Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003299)
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- Opening Date: June 9, 2026
- Closing Date: June 23, 2026
- OPM Control Number: 872281400
- Vacancy Number: VAR003299
- LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
- Grade: GS-09
- Series: 1410
- Minimum Salary: $70,623.00
- Maximum Salary: $91,815.00
- Work Schedule: Flexitime – Permanent
- Promotion Potential: GS-12
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Availability: Open to All
- Telework Eligibility: Hybrid
This position is located in the Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division, General & International Collections Directorate, and Researcher & Collections Services Service Unit.
Qualifications include:
Ability to provide reference and research services.**
Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.**
Ability to engage and perform outreach activities.**
Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to develop and manage library collections.
The position description number for this position is 447805.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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