Position: Legislative Research Analyst
Location: Arnold & Porter

Original job posting on LLSDC Jobline.

The Research Services Department (formerly the Library) of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Legislative Research Analyst to join our energetic, creative, and global service team. This position may work 100% virtual/remote in a firm approved U.S. state but must be able to work 9am to 6pm ET Monday through Friday.
Under the direction of the firmwide Research Services management team, Research Analysts respond to research and reference requests from attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel in all Arnold & Porter offices. Research Analysts also assist with current awareness monitoring, curated news preparation, collection development, and other department activities.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Performing legislative and regulatory reference and research services in all jurisdictions and across a wide range of subject areas using a variety of print and electronic resources, including free and fee-based databases and web sites.
Collaborating with colleagues in the U.S. and abroad to perform legal, business, and scientific reference and research using a variety of free and fee-based databases and web sites.
Providing legislative and regulatory tracking services by developing requests and monitoring results. Creating and maintaining targeted current awareness alerts and feeds by combining expert knowledge of one or more legislative subject areas with knowledge of methods for organizing, accessing, and disseminating information.
Serving as a liaison to practice groups and other designated constituencies to offer targeted research, training and product support, and serving as the department’s expert in legislative and regulatory research and other select subjects and industries.
Participating in collection development activities, reviewing resources, products, and tools, making recommendations as appropriate, and promoting their use.
Helping plan, developing tools and documentation, and participating in orientation and training sessions.
Maintaining awareness of new products, research tools and emerging technologies relevant to legislative research services.
Promoting the services of the department firmwide.
Participating in, or leading, special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, government or history major preferred; Master’s in Library Science or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
Extensive State and Federal legislative and regulatory research experience; law firm experience strongly preferred.
Highly developed understanding of the federal legislative process and knowledge of government documents and sources including the networks, protocols, and procedures of Capitol Hill.
Superior ability to analyze information and evaluate new research products meant for legislative/ regulatory research.
Working knowledge of legal research methods, and the ability to assess and utilize the best, most cost-effective and efficient research tools.
Ability to master new research tools in an expedited timeframe.
Expertise in using computer-based research tools: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Government, Politico Pro, VitalLaw, HeinOnline, and ProQuest.
Thorough competency with relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
Ability to analyze, cull and summarize search results.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong collaboration skills along with the ability to manage multiple and complex research projects – often on tight deadlines – maintaining attention to detail.
Familiarity with the Quest ticketing system a plus.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $72,000 to $95,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Candidates can apply to our website at: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities/research-services/legislative-research-analyst

Position: Supervisory Librarian
Location: Library of Congress
Salary: $139,395-$181,216

Full job posting on USAjobs.

