Library of Congress is hiring: Section Head, Research and Library Services Secti

detail( Congressional Research Service Staff Only ) Section Head, Research and Library Services Section (RL) (Flexible Detail/Temporary Promotion)

• Opening Date: February 11, 2025
• Closing Date: February 18, 2025
• LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
• LC Organization Unit - Specific Office: Government & Finance Division
• Grade: GS-15
• Series: 1410
• Availability: Congressional Research Service Staff Only
• Duration: Depending on the qualifications of the applicant(s) selected, this may be a temporary promotion, NTE 120 days, or a detail with the possibility of an extension(s).

The Government and Finance Division, Research and Library Services (RL) Section of the Congressional Research Service is offering a detail to qualified individuals to serve as a Section Head. The primary responsibility of the Acting Section Head is to lead, plan, organize, and coordinate the information research of the Research and Library Services Section. This includes carrying out all responsibilities associated with research planning, section review, facilitating personnel matters in the section in coordination with division management; working with other members of the division management team; and completing other assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Expected:

• Ability to lead and manage staff
• Ability to apply knowledge of information resources in public policy
• Ability to apply knowledge of information research within public policy research frameworks
• Ability to lead and inspire change
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
• Ability to communicate orally

If you are interested in being considered, please submit an e-mail to Jeffrey Seifert, jseifert@crs.loc.gov, by close of business on February 18th, with a cover letter and a resume that includes your current grade and the start and end dates and number of hours per week for each work experience. The desired start date for the detail is March 9, 2025.

Interviews may be held.

To be eligible for a temporary promotion, applicant must meet the qualification standards for the higher graded position. For questions, please contact Elizabeth Randall at erandall@crs.loc.gov.

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