Current Openings

  • detail ( library employees only )
    Administrative Specialist (Detail/ Temporary Promotion Opportunity) An applicant will be selected for a temporary opportunity up to 120 days in the Office of the Assistant Register and Director of Operations (ARDO) supporting the Assistant Register and the ARDO directorate, in the role of Administrative Specialist, GS-11. Depending on the qualification of the applicant, this is either a reimbursable short-term employment detail with no change in salary or a short-term employment...
    • Opening Date: September 25, 2023
    • Closing Date: September 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Business Program Manager (Vacancy#:VAR002516) This position is located in Integrated Support Services (lSS), Customer Experience Operations Division (CEOD) and reports directly to the Director of ISS. The incumbent of this position serves as the Business Program Manager of several operating programs and technical expert advisor to the Director of ISS. The incumbent is primarily responsible for providing oversight for the Library's Administrative Copier, Mail and Freight Management Services,...
    • Opening Date: September 8, 2023
    • Closing Date: September 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0340
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Public Affairs Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002593) The Office of Communications (OC), Office of Communications and External Relations, Office of the Librarian, of the Library of Congress (Library), ensures that the image of, and information about, the Library is accurate and reflects the mission of the organization. It fosters and increases public awareness of the Library, defines and targets audiences for its public-affairs programs and assesses the effectiveness of those programs....
    • Opening Date: September 15, 2023
    • Closing Date: September 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1035
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Librarian (Domestic Social Policy) (Vacancy#: VAR002519) This position is located in the Congressional Research Service, Domestic Social Policy Division. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian for the Research & Library Services Section of the Domestic Social Policy Division. The section broadly supports the work of Congress in issue areas including health care, education, labor, immigration, housing, income security, veterans benefits, child welfare, and nutrition assistance.
    • Opening Date: August 29, 2023
    • Closing Date: September 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager, Europe and the Americas (Vacancy#:VAR002526) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager for the Europe and the Americas Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division.The Research Manager leads the Europe and the Americas Section in the development of research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs. Topics covered by the section include U.S. relations with countries in Europe and Latin America, including the Caribbean; U.S....
    • Opening Date: August 16, 2023
    • Closing Date: September 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Environmental Policy (Environmental Remediation) (Vacancy#: VAR002549) This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI). The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Environmental Policy.
    • Opening Date: August 31, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 2, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0101
  • nte 2 years ( open to all )
    Librarian (Cataloger) (Vacancy#:VAR002559) The incumbent of this position is a senior cataloger and serves as the Bibliographic Control Officer of the Bibliographic Control Section. The Bibliographic Control Officer (Librarian/Cataloger) performs the day-to-day operations of cataloging performed at the NLS and cataloging received from other agencies through maintenance of the NLS/ Blind and Physically Handicapped (BPH) name and subject authority files and by review and editing of contributed...
    • Opening Date: September 11, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 2, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Program Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002531) This position is located in the Administrative Services Division, Office, Assistant Register and Dir Operations, Copyright Office.Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U. S. Code) to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. The...
    • Opening Date: September 11, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 2, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager, International Trade and Finance (Vacancy#:VAR002507) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager for the International Trade and Finance Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division.
    • Opening Date: August 18, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 2, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Administrative Coordinator (Flexible Detail/Temporary Position) The Knowledge Services Group (KSG) is offering an opportunity for a qualified Administrative Coordinator to serve on a full-time detail or temporary promotion. More than one applicant may be selected to serve on a rotating basis. The successful candidate(s) will gain excellent work experience in supporting the administrative functions in the KSG, which provides reference services to congressional clients; and knowledge management, acquisition and...
    • Opening Date: September 19, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 3, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Library Technician (Copyright) (Vacancy#: VAR002548) 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 Materials Control and Analysis Division is responsible for the intake and initial processing of service requests and other requests arriving by mail, processing of fees, and out-processing of completed requests. The position, Library Technician...
    • Opening Date: September 19, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 3, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Lead Program Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002552) This position is located in the Financial Management Directorate, Library Collections and Services Group.The position serves as a Lead 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 position is responsible for designing, developing and utilizing data collection instruments, gathering data from external sources, integrating and...
    • Opening Date: September 6, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 4, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0343
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)(Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The Human Resources Services’ Talent Planning and Acquisition (TPA) Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-13 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-14 level OR a qualified individual at the GS-14 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail as a Lead Human Resources (HR) Specialist and work under the general supervision...
