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Administrative Specialist
Library of Congress · Posted 12 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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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. 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.
What You'll Do
- →This announcement has an APPLICATION LIMIT of 200 applications.
- →Therefore, applicants should apply as soon as possible.
- →PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE AT 11:59 PM EST ON THE DATE THAT 200 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED UNDER THIS POSTING.
- →If the 200-application limit is not met, the job announcement will close at 11:59pm, on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
- →Applicants need to ensure they provide all supporting documentation at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement.
- →This position is in the Latin American, Caribbean, and European Division, Researcher and Collections Services.
- →The position reports to the Division Chief and performs administrative management functions and assists supervisors and staff in the division in planning, organizing and supporting the utilization of personnel related resources to maximizing achievement of the goals and objectives of the directorate.
- →The position works closely with other Administrative Specialists and staff in the directorate.
- →The incumbent identifies operational needs and difficulties, and provides articulate, workable advice and solutions for problems.
- →The incumbent maintains effective communication and recommends policies and procedures as needed to improve management effectiveness and efficiency, and to resolve human resources problems expeditiously.
- →As the Administrative Specialist, you will: Perform and monitor administrative management requirements for the division with dynamic administrative requirements with the supervisor's guidance, review and involvement.
- →This includes applying administrative policies, researching, accessing and interpreting information in various systems such as eManagement, EmpowHR, GovTA, Momentum, Monster Government Solutions (MGS), and other staff requirements. serve as the Division Timekeeper in GovTA.
- →Draft correspondences, recommendations, reports, and memoranda related to division management and administrative programs and issues.
- →Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on routine questions and situations related to the administrative services.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 35c179b8-ba0a-45a9-9234-2cc70db584f5
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