Summer Assistant - Library - Research Services Department

Summary

This is a summer position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Saturday, 03/08/2025, 11:59 PM EST

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

02/15/2025 to 03/08/2025

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

$27.48 - $27.48 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

GG 7

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Summer

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

• 1499 Library And Archives Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

No

• Announcement number

SCOTUS-12668617-Lib-RSD

• Control number

831595800

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The Summer Assistant in the Research Services Department of the Library will create and update research guides and bibliographies, work on weeding and collection development projects, and assist librarians with selected research questions. Depending on the assistant's educational background, additional duties and projects may be assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Meet education requirements (see below).

2. Work experience, preferably in a library or legal office setting.

3. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing required.

4. Availability for at least eight weeks.

Education

Enrollment in, or completion of, a Master of Library Science degree program including completion of at least one government documents or legal bibliography course- OR- successful completion of one year toward a law degree and library work experience.

Additional information

Summer Assistants are temporary staff members. Appointments are for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. Summer Assistants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit to Summer Assistants.

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• Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12668617

• Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents are required:

• A resume
• A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Library- Research Services Department, and your dates of availability

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Supreme Court Internship Program

Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov

Address Supreme Court of the United States

1 First Street NE

Washington, DC 20543

US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

The following documents are required:

• A resume
• A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Library- Research Services Department, and your dates of availability

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

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Agency contact information

Supreme Court Internship Program

Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov

Address Supreme Court of the United States

1 First Street NE

Washington, DC 20543

US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

02/15/2025 to 03/08/2025

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

$27.48 - $27.48 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

GG 7

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Summer

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

• 1499 Library And Archives Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

No

• Announcement number

SCOTUS-12668617-Lib-RSD

• Control number

831595800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/831595800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.