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Library Of Congress

Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room)

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p></p><p>The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.</p>
<p>
We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.</p><p></p>
<p>Learn more about this agency</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p></p><p>This position is located in the Design Office, Center for Exhibits and Interpretation (CEI), Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian. The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning the work of the Design and Printing Office, evaluating and recommending purchase of equipment and materials required; space requirements; and staffing. The incumbent is responsible for the printing, composing, editorial, design and graphic needs of the Library.</p>
<p>
As the Chief, Design and Printing Office, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised.</li>
<li>Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.</li>
<li>Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicate these through the formal employee performance management system.</li>
<li>Provide technical guidance and advice to program operating officials in the planning stages of printing projects on matters relating to cost effectiveness; interpretations of regulations and policies; and development of print formats.</li>
<li>Evaluate the production program, observe the need for the change or adaptation of procedures, and recommend such changes.</li>
<li>Oversee the organization, development, and implementation of multiple interactive components of both on-site and traveling exhibitions.</li>
<li>Direct the design, programming, and technical support of interactive activities for visitors and patrons.</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison with the GPO.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>The position description number for this position is 389894.</li>
<li>The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.</li>
<li>The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule.</li>
<li>This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.</li>
<li>Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<p></p><p><b>Conditions of Employment</b></p>
<p>
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library&rsquo;s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library&rsquo;s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies</p>
<p>
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.</p>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.</p>
<p>
Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**</p>
<p>
Knowledge of printing equipment, processes, and technologies used in managing a printing program.**</p>
<p>
Ability to recommend and implement graphic design and user support policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.**</p>
<p>
Ability to review the work products and services of others.</p>
<p>
Ability to provide program management, evaluation, and oversight.</p>
<p>
Ability to communicate in writing.</p>
<p>
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and serve as a liaison for an organization.</p>
<p>
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.</p>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p>Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p>
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.</p>
<p>
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</p>
<p>
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant&rsquo;s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.</p>
<p>
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/</p>
<p>
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.</p>
<p>
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 9-532, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period if this is their first supervisory/managerial position at the Library of Congress. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p></p><p>The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview.</p>
<p>
The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview.</p>
<p>
The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.</p>
<p><b>
Are you a veteran?</b> Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.</p><br>
<br>
<b>You may </b><b>preview questions</b><b> for this vacancy.</b></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p></p><p>Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).</p>
<p>
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant&rsquo;s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.</p>
<p><b>
Please note, there is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the resume section within the application process. When the application system prompts, please proceed to the agency site to complete your application.</b></p>
<p>
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.</p>
<p>
Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.</p>
<p>
Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.</p>
<p>
Step 3: Click on the &quot;APPLY ONLINE&quot; button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.</p>
<p>
Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.</p>
<p>
Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.</p>
<p>
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.</p>
<p>
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on &quot;Finished&quot; to be returned to USAJOBS.</p>
<p>
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.</p>
<p>
Step 6: Click on &quot;Finish&quot; after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.</p>
<p>
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov, no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.</p></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Customer Service Center
</div><div><div><div>Phone</div>
<div>202-707-5620
</div><div>Fax</div>
<div>000-000-0000</div>
<div>Email</div>
<div>JobHelp@loc.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>LIBRARY OF CONGRESS</i><br>
<i>101 Independence Ave. SE</i><br>
<i>LM-107
</i><br>
<i>Washington, District of Columbia 20540</i><br>
<i>United States
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p>Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS &quot;My USAJOBS&quot; tab and clicking on &quot;My Applications.&quot; You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Posted this month &middot; Apply by 08/04/26
</div><div>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>1 vacancy</div>
</div><div>No matching locations found.
</div></div></div></div><div>Work site options</div>
<div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$143,913 - $187,093 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div><div>GS 14</div>
<div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>14
 </div></div><div><div>Learn more about pay scale and grade
</div><div>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time - Flexitime.</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent - Position</div>
</div><div><div>Occupations and job series</div>
<ul><li>1654 Printing Services
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Federal service type</div>
<div>This job is in the Excepted Service
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Other</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>VAR003389</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>877191800</div></div></div></div>