These positions are located in both the East Asian Section, and the South, Southeast Asian, Tibetan and Mongolian Section, Asian Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.
The position description number for this position is 056721.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
Duties
The incumbents of these positions serve as the Head, East Asian Section, and the South, Southeast Asian, Tibetan and Mongolian Section in the Asian Division, and is responsible for the day-to­day operation of the Asian Division’s reference service and scholarly activities, supervising the reference staff and area specialists, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Division’s geographic area of responsibility. The incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate reference service to the Congress and other Library patrons, directs the development and maintenance of the Library’s collections pertaining to the region and facilitates the effective uses of these collections by scholars, researchers, and other users. The incumbent plans and produces scholarly programs, exhibits, seminars, and colloquies to bring attention to research developments and collections of interest to both scholars and the general public. The incumbent may be responsible
for cultivating relations with potential donors, securing funds for new initiatives, acquiring new collections, and establishing new services. In addition, the incumbent may also be assigned to perform general administrative duties for the division and to serve in lieu of the chief or assistant chief as required.
Supervises a group of employees performing reference and scholarly work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resources management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers’ performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures appropriate to the delegated authority. Reviews and approves, or disapproves leave requests. Ensures subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations.
Analyzes major issues in information access and dissemination, and develops authoritative new approaches, methods and standards to resolve critical or highly unusual reference information problems. Uses broad knowledge of multiple information sources and/or experts outside The Library of Congress, both domestic and international to resolve reference issues. Meets with researchers and scholars and analyzes questions and requirements in-depth and detail and suggests search strategies involving the greatest complexity or time. Provides research services for users involving not only directing the user to information sources, but also locating and evaluating the information itself.
For acquisition services, incumbent assesses the availability of financial and human resources, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out activities related to the Asian Division’s acquisitions program. Ensures the comprehensiveness and accessibility of Library collections. Reviews publishing trends and the book market to check for new collection sources. Plans and develops programs to fill gaps and augment collections to improve services to clientele. Develops and maintains services and guidance for the library system to facilitate operations in the field.
Assignments consist of a broad range of technical information activities or require substantial depth of analysis, and typically require solving problems in information access and dissemination in particularly difficult and responsible circumstances. Reviews and analyzes major issues in information research and dissemination including lenders services to scholars, research scientists, professionals, military personnel, legislators and their staffs, or other clientele, and officials within and outside The Library of Congress.
Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with research and reference librarians and other specialists to share resources and information. Presents papers at conferences, seminars, and meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’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’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html
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.
Qualifications
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.
Ability to lead a diverse workforce.**
Knowledge of the history, politics, and literature of an Asian country/area.**
Ability to communicate in one or more Asian languages and English.**
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of library collections development.**
Knowledge of automated systems and tools used in research libraries to carry out reference services.
Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;
or
B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Position: Legal Research Analyst
Location: Joint Committee on Taxation, United States Congress
No salary provided

The Joint Committee invites qualified individuals to submit their application to serve on the Joint Committee staff in the position of Legal Research Analyst.

Position Overview: The Joint Committee on Taxation seeks a highly motivated professional to join its nonpartisan staff as a Legal Research Analyst to assist in the organization and management of its print and electronic library collections and to support legal and legislative research. The Legal Research Analyst will work closely with (under the direct supervision of) the Joint Committee’s Legal Research and Reference Librarian and with committee attorneys, economists, accountants, and administrative staff on projects involving a wide range of tax subject areas, including individual, business, international, tax-exempt organization, benefits, and pension taxation. The position is a full-time position.

Necessary skills include: 

• Willingness to collaborate with professional and administrative staff, both within the Joint Committee and with other information institutions, such as the Libraries of the House and the Senate, the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House’s Office of Art and Archives, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, and the Law Library of Congress.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Sense of curiosity and resourcefulness when conducting research across multiple subscriptions and platforms.
• Ability to manage and reprioritize simultaneous projects and deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and proactively compile resources and conduct research.
• An interest in both research and administrative responsibilities. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct, organize, and curate legal, legislative, and historical research on tax, economic, and financial policy matters.
• Manage a comprehensive collection of compiled legislative histories on taxation.
• Inventory and catalog Joint Committee library resources, including treaties, periodicals, and congressional documents.
• Monitor, summarize, and report on current legislation, congressional hearings, court cases, and seminars from a wide variety of sources.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure subscriptions to print and electronic resources, while maintaining the overall library budget, in collaboration with the Administrative Director.
• Post, describe, and maintain both current and historical publications on the Joint Committee’s website, in collaboration with the Computer Team.
• Archive work product – both print and digital – in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in political science, information studies, legal studies, economics or related fields and an interest and understanding of the American legislative process – including prior congressional experience – sufficient to understand complex policy issues. Strong writing, communication, and research skills, including knowledge of specialized legal and legislative databases, and research experience are required. A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree is preferred, however not required.

Salary and benefits: Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. 

To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Katie Mikulka by email at JCTCareers@jct.gov. Please include “Legal Research Analyst” in the subject line.

Position: Management and Program Analyst
Location: Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate, Office of the Librarian, Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $139,395-181,216

This position is located in the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 240354.

