United States Congress - Washington, DC
posted 3 months ago
This position is located in the general Publishing Office of the Center for Exhibits and Interpretation in the Office of the Librarian. It is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position with a salary range reflecting locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent will work a flextime work schedule, allowing for flexibility in hours. The position is permanent and full-time, with a promotion potential to GS-12. The role involves managing various publishing projects with creativity, innovation, and accuracy while maintaining high standards of integrity in scholarship and editorial practice. The incumbent will navigate and negotiate the editorial and publication process with authors, Library staff, and co-publishers, guiding authors in selecting appropriate illustrations and ensuring timely completion of projects. The position also requires conducting research, writing text for book-length works, and evaluating proposed projects for suitability for Library publication. The incumbent will actively participate in planning sessions for new publications and contribute content to non-book projects as necessary.