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>\n
We seek\u202fhighly talented\u202fprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the\u202fLibrary\u202fand its users well into the future.<\/p>\n
The Asian Division provides services to members of Congress and their staff, librarians, scholars, government agencies, academic institutions, the press, publishers, profit and nonprofit organizations, and the general public. The incumbent of this position is responsible for a variety of activities in support of Asian collections inventory control and tracking, both behind-the-scenes activities, e.g., problem resolution, quality control, searching collections storage areas for items not readily found or for which a problem might be present, support of the inventory program, and direct public service. The incumbent provides support to reader services in the Collections Services for readers using the Library’s Asian collections that include monographs, serials, microfilms, microfiche, CDs, and online electronic resources.<\/p>\n
\u00a0As the Library Technician, you will:<\/p>\n
This position is located in the Collections Services Section, Asian Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Research and Collections Services.<\/p>\n
The position description number for this position is 464462.<\/p>\n
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.<\/p>\n
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.<\/p>\n
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.<\/p>\n
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.<\/p>\n
Conditions of Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n The work requires some physical exertion such as standing for extended periods of time, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling book carts, tubs, wire carts and lifting and carrying moderately heavy items such as oversized books. Incumbent may need to push wire carts up and down an incline for more than 100 feet.<\/strong><\/p>\n PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:<\/strong>\u00a0After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee\u00a0MUST\u00a0be physically qualified by the Library\u2019s Health Office.\u00a0A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position.<\/p>\n 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>\n 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>\n Ability to use written and spoken English and Chinese to maintain and process library materials.**<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge of library processes and procedures.\u00a0**<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to use information systems, databases and computerized search tools and equipment.**<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to maintain materials in a library collection.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Location <\/p>\nQualifications<\/h3>\n
\nWashington, DC
\n1 vacancy
\nWork site options
\nTelework eligible
\nNo
\nRemote job
\nNo
\nRelocation expenses reimbursed
\nNo
\nSalary
\n$63,940 – $83,119 per year
\nPay scale & grade
\nGS 08
\nPromotion potential
\n08
\nLearn more about pay scale and grade
\nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
\nWork schedule
\nFull-time – Compflex.
\nTravel Required
\nNot required
\nAppointment type
\nTerm – This appointment is Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 3 years
\nOccupations and job series
\n1411 Library Technician
\nSupervisory status
\nNo
\nFederal service type
\nThis job is in the Excepted Service
\nRepresented by a union
\nYes – AFSCME Local 2477
\nDrug test
\nNo
\nSecurity clearance
\nOther
\nAnnouncement number
\nVAR003399
\nControl number
\n881994200<\/p>\n