Duties:

• Using a comprehensive knowledge of the Library’s strategic plan, the incumbent manages central components of Library-wide planning/performance/risk activities, including but not limited to activities required for short and longer-term plan development; performance measures and targets development and tracking; quarterly and end-of-year performance reporting; and risk analysis, monitoring, register management, and reporting.
• Organizes, analyzes and documents the periodic update of the Library’s Strategic Plan and supports ongoing updates of the Library’s service units’ plans. The work involves synchronizing the development process (which includes support coordination among the service units) to facilitate transparency and collaboration, providing templates and training to guide participants’ effectiveness, and providing guidance and counsel on performance and risk management activities, culminating with a published plan, established goals and targets, and/or an updated risk register.
• Documents and reports program performance management results to senior leadership. Coordinates periodic performance and risk management meetings to determine whether the organization is meetings its goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. The performance meetings are held with Library executives and within the service units throughout the agency. Supports units in the identification, assessment, and mitigation for strategic and operational risks, and prepares status updates and briefs senior management on the agency risk profile.
• Researches, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established strategic planning goals and results. Develops and/or refines procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of planning/performance/risk management processes. As an expert, provides guidance in the development and/or improvement of processes and systems that provide a governance model for Library-wide resource decisions. The incumbent organizes, participates, analyzes and documents the development of the Library’s Strategic Plan and performance and risk reports. Provides expert advice on the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve efficiency of planning/performance/risk management processes.
• Researches and prepares written reports and other working documents concerning complex program issues, that may involve multiple service units, providing expert guidance and analysis that result in leadership decisions that improve Library operations. Assignments involve providing expert technical advice and aid to customer organizations on alternative products and services satisfying general and specific planning/performance/risk needs and requirements. Identifies and describes program area needs and/or mission goals and objectives to improve Library planning/performance/risk program efficiency and effectiveness. Presents expert recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting Library-wide programs, issues, or problems which affect substantive, mission-oriented, Library-wide programs. Recommendations may relate to complex conclusions from evaluative studies, interrelated issues pertaining to cross-cutting or conflicting goals, and adherence to budget constraints as they relate to cost/benefit analysis. Recommendations affect long-range implementation of planning/performance/risk program objectives.
• Provides expert guidance on the development and/or refinement of procedures and systems for establishing, operating and assessing the effectiveness of administrative systems, such as those designed to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use or misappropriation of assets. Serves as an expert on special projects, advising top management on significant office issues. Leads, conducts, and participates in complex management studies and reviews – particularly those with wide and/or significant impact on the Library’s organizational structure, policy, processes, operations, fiscal control and economy and those where the study’s boundaries may be broad. Organizes assigned projects; plans, organizes and directs teams’ work. Selects and uses qualitative and/or quantitative methods appropriate to the subject under examination. Identifies and gathers necessary data including legislative and program data and interviews with senior management, program officials, employees and supervisors. Assembles and analyzes information gathered; formulates findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Conducts various ad hoc analyses, prepares reports, and compiles information for management as needed. Presents results in writing and orally, which are well-organized, supportable and clearly expressed.

Qualifications: 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of research and analytical techniques and best practices used to establish and execute an effective performance management system to assess program performance to established goals.**
• Ability to conduct data analysis and reporting.**
• Ability to plan and manage organizational planning, performance management activities.**
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to interact and collaboratively work with others.
• Ability to think systemically.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Position: Chief, Visitor Engagement Office
Location: Visitor Engagement Office, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement Directorate, Office of the Librarian, Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $163,964-191,900

This position is located in the Visitor Engagement Office, Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement Directorate, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 405411.

Duties:

