Organization: Library of Congress

More information: https://loc.gov/careers

• TEMPORARY ( OPEN TO ALL )

  Legal Research Fellow (Southeast Asia)The Law Library of Congress, Global Legal Research Directorate, is offering an opportunity for one qualified individual to serve on a full-time, 90-day detail at the GS-07 level.The position for this temporary detail is a Legal Research Fellow in the Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Division II.The Legal Research Fellow works as a junior researcher on foreign, comparative, and international law under the guidance…

  • Opening Date: August 2, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 12, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-07
  • Series: 0986
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  Librarian (Cataloger)(Vacancy#:VAR001582)The position provides innovative and effective bibliographic control of the Library’s collections and leadership to the library and information communities in the development of cataloging theory and practice. A variety of moving image content is cataloged by the NAVCC, including feature films and shorts, television programs, news and public affairs, educational and sponsored films and programs, home movies, and oral histories in many different…

  • Opening Date: July 22, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 12, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-09
  • Series: 1410
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  Materials Handler (Vacancy#: VAR001599)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. Within the United States Copyright Office, the Office of Public Records and Repositories preserves, maintains, and services copyright-related records in physical and digital formats. The Materials Handler processes and stores Copyright deposit materials, retrieves…

  • Opening Date: July 30, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 13, 2021
  • Grade Level: WG-06
  • Series: 6907
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  Sales Counter Attendant (Temporary Position)This position is located in the Retail Shop Unit of the Consumer Products & Services Section, Office of Business Enterprises. The incumbent greets and offers assistance to customers, and provides knowledgeable information to customers selecting merchandise. Assists in all areas of Retail Shop, operates Point of Sale System, demonstrates accurate cash handling and solicits donations for the Library’s free programs. Maintains and inventories stock….

  • Opening Date: July 30, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 13, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-03
  • Series: 0303
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  Supervisory Auditor (Vacancy#:VAR001515)This position is in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), an independent office within the Library of Congress as defined by 2 USC 185. The position is supervised by the Assistant Inspector General for Audits. The OIG is responsible for conducting or overseeing all audits relating to programs and operations of the Library of Congress. Auditing includes planning, conducting, and reporting on findings and…

  • Opening Date: August 4, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 18, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-15
  • Series: 0511
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  Supervisory Librarian, Head, Business Reference Section(Vacancy#:VAR001643)This position is located in the Science, Technology And Business Division, General and International Collections, Library Services.The Science, Technology, and Business Division (ST&B) provides reference and research service to Congress, government agencies, and researchers. Constituents are served in person and via email, the telephone, other electronic communication, and traditional correspondence. ST&B has a reading room with extensive reference collections, a computer catalog center, and…

  • Opening Date: August 4, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 18, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-14
  • Series: 1410
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  Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001594)The position serves as the Head, Content Quality Assurance Section under the general supervision of and reports to the Chief of the Collections Division of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), a directorate of the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), Library of Congress. The incumbent directs, plans, coordinates, and develops the program, policies, and procedures of the NLS…

  • Opening Date: July 21, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 18, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-14
  • Series: 1910
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  Human Resources Specialist (Benefits)(Vacancy#:VAR001699)This position is located in the Talent Payroll, Benefits and Retirement Section, Talent Services and Systems Division, Human Capital Directorate, in the Retirement and Benefits area. This section is responsible for the administration of the full range of retirement and Federal employee benefits programs for the Library of Congress (LOC), Office of Compliance and Open World Leadership Center. Specific Federal benefits and retirement functions…

  • Opening Date: August 5, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 19, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-13
  • Series: 0201
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  Librarian (Cataloging Policy Specialist)(Vacancy#:VAR001639)Analyzes, evaluates, and proposes new cataloging practices and standards that are cited as authoritative by other libraries. Initiates and participates in studies of proposed changes in cataloging policies and practices initiated by the Library or external organizations. Initiates and coordinates studies to assist in evaluating operational benefits of introducing new technology. Works with the Program for Cooperative Cataloging and colleagues to develop standards that…

  • Opening Date: July 30, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 20, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-13
  • Series: 1410
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  Administrative Support Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR001638)The incumbent provides full administrative support for the Preservation Research and Testing Division and works under the direction of the chief of the division. Provides the full range of administrative functions and responsibilities needed to maintain a smooth and seamless flow of all administrative and office operations for the division while helping to maintain a secure environment with limited access.Who may apply: Anyone may…

  • Opening Date: August 9, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 23, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-08
  • Series: 0303
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  Project Manager (Temporary Position)SummaryThe Federal Research Division (FRD) has provided fee-based research and analysis services to U.S. Government agencies and programs since 1948, drawing on the vast resources available through the Library and other sources. FRD has a long-established reputation for utilizing a full range of primary materials, data, scholarly works, and other sources to provide impartial and comprehensive analysis across a broad spectrum of sensitive and…

  • Opening Date: August 11, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 24, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-13
  • Series: 0301
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  General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights (Vacancy#:VAR001627)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 Office of the General Counsel of the US Copyright Office interprets the copyright law. The General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights has the responsibility at the highest level for a wide range of…

  • Opening Date: July 30, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 30, 2021
  • Grade Level: SL-00
  • Series: 0905
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  Supervisory Archivist (Vacancy#:VAR001649)This position is located in the Preparation Section within the Manuscript Division of the Collection and Services Directorate of Library Services. As part of one of the largest manuscript repositories In the United States and in the world, the Preparation Section is key to the Manuscript Division’s mission of preparing for reader use material that encompasses the breadth and chronology of American history, including…

  • Opening Date: August 9, 2021
  • Closing Date: August 30, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-13
  • Series: 1420
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  Foreign Law Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001631)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: August 4, 2021
  • Closing Date: September 3, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-11
  • Series: 0095
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  Motor Vehicle Supervisor (Vacancy#:VAR001584)This position is located in the Transportation Service Unit Section, Logistics Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent supervises employees performing work at the WG-7 level and below. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised

  • Opening Date: August 6, 2021
  • Closing Date: September 6, 2021
  • Grade Level: WS-08
  • Series: 5703
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  Supervisory Educational Programs Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001667)The purpose of this position is to develop and manage the Library’s onsite and online programming for children, teens, and families, including the operation and the development of informal learning spaces. The incumbent conducts outreach efforts to engage audiences, managing programs and special events which may include family days; poet, author, and illustrator visits; and programs that are webcast to reach a broader audience….

  • Opening Date: August 11, 2021
  • Closing Date: September 10, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-13
  • Series: 1701
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  SPP- Register 2021, 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 11, 2021
  • Closing Date: December 31, 2021
  • Grade Level: GS-01 – GS-15
  • Series: 0301
• NTE 1 YEAR ( OPEN TO ALL )

  Work Study Student Program 2021/2022The 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 3, 2021
  • Closing Date: April 29, 2022
  • Grade Level: GS-01
  • Series: 0301