    • Opening Date: September 22, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0201
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Senior Financial Systems Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002502) This position is located in the Financial Systems Division, Financial Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer.Serves as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst performing professional analyst work relating to the financial activities of the Financial Systems Office within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The work requires the design and adaptation of automated financial management systems and/or financial reporting systems. In addition, the incumbent...
    • Opening Date: September 25, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 9, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0501
  • 180 days ( open to all )
    Digital Collection Specialist (Temporary Appointment – 6 month NTE) The Collections Discovery & Metadata Services (CDMS) Division in the Digital Services Directorate (DSD) is offering an opportunity for two qualified individuals at the GS-9 level to serve on a full-time, 180-day temporary appointment as a Digital Collection Specialist for the Collections Discovery & Metadata Services Division. The Digital Collection Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, of the CDMS Division.CDMS...
    • Opening Date: September 25, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 10, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Technical Information Specialist (Data Specialist) IT Cloud FinOps Administrator (Vacancy#:VAR002449) This position is located in the Cloud Program Office, IT Service Operations Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer.The position description number for this position is 436803.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a compflex, flextime, or maxiflex work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
    • Opening Date: September 26, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 10, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Lead Library Technician (Copyright) (Vacancy#:VAR002491) 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. In-Processing staff creates the service request tracking record( s) in the eCO system, scanning registration materials, and marking, tagging and forwarding deposits, placing scanned materials in temporary storage and...
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 11, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1411
  • indefinite ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Collections) (Vacancy#:VAR002375) The incumbent is responsible for receiving, accessioning, sorting and arranging Near Eastern materials in the stacks and reading room for a specific Section, following established procedures, guidelines, and standards of the division, and providing AMED materials to clients.
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 11, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-08
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Section Research Manager, Income Security (Vacancy#:VAR002594) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager for the Income Security Section in the Domestic Social Policy Division.CRS provides confidential, nonpartisan, and authoritative legislative research, policy analysis, and information service to the U.S. Congress. Working directly with Members of Congress and congressional committees. CRS staff contribute to an informed national legislature as it considers policy issues of importance to the American people.
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 11, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    IT Specialist (APPSX) (Vacancy#:VAR002551) The position serves as a technical expert in the design, development, testing, implementation and support of Digital Collections Management tools and applications for the Library of Congress, supporting the Digital Library Services (DLS) program within a hybrid environment that includes systems developed leveraging cloud technologies in AWS. DLS tools support the ingest, preservation and access to millions of digitized manuscript, newspaper, map, photo, film,...
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    IT Specialist (Software Developer) (Vacancy#:VAR002554) The incumbent delivers exceptional business value to customers and stakeholders using Agile principles or the current Library of Congress (LOC) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology, and cloud-based solutions. The incumbent’s work involves all aspects of the software development life cycle with an emphasis on application programming for web-based systems.
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Quality Assurance Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002346) The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for the testing of web sites, web applications, and enterprise applications, and reports to the Head of the Quality Assurance & Testing Section. The incumbent is also responsible for designing test strategies and programs using automated and manual testing methods, working closely with the other roles within the service unit to support testing across the entire software...
    • Opening Date: September 28, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1910
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Librarian (Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.The Research Librarian will provide reference and research services to CRS policy analysts and congressional clients, focusing primarily on the areas of energy and environmental policy. Candidates with a Master...
    • Opening Date: September 12, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: 11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Program Specialist (Performance Management) (Vacancy#:VAR002580) Serves as an advisor to the Supervisory Program Specialist and various levels of management in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) on performance management programs, projects and special assignments. Assists management in developing, maintaining, and modifying performance plans and gives counsel on performance appraisals documentation and discussions. Manages change management with various stakeholders on new initiatives related to performance management. Reviews position descriptions...
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager, Executive Branch (Vacancy#:VAR002576) This position serves as a Research Manager for a section in a research division of the Congressional Research Service. Serves the CRS research community by demonstrating intellectual leadership in developing approaches to research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the section. Ensures that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress...
    • Opening Date: September 29, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Grants Management Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002521) The Grants Management Office provides functional leadership, technical directions, management and policy guidance for the Library's grants programs. The Office is responsible for awarding and administering various grants that include fellowships, awards, and prizes for activities related to the Library's digital collections, educational outreach, scholarly research, and other purposes relating to the Library's mission. In addition, the Office is responsible for the Library's J-1...