• The Chief of Visitor Engagement (CVE) reports to the Director of Learning, Literacy and Engagement. The CVE is responsible for maintaining a high quality accessible and engaging visitor experience through delivery of world-class service standards, setting long and short term goals and implementing strategies for leveraging the institutions resources and services. The CVE develops and oversees policies and procedures, management and implementation for information/orientation operations throughout the Library campus, including the information desks and other public spaces throughout the buildings. The CVE oversees onsite visitor studies; makes recommendations and implements new services, programs and products for the visitors from planning the visit, arrival, onsite experience, and post-visit. Manages visitor engagement staff and volunteers; and provides oversight of a variety of services and programs designed to enhance visitor engagement at the Library so that its diverse visitors (almost two million annually), including Members of Congress and their constituents, special guests, official and professional visitors, foreign dignitaries, and researchers, can make personal connections to the Library. The Office works closely with all Library service units/divisions especially offices within CLLE, the Center for Exhibits and Interpretation, Communications, Congressional Relations Office, Facilities, Security, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Library Shop, and Architect of the Capitol to ensure that visitor programming is coordinated with the institution’s strategic goals and operations while being responsive to the interests and expectations of the visiting public and special guests.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; Observes workers’ performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Uses extensive professional knowledge of visitor engagement theory and practice to ensure quality control and program management at the highest standards. Uses many years of experience in the profession to assess effectiveness of and determine needed improvements of complex Library program issues and concerns and known future institutions/organizational goals to create a successful program; determines resource requirements, estimating short- and long-range personnel, budgetary, space, and equipment needs. Identifies, develops and implements strategies for engaging the visiting public and for Congressional, official, professional, and special visitors, including foreign and domestic dignitaries. Identifies needs for and oversees the growth and development of programs and other services to provide Library visitors with enriching and educational experiences.
• Provides expert guidance in resolving exceptionally complex problems or issues impacting the institution-wide public access and visitor services and engagement. Reviews productivity in all areas, monitors problem areas, and develops strategies for resolutions that will eliminate problems. Takes actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of operational services.
• Directs collaborative efforts with offices Library wide to develop integrated approach to visitor engagement. Provides guidance to key managers and stakeholders to develop priorities for developing and using resources. Ensures that all implications are identified, weighed, studied, and discussed. Contacts other agencies and organizations to obtain information and models for managing various issues. Identifies and resolves problems that are barriers to achieving goals.
• Exercises a broad degree of independence and applies authoritative judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government, private industry, and or/academic institutions. Actively participates in policy formation and reviews liaison activities for agency-wide programs. Informs stakeholders of changes in organizational programs and operations, conducting briefings on major program changes.

Qualifications: 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. 

• 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.
• Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**
• Ability to provide program management, evaluation, and oversight.**
• Ability to develop innovative business strategies and build coalitions.**
• Ability to interact collaboratively and serve as a program liaison.
• Ability to analyze problems and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Legal & Client Intelligence Specialist
Location: Cooley LLP (Washington D.C., Reston, V.A.)
Posted: AALL
Salary: $43-53/hr

Position summary: Cooley Information Services (IS) embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Legal Client Intelligence Specialist is expected to recognize that the Cooley IS department is a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document. 

Under the direction of the Legal Intelligence Manager, the Legal & Client Intelligence Specialist will work as a team member in our Legal Intelligence department to help provide cost effective, accurate and timely research to support attorneys working on client matters. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Legal Intelligence: 
  • Assist in the provision of current awareness services, including curated bulletins and alerts, aggregated news services and litigation and legislative tracking services to support attorney client matters and other legal intelligence requirements
  • Independently determine appropriate outside sources and arrange for timely and cost-effective retrieval/borrowing
  • Proactively and independently responsible for balancing workload by monitoring incoming requests, assessing time constraints, and estimating research time needed
  • Work collaboratively with peers, as needed in responding to research requests
  • Responsible for ensuring any research requests are accurately entered and managed in the firm’s research management platform – Quest
  • Ensure accurate and timely entry of billable time via IntApp entries prior to month-end closing 
• CRM Data:
  • Apply firm taxonomy to data within CRM system
  • Use third party software and databases, and internal research team data to enrich and classify CRM data to enhance reportability by different criteria
  • Implement, validate and update connections between CRM system and other internal and external databases, such as PitchBook and Capital IQ
  • Document business processes for adding metadata – appropriate keywords, categories, and other identifying tags to the Firm’s client account and market data
  • Apply Parent/Child hierarchy structure to relevant account records
  • Maintain tagging accuracy and comprehensiveness
  • Ensure Competitive Intelligence work products are accurately appended to relevant account records
  • Analyze processes and workflows regularly to find opportunities for improvement
  • All other duties as assigned or required

Skills & experience:

