Supervisory Editor/Section Head Review Office (Flexible Detail/Temporary Promotion)

The Review Office (RO) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is offering a detail to qualified individuals to serve as a Supervisory Editor/Section Head for the Editors currently serving in the Office of Publishing (PUB), scheduled to become part of the Review Office (RO) in early April, 2025. The principal responsibility of the selectee will be to provide day-to-day management of the editorial function for the distribution and dissemination of the primary research products of CRS. The selectee will be responsible for the management and direction of the Section, including strategic, workforce planning and management, policy administration, and operational processes. The selectee will set priorities and direct the work of the Section staff, and manage the technical resources allocated to the Section to achieve its goals. In addition, ensures the development, documentation, and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that govern editorial and publishing systems and services in CRS.

Tour of Duty: Full-time - Flexitime Work Schedule

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Expected:

• Ability to lead and manage staff
• Ability to use information technology to prepare and edit materials for publication
• Ability to manage a collection of publications
• Ability to provide editorial feedback
• Ability to adapt
• Ability to communicate effectively

To be eligible for a temporary promotion, applicant must meet the qualification standards for the higher graded position. For questions, please contact Carmen Reese at 7-6275 or creese@crs.loc.gov. To apply, send an email along with your federal style resume and expression of interest to Robin Grove at rgrove@crs.loc.gov. Deadline for application submissions is March 14, 2025.