    • Opening Date: September 22, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 16, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1109
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Motion Picture Preservation Specialist (Lab)(Vacancy#:VAR002578) This position is located in the Culpeper, Virginia, Film Laboratory, Preservation Services Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services.The position of Photographic Preservation Specialist (Chief Motion Picture Timer) is a preservation administration/conservator position in the Film Preservation Laboratory of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC), Library Collections and Services Group at the Library of Congress in Culpeper, Virginia. The incumbent uses expert...
    • Opening Date: September 25, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 16, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1001
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Attorney-Advisor (Constitution Annotated) (Vacancy#:VAR002555) The incumbent serves under the administrative direction of the Senior Counsel and Specialist, Legal Programs and Initiatives. The incumbent serves the United States Congress by providing objective, expert legal analysis and consultation, with a focus on constitutional and related aspects of American public law, to Members of Congress, congressional committees, congressional staff, CRS, and other LC clients. These duties and responsibilities include preparing objective,...
    • Opening Date: September 14, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 17, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Management Analyst (Process Workflow Manager) (Vacancy#:VAR002536) The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright...
    • Opening Date: September 26, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 17, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Senior Cost Management Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002583) This position is located in the Financial Services Directorate, Office of the Chief Operating Officer.The incumbent will develop and maintain defensible Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) for select Library programs; perform Independent Cost Assessments (ICAs), and craft, implement, and monitor the policies, procedures, and standards for cost management practices Library-wide. The incumbent will assess cost related risks, identify and communicate corrective actions, and collaborate with...
    • Opening Date: September 27, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 18, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0501
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002581) This position serves as a Reference Librarian located in the Geography and Map Division (G&M), Special Collections Directorate (SCD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) at the Library of Congress (Library). The Reference Librarian provides reference services in the reading room of the Geography and Map Division and directly reports to the Head of the Research Access and Collection Development Section.
    • Opening Date: September 28, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 19, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Vacancy#:VAR002009) The position serves as a Collections Management Technician I which is located in the Stack Management Unit, Collections Maintenance and Stack Management Section, of the Collections Management Division (CMD), Preservation Directorate (PRES), Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).The incumbent reports to the Retrieval or Collection Management Supervisor and is responsible for...
    • Opening Date: October 20, 2022
    • Closing Date: October 20, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Attorney Advisor (General) (Vacancy#: VAR002568) 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: September 21, 2023
    • Closing Date: October 23, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13, GS-14
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure) (Vacancy#:VAR002181) This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to fill current and future vacancies as needed. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. e.s.t. on 11/8/2023, however, APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11/22/2022 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION. After that, applications will be reviewed on a 30-day rolling basis.The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will...
    • Opening Date: November 8, 2022
    • Closing Date: November 8, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR002204) This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.The announcement will remain open until all positions are filled or until the final referrals are made on 12/29/2023. NOTICE: The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on 01/15/2023.The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisory Contract Officer and works under the guidance of the Office Automation assistant in handling a variety...
    • Opening Date: December 30, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1106
  • Job Posting ( open to all )
    SPP- Register 2023, 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 4, 2023
    • Closing Date: December 29, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-01 TO GS-15
    • Series: 1410
  • temporary ( open to all )
    Work Study Student Program 2023/2024 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: August 15, 2023
    • Closing Date: April 26, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Fire Protection Engineer (Vacancy#: VAR002380) The Fire Protection Engineer serves as the technical expert for the Library of Congress on fire protection and life safety related issues in the Safety Services Division, Integrated Support Services in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). The Incumbent is directly involved in planning, directing, and coordinating the fire protection engineering issues in new construction, building alteration, lease acquisitions and existing facilities.The...
    • Opening Date: May 19, 2023
    • Closing Date: May 18, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0804
  • permanent ( open to all )
    General Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR002426) The General Engineer works under the general direction of the Chief, Facility Services Division in the Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Library of Congress (LC). Incumbent is responsible for the overall review and direction of major construction(s) or major renovation project(s)within the confines of LC facilities at Capitol Hill, Ft. Meade, Packard Campus, or other area(s) as assigned under the direction of the Chief,...
    • Opening Date: June 30, 2023
    • Closing Date: June 28, 2024
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0801
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