• 3+ years knowledge and experience conducting research using external research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, PitchBook, Capital IQ, Deal Point Data and mining internal data in CRMs, business intelligence and financial systems)
• Legal, business and industry research skills
• Basic knowledge of CRM reporting (preferably Salesforce)
• Intermediate/advanced excel skills
• An understanding of the legal professional ethics and copyright environment that surrounds intelligence-gathering activities

Competencies:

• Excellent research, analytical, written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Intellectual curiosity – the ability to identify patterns, discrepancies, and issues, and the ability to devise plans to resolve issues
• Attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands, provide high levels of customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate with staff at all levels
• The ability to work well and thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to keep current with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and support a customer service philosophy

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $43.00 – $53.00. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Position: Librarian (Law)
Location: Department of Justice
Salary: $82,764 – $128,956

Full job posting on USAjobs.

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people.
The Antitrust Division has an opening for a Librarian (Law) to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?
Duties
This position is located in the Knowledge Management Section (KMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR’s people and mission. Within EXO, Knowledge Management Section oversees the Division’s Records Management program and provides reference and training services to the Division’s employees in coalition with the Justice Management Division libraries network.
As a Librarian (Law), responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing complex customer questions, requirements, and priorities and suggesting search strategies after conducting thorough reference interviews.
Conducting research on topics in field of expertise such as business, economics, and law.
Providing comprehensive legal and legislative reference services complicated by novel or obscure problems in information access and dissemination for the Division requiring versatility and innovation in adapting and modifying search methods and techniques.
Making expert decisions as to which sources will best meet research needs.
Assisting in the development and implementation of reference and research services to Division employees, and also providing effective user/public awareness of library programs and services to Department clientele.
Preparing responses to inquiries and requests, updating online guides, or other materials, and providing training sessions to library clientele using an expert-level depth and breadth of subject area knowledge.
Planning and developing programs to fill in gaps and augmenting collections to improve services to clientele.
Identifying, examining, and analyzing major publications, electronic resources, and trends in field of expertise for use in preparing indepth and highly complex research.
Assisting in the design, configuration, implementation, and evaluation of Division and Department intranet content.
Identifying problems with collections and suggesting possible solutions. Assisting with determining the need for enhancements in current systems.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
This is a full-time, non-supervisory, permanent appointment in the competitive service, subject to a one-year probationary period in accordance with 5 CFR 315.801.
The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Qualifications
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS :
Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 below.

1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; OR
2. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
   To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.
   Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-09 level include:
   Providing complex and extensive research in the fields of business, economics and law;
   Demonstrating knowledge of law library functions and management, and familiarity with antitrust law;
   Conducting complex research for clients under tight deadlines and anticipating client needs;
   Conducting classes on specialized and complex research tools;
   Applying knowledge of on-line database searching and researching techniques and capabilities;
   Researching, interpreting and maintaining records of materials; and
   Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization; OR
3. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.
4. OR Combination of education AND specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, as described in item 1
   To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.
   Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include:
   Conducting reference interviews and meeting with researchers to analyze questions;
   Preparing justifications for acquiring new materials for a library collection;
   Searching online databases for bibliographic records;
   Providing responses to complex inquiries involving rapidly evolving terminology;
   Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization;
   Developing resource directories and web guides; and
   Maintaining and updating organizational online pages
   Please note: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
   Education
   ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
   ***In addition to the Basic Education and Minimum Qualification Requirements listed above, applicants must also possess specialized knowledge in the field of law and/or proficiency in legal, business, economic, and legislative research and reference gained through education or experience which included or was supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below:
5. A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree that included at least 24 semester hours in the field of law; or that included any combination of subjects with at least 15 semester hours in a major subject directly applicable to the position such as political science, social sciences, law, or economics.
6. Completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school for positions primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference.
7. Four (4) years of pertinent experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of law; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; ability to acquire additional information about the field of law and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field of law and legislation.
8. Any time equivalent combination of experience as described in (3) with education as described in (1) or (2) above
   All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see U.S. Department of Education website.
   Applicants MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name and you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment, if you are selected.
   Foreign Education*: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation
   *All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.