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  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Budget Officer (Vacancy#:VAR003365) This position is located in the Financial Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the incumbent is responsible for the full range of budgetary management operations necessary to support the Library's programs and personnel. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget for the Library of Congress and is Acting CFO…
    • Opening Date: May 28, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 18, 2026
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0560
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist (Government and Finance Division)(Vacancy#:VAR003366) CRS seeks a senior manager to serve as Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist in the Government and Finance Division. The Deputy Assistant Director supports the Assistant Director in managing the division, which provides expert research to meet congressional policy making and oversight needs on issues related to Congress, federal government public administration, emergency management, economic development, financial regulation, the U.S. economy, appropriations, public finance…
    • Opening Date: May 20, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 22, 2026
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Materials Handler (Vacancy#:VAR003277) This position is located in the Collections Maintenance & Stack Management Section, Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. Responsible for the orderly relocation and realignment of both general and special library collections, ensuring strict adherence to shelving accuracy and shelfload specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of growth potential for serials and monographs, as well as the unique requirements for…
    • Opening Date: May 21, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 22, 2026
    • Grade Level: WG-06
    • Series: 6907
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003299) This position is located in the Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division, General & International Collections Directorate, and Researcher & Collections Services Service Unit.The position description number for this position is 447805.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.Relocation expenses…
    • Opening Date: June 9, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 23, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees within the copyright office )
    Program Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR003333) Gathers, documents and manages requirements for features and projects. Supports the Product Owner in defining the product roadmap and prioritizing features. Conducts discovery and analysis to provide clarity and details for decision-making.Leads or participates in discussions with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements. Develops artifacts, such as process workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria, to define features for implementation. Creates and updates documentation…
    • Opening Date: June 3, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 24, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13/14
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Administrative Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003367) This position is located in the Office of Communications, Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian.The position description number for this position is 470340.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, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the…
    • Opening Date: June 11, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 25, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees within the office of the librarian only )
    Writer-Editor (Vacancy#:VAR003318) This position is located in The Office of Communications (OC) at the Library of Congress (Library). OC supports the Library’s overall communications with public and internal audiences. The incumbent has primary responsibility for management of all editorial and production aspects of the Timeless blog, the Library’s principal storytelling platform for social media communication with the public. Additional duties include producing and editing material for…
    • Opening Date: June 10, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 25, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1082
  • permanent ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
    Head, Data Analytics and Reporting Office (Supervisory Program Analyst) (Vacancy#: VAR003372 This position serves as a Supervisory Program Analyst in the Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the Director, FMD. The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and guidance to FMD management and the Data Analysis and Reporting Office staff in relation to all financial reporting for LCSG, including…
    • Opening Date: June 12, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 26, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( library employees within the office of the librarian only )
    Administrative Services Manager (Confidential Assistant) (Vacancy#: VAR003377) The incumbent serves as the Administrative Services Manager (Confidential Assistant) to the Librarian and/or Principal Deputy Librarian of Congress (PDLC). This position is located in the Office of the Librarian and is responsible for complex liaison and coordination support, expert research and analysis; and influential advice and guidance in support of the Librarian of Congress, PDLC, Chief of Staff and high-ranking management officials throughout…
    • Opening Date: June 12, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 26, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Deputy Assistant Director (Vacancy#: VAR003369) This position serves as a Deputy Assistant Director in the Domestic Social Policy Division of the Congressional Research Service. The incumbent counsels the Assistant Director on all aspects of the administration and operations of the division. Monitors research, administration and operations of the division in relation to its capacity for and actual experience in meeting needs of the Congress. Ensures that the division is…
    • Opening Date: May 29, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 29, 2026
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Interior Designer (Vacancy#:VAR003357) This position serves as an Interior Designer in the Planning and Engineering Section, Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Library of Congress (LOC). Incumbent works under the general supervision of the FACS Project Supervisor receiving technical direction and specific policy guidance from FACS staff. The incumbent executes assignments that often involve organizing and managing the activities of several different service providers.Incumbent executes assignments…
    • Opening Date: June 5, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 29, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1008
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003370) This position is located in the Global Legal Research Directorate, Law Library Service Unit The incumbent for this position will work an permanent flexitime schedule.This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.The position description number for this position is 384823.Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
    • Opening Date: June 16, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 30, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0301
  • nte 120 days ( library employees within the chief operating officer only )
    Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion) Integrated Support Services is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual to serve on a 120-day Detail or Temporary promotion. This individual will perform the role of GS-1640-12, Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist. Integrated Support Services (ISS is part of The Chief Operating Officer Service unit) is a part of the enabling infrastructure of The Library of Congress. The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist provides support…
    • Opening Date: June 16, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 30, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1640
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Copyright Acquisitions Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003364) The position is located in the Acquisition Section, Copyright Acquisition Division, and serves as a Library Technician . The incumbent processes compliance enforcement actions taken by the Copyright Acquisitions librarians under section 407 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Such actions result in the acquisition of works in a variety of formats for the Library's general and special collections. This position is accountable to…
    • Opening Date: June 17, 2026
    • Closing Date: July 1, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-07.08,09
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( limited to center for learning, literacy and engagement )
    Visitor Engagement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003362) This position is located in the Visitor Engagement Office, Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement Division, Chief of Staff Directorate, Office Of The Librarian.The position description number for this position is 470306. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a fixed work schedule: 9:00am- 5:00pm Tuesday- Saturday This is…
    • Opening Date: June 17, 2026
    • Closing Date: July 1, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1016
  • permanent ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
    Supervisory Budget Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR003359) The position serves as a Supervisory Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the Chief, Budget and Contracts Division. The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and guidance to FMD management and the Budget Section staff in relation to all financial portfolio management and execution,…
    • Opening Date: June 17, 2026
    • Closing Date: July 2, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0501
  • nte 2 years ( u.s. citizens only )
    Program Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003360) The position is located in the African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) Service Unit, Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.The position description for this position is 445100.Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
    • Opening Date: June 10, 2026
    • Closing Date: July 8, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Audio Production Specialist (Vacancy#VAR003308) This position is located in the Multimedia Group (MMG), at the Library of Congress. The Multimedia Group has responsibility for digital creation and reformatting support to the Library’s service units. Specific services of the Multimedia Group include: the operation of professional audio and video recording equipment; digital format conversion; video capture, digitization and editing; and presentation integration. The group maintains equipment, software, and facilities…
    • Opening Date: June 18, 2026
    • Closing Date: July 9, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1001
  • permanent ( open to all )
    SPP- Register 2026, 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: November 25, 2025
    • Closing Date: November 25, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-01 TO GS-15
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney-Advisor (General) (Vacancy#:VAR003344) THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled.The…
    • Opening Date: April 15, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 15, 2027
    • Grade Level: 13/14
    • Series: 0905
  • temporary ( open to all )
    Work Study Student Program 2026/2027 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: May 4, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 23, 2027
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Materials Handler (Vacancy#VAR003363) The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). Responsibilities include: warehouse work receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies; erecting or dismantling office systems furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.; moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events; using hand tools…
    • Opening Date: June 12, 2026
    • Closing Date: June 11, 2027
    • Grade Level: WG-06
    • Series: 6907