Chief, Design and Printing Office

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p></p><p>The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.</p>
<p>
We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.</p><p></p>
<p>Learn more about this agency</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p></p><p>This position serves as a German Area Librarian, in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division, General and International Collections Directorate, with the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit at the Library of Congress.</p>
<p>
As the German Area Librarian, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review various brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject of geographic responsibility. Use standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments, which may involve materials in multiple languages and writing systems.</li>
<li>Provide reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from client interviews in person or over the telephone, or from written requests, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity and are readily-accessible, i.e., found in the Library's collection or can be located within a database by use of standard search procedures.</li>
<li>Coordinate the acquisition of items of limited technical complexity, or those easily acquired. Consult acquisition policies to determine whether items are appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, or other type of acquisition. Examine recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out-of-scope materials.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing research guides and finding aids on specific topics of recognized client interest using standard search strategies. Assist senior librarians in revising or updating research materials.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>The position description number for this position is 447805.</li>
<li>The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.</li>
<li>The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule.</li>
<li>This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.</li>
<li>Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<p></p><p><b>Conditions of Employment</b></p>
<p>
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.</p>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.</p>
<p>
Knowledge of the history, politics, and literature of Germany.**</p>
<p>
Ability to communicate in English and German.**</p>
<p>
Ability to provide reference and research services.**</p>
<p>
Ability to develop and manage collections.</p>
<p>
Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.</p>
<p>
Ability to communicate in writing.</p>
<p>
Ability to provide consultation and/or liaison duties.</p>
<p>
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.</p>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p>Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.</p>
<p>
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.</p>
<p>
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process</p>
<p>
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</p>
<p>
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant&rsquo;s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.</p>
<p>
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.</p>
<p>
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.</p>
<p>
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.</p>
<p><b>
Are you a veteran?</b> Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p></p><p>The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview.</p>
<p>
The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview.</p>
<p>
The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.</p><br>
<br>
<b>You may </b><b>preview questions</b><b> for this vacancy.</b></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p></p><p>Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).</p>
<p>
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant&rsquo;s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.</p>
<p><b>
Please note, there is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the resume section within the application process. When the application system prompts, please proceed to the agency site to complete your application.</b></p>
<p>
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.</p>
<p>
Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume and upload it to your profile in the &quot;Resume&quot; section. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.</p>
<p>
Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.</p>
<p>
Step 3: Click on the &quot;APPLY ONLINE&quot; button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.</p>
<p>
Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.</p>
<p>
Step 5: Hiring Management offers one option that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.</p>
<p>
You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on &quot;Finished&quot; to be returned to USAJOBS.</p>
<p>
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.</p>
<p>
Step 6: Click on &quot;Finish&quot; after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.</p>
<p>
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:00pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.</p></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Customer Service Center
</div><div><div><div>Phone</div>
<div>202-707-5620
</div><div>Email</div>
<div>JobHelp@loc.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>LIBRARY OF CONGRESS</i><br>
<i>101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540</i><br>
<i>Washington, District of Columbia 20540</i><br>
<i>United States
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p>Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS &quot;My USAJOBS&quot; tab and clicking on &quot;My Applications.&quot; You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Posted this month &middot; Apply by 08/03/26
</div><div>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Location</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>1 vacancy</div>
</div><div>No matching locations found.
</div></div></div></div><div>Work site options</div>
<div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$70,623 - $91,815 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div><div>GS 09</div>
<div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>12
 </div></div><div><div>Learn more about pay scale and grade
</div><div>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time - Flexitime</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent - Position</div>
</div><div><div>Occupations and job series</div>
<ul><li>1410 Librarian
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Federal service type</div>
<div>This job is in the Excepted Service
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Other</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>VAR003408</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>877197000</div></div></div></div>

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German Area Librarian

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