the Customer Service and Fulfillment Section and manages complex customer service and fulfillment operations for the Office of Business Enterprises. The Office’s primary businesses are Cataloging Distribution Service, Duplication Services and Retail Services. The incumbent is responsible for a high level of customer service, outreach, and order fulfillment standards, develops and maintains efficient procedures and workflows, and establishes...
    • Opening Date: December 28, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 14, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Attorney (Criminal Law) (Vacancy #: VAR000697) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to criminal law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.
    • Opening Date: December 18, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 15, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Administrative Support Clerk (Vacancy #: VAR000732) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of the Director seeks an Administrative Support Clerk to provide frontline client service to callers and visitors, and provide administrative support to the office.CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest...
    • Opening Date: January 2, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 16, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy #: VAR000714) This position is located in the Acquisition and Processing Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Library Services.The position description number for this position is 368552.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: December 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy #: VAR000716) This position is located in the Technical Services Section, Prints and Photographs Division, Special Collections Directorate, Library Services.The position description number for this position is 368552.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: December 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy #: VAR000720) These positions are located in the American Folklife Center, Special Collections Directorate, Library Services.The position description number for this position is 368552.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: December 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy #: VAR000723) This position is located in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library Services at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) in Culpeper, Virginia.The position description number for this position is 368552.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: December 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Archivist (Vacancy #: VAR000725) This position is located in the Preparation Section, Manuscript Division, Special Collections Directorate, Library Services.The position description number for this position is 368552.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. Occasional Saturday service in the Manuscript Reading Room is required.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: December 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1420
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Equipment Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000493) The position serves as the Audio Visual Maintenance Specialist in the Motion Picture Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division (MBRS) within Library Services at the Library of Congress. The position is located at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) and reports to the Operations & Public Service Office supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the equipment used for the processing, preservation and duplication of...
    • Opening Date: December 12, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1670
  • permanent ( current and former federal employees only )
    Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement and Classification) (Vacancy#VAR000719) This position is located in Recruitment Services Section (RSS), Human Capital Directorate (HCD) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Library of Congress. The incumbent advises and assists management on matters in the areas of staffing and recruitment, and position classification.The incumbent advises management on the recruitment, examination and selection processes; researches the best practices regarding recruitment methods and policies in both...
    • Opening Date: January 4, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 18, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0201
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Deputy Law Librarian for Collections (Vacancy #: VAR000687) The Deputy Librarian is responsible for the acquisition, organization and preservation of the Law Library's collection, ensuring the quality of the collection and rapid and effective access to it. The incumbent oversees the planning, development, management and usability of digital legal and legislative information resources hosted on site from the Law Library's physical materials and from remotely-hosted digital materials collaboratively developed with Law Library...
    • Opening Date: December 19, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2019
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Program Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000652) 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 Program Specialist serves as the Division Administrator, reporting to the Director of the Copyright Modernization Office (CMO), and supports the operation of the CMO by accurately and efficiently providing administrative and operational support....
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Secretary (Administrative Assistant to the Chief) (Vacancy #: VAR000648) The Copyright Acquisitions Division's mission is to augment and enhance the Library's collections, and enable its Reading Rooms to provide timely, effective public service by acquiring works through the skillful enforcement of the mandatory deposit requirement of the Copyright Act of 1976. The position is responsible for coordinating and directing the secretarial support functions and activities of the Division.
    • Opening Date: January 8, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-08
    • Series: 0318
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Librarian (Deputy Field Director)(Vacancy #: VAR000683) Who May Apply: Limited to the Bibliographic Access DirectorateThis position acquires and provides access to materials of research value for the Library’s collections from all countries of the world, in all languages. Acquired materials are in media and all formats by which content is conveyed, e.g. print, electronic, visual, recorded sound, and microformat. The work of the Directorate supports the universal collections of the...
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Management and Program Analyst (Vacancy #: VAR000609) The incumbent provides program and project analysis, business analysis, data analytics, and technical and operational expertise, regarding programs and related projects within the Library of Congress' (LOC) HRS office. Duties include using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development, management and execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency plans and providing expert consultation to the Office of the Director within HRS...
    • Opening Date: January 8, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 23, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Foreign Law Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000636) The Foreign Law Specialist position is located in the Global Legal Research Directorate in the Law Library. The employee in this position serves as a Foreign Law Specialist for the Law Library of the Library of Congress. The Foreign Law Specialist is responsible for providing research, advice and assistance on foreign legal issues, questions, or situations to the United States Congress, Executive Branch Agencies,...
    • Opening Date: December 26, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 25, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0095
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Special Collections Support) (Vacancy# VAR000634) This position is located in the Collection Services Division within the Global Legal Collection Directorate in the Law Library of Congress, which has custody of legal serials and monographs. It is a hybrid position that combines the major technician duties of cataloging, serials control and acquisitions. Creates and revises initial bibliographic control records (IBCRs) for a variety of materials and formats in an automated...
    • Opening Date: January 4, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 25, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Attorney (Military and Veterans Law) (Vacancy #: VAR000698) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to military and veterans’ law, in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.
    • Opening Date: December 11, 2018
    • Closing Date: January 28, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Library Technician (Information and Technical Services) (Vacancy #: VAR000729) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Knowledge Services Group (KSG) seeks a library technician (information and technical services) to process and maintain research materials used by CRS staff. The selectee also responds to requests for information and documents by internal and external clients.
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2019
    • Closing Date: January 28, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Vacancy #: VAR000678) The Federal Library and Information Center (FEDLINK) is an interagency organization of federal agencies established originally as the Federal Library Committee by the Librarian of Congress, at the behest of federal librarians and the Office of Management and Budget (The Bureau of the Budget).
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2019
    • Closing Date: February 4, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Contract Specialist (Vacancy #: VAR000736) The incumbent serves as a Contract Specialist for the Library of Congress programs. The position is located in the Office of Contracts and Grants Management, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. The incumbent solicits awards and administers contracts for a number of Service Units within the Library.This position is located in the Contracts Division, Contracts and Grants Directorate, Chief Operating Officer
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2019
    • Closing Date: February 6, 2019
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1102