Director Museum and Library Staff

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Libraries provide legal and general reference, research, acquisitions, cataloging, digitization, and access to extensive print and electronic resources supporting the Department's Offices, Boards, and Divisions. The Main Library in the Robert F. Kennedy Justice Building maintains broad congressional, legal, and general research collections, while branch libraries support DOJ litigating Divisions and maintain specialized collections.

Duties

• This position is located at the U.S. Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington D.C. The Director, Museum and Library Staff, serves as the Department of Justice's senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, policy direction, modernization, and stewardship of the DOJ Library System and DOJ Museum. The Director provides executive leadership through the Assistant Director for Library Services and Assistant Director for Museum Management, who manage the day-to-day professional, technical, and operational activities of their respective programs. The Director establishes Department-wide strategy, policy, priorities, resource allocations, performance expectations, and organizational objectives and is accountable for the overall effectiveness and integration of both programs Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : Providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the Department of Justice Library System and DOJ Museum, establishing the vision, mission, priorities, performance expectations, organizational objectives, and integrated strategy for the Department's legal information, library, museum, historical preservation, and institutional knowledge programs. Directing and integrating two distinct professional programs through subordinate Assistant Directors for Library Services and Museum Management, delegating day-to-day operational and technical responsibilities while retaining executive accountability for organizational performance, program effectiveness, resource stewardship, and accomplishment of Department-wide mission objectives. Developing and establishing Department-wide policies, standards, and operating frameworks governing library services, legal information resources, museum operations, collections, historical preservation, research, exhibitions, digitization, information access, and related programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Departmental policies, professional standards, security requirements, and ethical obligations. Providing executive direction for the Department's legal information and library services, including the development and stewardship of legal and research collections; acquisition and management of print and electronic resources; legal reference and research services; cataloging and classification; database and digital resource management; and reliable, efficient access to authoritative information supporting DOJ attorneys, law enforcement personnel, executives, analysts, and other Department customers. Leading the DOJ Museum and institutional heritage program, directing the identification, acquisition, documentation, preservation, conservation, interpretation, exhibition, and appropriate disposition of historically significant artifacts, records, images, and other collections, and ensuring that DOJ's history and institutional legacy are accurately preserved and effectively communicated. Leading modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the Library and Museum programs, evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, digital platforms, information systems, digitization strategies, search and discovery capabilities, metadata, digital preservation, and other innovative approaches that improve access to and management of DOJ's legal, historical, and institutional knowledge. Exercising executive responsibility for organizational, workforce, financial, technological, contractual, facilities, and collections resources, establishing priorities and allocating resources between Library and Museum programs; developing and defending budget requirements; ensuring effective internal controls; and promoting efficient, accountable, and results-oriented stewardship of Federal resources. Serving as the Department's senior executive representative and principal advisor on matters involving legal information, library services, museum administration, historical preservation, institutional knowledge, information access, and modernization, advising senior DOJ leadership and representing the Department before other Federal agencies, libraries, museums, academic institutions, professional organizations, and other external stakeholders. Establishing strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement by coordinating with DOJ components and external organizations, monitoring developments and best practices in librarianship, legal information, museums, archives, history, preservation, and information technology, and identifying and implementing innovative approaches that enhance mission effectiveness, public engagement, research, preservation, and access to Department resources.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director Museum and Library Staff. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading complex library, museum, archival, historical, or knowledge-management organizations, including setting strategic direction, leading subordinate managers, and achieving mission objectives. MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience modernizing library, museum, information, or knowledge-management programs through technology, digitization, improved information access, preservation, and effective resource stewardship. MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise-level policies, programs, budgets, and resource strategies while managing workforce, financial, technological, and stakeholder relationships in a complex organization.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Education

Applicants must meet the applicable professional qualification requirements for the GS-1410 Librarian Series, including professional education in library science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. An MLS/MLIS or equivalent graduate degree is generally expected for professional librarians; however, the GS-1410 standard does not establish a separate degree requirement for SES positions. Candidates must demonstrate extensive, progressively responsible executive leadership experience directing complex library and/or museum programs or organizations, including strategic planning, policy and program development, budget and resource management, personnel and organizational leadership, facilities and collections management, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of administrative operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate the senior executive leadership, managerial, and administrative capabilities necessary to direct a complex library and museum enterprise and accomplish mission objectives.

How to apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/18/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status 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. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.