Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities)

The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job performance.

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification, in any series or grade. Typical job opportunities within the Library can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations: Librarian or Library Technician Copyright Specialist Lawyer or Legal Specialist Foreign Law Specialist Social Science Analyst Economist Foreign Affairs Specialist Geographer or Cartographer Human Resources Administrative Management and Support Management or Program Analyst Financial Management, Accountant or Budget Analyst Congressional Liaison Communication and Public Affairs Contracts and Procurement Information Technology Safety and Physical Security Services Duties and responsibilities for each position vary and may increase in accordance with the grade level. Appointment under this program does not confer any promotion eligibility in the position to which the applicant is appointed.

Applicants with disabilities wishing to be considered for employment at the Library may apply using this announcement for jobs not currently listed on this page. Applicants must (1) have appropriate certification of their disability, (2) show that they have the qualifications for the job, and (3) satisfy the requirements/conditions for employment. By responding to this announcement, you are applying to a resume database for jobs not yet posted. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for two years and may be used at any time during that period. When a position is requested to be filled under the SPP hiring authority, a list of applicants will be provided to management for review and possible selection. For all posted positions applicants must apply online at USAJOBS.gov Documentation of Disability: Applicants must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The certificate of disabiliy must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and may be issued by a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, a Disability Services or Career Services Office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The date of certification must be within three (3) years of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.