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  • permanent ( library employees within the office of the librarian only )
    Administration and Program Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003126) The position serves as an Administration and Program Specialist in the Office of the Librarian and Centers Administration (LCA), Chief of Staff (COS) Office within the Office of the Librarian (LIBN) at the Library of Congress. The position reports directly to the Supervisory Program Specialist and is responsible for administrative and programmatic functions in a front office desk capacity for the Librarian's suite. The…
    • Opening Date: July 8, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 22, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory IT Specialist (Head, Service Desk Operations) (Vacancy#:VAR003139) This position is located in the Service Desk Operations Section, IT End User Services Division, IT Partner Engagement Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position is responsible for the engineering and maintenance of all end user endpoints and services (workstation, mobile, print and cloud collaboration tools etc.) within the enterprise. The candidate should have expertise in endpoint configuration management technologies (Microsoft SCCM/MECM/InTune,…
    • Opening Date: July 9, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 22, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Financial Management Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003148) This position is located in the Financial Services Directorate (FSD). The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and interpretation of large volumes of financial data required by complex operations, thereby permitting better internal control, and interrelating efforts and products with other administrative processes such as budget formulation, systems analysis, and overall financial management.
    • Opening Date: July 9, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 23, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0501
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Section Research Manager – Agriculture and Food Supply (Vacancy#VAR003128) The Section Research Manager leads analysts within, and advises the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director regarding activities of, the Agriculture and Food Supply Section. The Section Research Manager ensures that section research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making. The Section Research manager facilitates the planning, organization and coordination of…
    • Opening Date: June 23, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 24, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Facility Planning and Project Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003140) Directs and coordinates the Library's space planning and project management, design, and construction programing. Oversees all interior design work and related projects for the Library's facilities, including furniture and furnishings in accordance with ergonomic standards. Coordinates any and all related engineering, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and/or environmental activities associated with the Library's facilities.
    • Opening Date: July 10, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 24, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1640
  • nte 120 days ( library employees only )
    Materials Handler Leader (Detail/Temporary Promotion) Integrated Support Services is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the WL-07 level to serve on a 120-day Detail or Temporary promotion. This individual will perform the role of Materials Handler Leader, WL-6907-07. Integrated Support Services (ISS) is part of The Library of Congress enabling infrastructure. ISS provides support to the Library community in the areas of, Logistics Services, with all entities…
    • Opening Date: July 15, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 25, 2025
    • Grade Level: WL-07
    • Series: 6907
  • nte - 3 years ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003115) This position is located in the Collections Services Section of the Asian Division, General and International Collections Directorate. The Asian Division provides services to members of Congress and their staff, librarians, scholars, government agencies, academic institutions, the press, publishers, profit and nonprofit organizations, and the general public. The incumbent of this position is responsible for a variety of activities in support of Asian collections…
    • Opening Date: July 14, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 28, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-08
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Music Specialist (Concert) (Vacancy#:VAR002951) This position is located in the Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher And Collections Services.The position description number for this position is 464640.The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area.The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy…
    • Opening Date: July 14, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 28, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1051
  • permanent ( library employees within the office of the chief information officer only )
    Supervisory IT Specialist (IT Section Chief) (Vacancy#:VAR003141) This is a supervisory position with additional information technology (IT) support responsibilities. The primary purpose of the position is to define and lead IT work for the Library of Congress, reporting to a division chief then to a director and/or deputy director within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The incumbent is a Subject Matter Expert for the IT services provided within…
    • Opening Date: July 14, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 28, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Librarian (Head, Cataloging and Metadata Unit) (Vacancy#:VAR003120) The position serves as the Head of the Cataloging and Metadata Unit reports directly to the Head of the Moving Image Section at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center at the Library of Congress. The Unit which this individual supervises is responsible for receiving, organizing and creating inventory control and cataloging records for all moving image collection items and related materials acquired by the Library…
    • Opening Date: June 30, 2025
    • Closing Date: July 31, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1410
  • nte 120 days ( library employees only )
    Inventory Management Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Business Operation Division, Logistics and Facilities Management Section is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-08 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-09 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-09 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail as an Inventory Management Specialist.(WG,…
    • Opening Date: July 18, 2025
    • Closing Date: August 1, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 2010
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis) (Vacancy#:VAR003151) This position is located in the Web Services Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent provides expert guidance in the design, documentation, development, modification, installation, implementation, and support of new and or existing applications software. The incumbent coordinates and facilities activities relating to the preparation of' testing and implementation plans, as well as works with teams…
    • Opening Date: July 18, 2025
    • Closing Date: August 4, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure) (Vacancy#:VAR002913) This position is located in the American Law Division, Congressional Research Service.The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions related to constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing legal research, analysis, writing,…
    • Opening Date: October 1, 2024
    • Closing Date: October 1, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    SPP - Register 2025, Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities) The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job…
    • Opening Date: January 1, 2025
    • Closing Date: December 31, 2025
    • Grade Level: GS-01 TO GS-15
    • Series: 0301
  • temporary ( open to all )
    Work Study Student Program 2025/2026 The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time…
    • Opening Date: July 3, 2025
    • Closing Date: April 30, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003111) The position is located in the Office of Contracts and Grants Management (OCGM) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Library of Congress. The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisory Contract Officer and works under the guidance of the Office Automation Assistant in handling a variety of issues, gathering sufficient information from contractors and clients to identify problems, determine the…
    • Opening Date: May 20, 2025
    • Closing Date: May 20, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1106
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Counsel for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy#:VAR003129) 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 Attorney-Advisor (International) serves as a counsel for the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) in the U.S. Copyright Office.
    • Opening Date: June 12, 2025
    • Closing Date: June 12, 2026
    • Grade Level: 13/14
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney Advisor (General)(Vacancy#:VAR003127) 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 Attorney-Advisor in the Office of General Counsel performs authoritative and accurate legal research, provides legal advice to internal staff on all matters of copyright law, and prepares materials for regulatory proceedings and other policy…
    • Opening Date: June 18, 2025
    • Closing Date: June 18, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13/14
    • Series: 0905
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