Assistant Chief (Music Division) (Vacancy#:VAR003448)

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digital library federationBrooklyn (NY)

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Libraries and Archives

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Manager

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$169,279 per year

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About the role

Opening Date: October 05, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026 OPM Control Number : 887408800 Vacancy Number : VAR003448

LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services

Grade: GS-15 Series : 1410

Minimum Salary: $169,279.00 per year

Maximum Salary: $197,200.00 per year

Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime Promotion Potential : GS-15

Duty Location: Washington, DC

Security Clearance: Other

Availability: Open to All The position reports to the Chief of the Music Division and is responsible for the custody and service of the Library's collections of music, theater and dance, including rare materials, manuscripts, microfilms, serials, librettos, music in digital formats, and prints, photographs, musical instruments, and other works of musical iconography. Under the Chief, the incumbent supervises and manages all activities of the Division, including the acquisition and processing of collections, reference services, bibliographic access, digital projects, and administration. Candidates with an MLIS or equivalent degree are strongly encouraged to apply.

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