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  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Chief, Public Services Division (Vacancy#:VAR003240) The incumbent serves as the Supervisor Librarian (Law) of the Public Services Division of the Law Library of Congress and is responsible for the daily operations of the Division, including the Law Library Reading Room. The incumbent serves under the administrative supervision of the Director of the Global Legal Research Directorate. The incumbent works highly independently, exercising considerable judgment and carries out duties and…
    • Opening Date: March 10, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 7, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Equipment Specialist (Electronic) (Vacancy#:VAR003242) Directs a national repair program to maintain playback devices used in the NLS network, including volunteers, regional repair facilities, etc. Analyzes data from network agencies to identify areas with device repair problems and makes recommendations to the Program Delivery Division on matters involving playback device production and reliability.Interprets NLS and quality assurance standards for network of repair agencies. Recommends policies and procedures and assists…
    • Opening Date: March 6, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 7, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1670
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Cartographic Materials Cataloger (Vacancy#: VAR003231) This position serves as a Cartographic Materials Cataloger Librarian located in the Metadata and Stewardship Section, Geography and Map Division, Special Collections Directorate within the Researcher and Collections Services service unit.Assignment of selected materials for cataloging is made on the basis of geographic area and/or language expertise so materials may represent any level of cataloging difficulty. There is a foreign language requirement for this…
    • Opening Date: March 26, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 7, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees within the chief operating officer only )
    Administrative Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003217) This position is located in the Contracts and Grants Directorate, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Library of Congress. The incumbent provides assistance to the senior Administrative Officer, the Chief of Policy, Grants and Other Transactions, the Head of the Contract Activity, and the Director of Contracts and Grants, providing a full range of administrative services related to budgetary formulation and execution; personnel actions;…
    • Opening Date: March 25, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 8, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 0341
  • permanent ( library employees within the copyright office )
    Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003263) The Register of Copyrights is the Director of the U.S. Copyright Office. The Register is responsible for both of the major activities of the Office: functional operations which focus on the processes and procedures surrounding the registration and examination of claims to copyright; and the legal and policy matters connected with current and proposed domestic and international laws and treaties as well as the…
    • Opening Date: March 25, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 8, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Motor Vehicle Operator (Vacancy#:VAR003245) This position is located in the Collections Maintenance and Stacks Management Section, Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS) at the Cabin Branch location.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.The position description number for this position is 063841.The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area.This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.Relocation expenses will…
    • Opening Date: March 12, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 13, 2026
    • Grade Level: WG-07
    • Series: 5703
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager, International Trade and Finance (Vacancy#:VAR003290) 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: March 13, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 13, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • nte 120 days ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
    Supervisory Librarian (Section Head, South East Europe Section) (Detail/Temporary Promotion) The Germanic and Slavic (GS) Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-13 level (with at least one year of time in grade) 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 the Section Head of the South East…
    • Opening Date: April 1, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 15, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( current and former federal employees only )
    Human Resources Assistant (Benefits) (Vacancy#:VAR003276) The incumbent performs generalist duties related to HR and its servicing of the Library of Congress. Duties relate to the areas of HR consulting for non-competitive appointments and internal placement, qualification standards application, personnel action requests processing, compensation management (pay setting, etc.), and others. Understanding and application of customer service principles are critical.
    • Opening Date: April 2, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 16, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 0203
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Management Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR003316) This position serves as a management analyst in the Human Capital Directorate (HCD), which is responsible for managing a range of human resources (HR) and human capital programs and initiatives designed to build and sustain an engaged workforce and facilitate a high-performance culture; and for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems that optimize organizational effectiveness and enable achievement of the Library of Congress…
    • Opening Date: April 2, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 16, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Computer Engineer/Electronic Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR003282) This is an interdisciplinary position (0854 Engineer (Computers), 0855 Engineer (Electronics)). The person selected for this position will be placed on the position description that corresponds with their qualifications. The position serves as a member of the Channel Design and Deployment (CDD) section of the Program Delivery Division (PDD) of the National Library Service for Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and works under the…
    • Opening Date: March 3, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 20, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0854
  • temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
    2026 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program (Remote Internship) The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program gives the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize, and interpret collections or programs that help share the story of the American experience. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.Who may apply : MUST be a U.S. citizen. MUST…
    • Opening Date: March 19, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 20, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-03
    • Series: 0303
  • temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
    2026 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program(Onsite Internship) The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program gives the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize, and interpret collections or programs that help share the story of the American experience. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.Who may apply : MUST be a U.S. citizen. MUST…
    • Opening Date: March 19, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 20, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-03
    • Series: 0303
  • 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 24, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Digital Collections Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003303) This position serves as a Digital Collection Technician and reports to an Assistant Head, Digital Content Management Section within the Digital Collection Management & Services Division.The Digital Content Management Section is responsible for providing digital acquisitions support to Library Services, and for the lifecycle management of digital collections that are not otherwise under the care of a custodial division. The section also is responsible…
    • Opening Date: April 2, 2026
    • Closing Date: April 30, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-06
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Lead Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003218) The incumbent serves as a contract specialist for the Library of Congress programs. This position will be utilized through the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent awards and administers a wide range of contracts actions for the various library service units. The incumbent serves as a Contracts Team Leader.
    • Opening Date: April 2, 2026
    • Closing Date: May 4, 2026
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1102
  • 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 ( library employees only )
    Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003188) 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: January 20, 2026
    • Closing Date: January 20, 2027
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1106