Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration)

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The position serves as a Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration) within the Office of Registration Policy and Practice, Copyright Office at the Library of Congress. The Registration Program is responsible for the examination of copyright claims, the creation of public records, and the issuance of certificates of registration. Registration Program staff examine claims, communicate with applicants to resolve registration issues, create public records, refuse to register claims failing to meet the legal and formal requirements, route deposits to the appropriate location, including for the Library of Congress' collections, connect physical deposits with electronic applications, and enter data from paper applications for copyrighted works in accordance with the Copyright Act, 17 U. S.C., (sections 408, 409, 410, and 705), mask works (section 908), and vessel designs (sections 1310 and 1315).

As the Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Registration), you will:

• Supervise a group of employees performing work up to the GS-12 level. Provide administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Observe workers' performance; demonstrate and conduct work performance critiques. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provide informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolve informal complaints and grievances. Recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develop work improvement plans, recommend personnel actions as necessary. Provide advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Review and approve or disapprove leave requests and certifies time and attendance records for staff. Assure that subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations and safeguard sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) of employees.
• Manage workload and set subordinate priorities in consultation with Division Chief in order to plan the daily and weekly distribution of work and assignments made to staff. Equitably assign work in accordance with subordinate members' position, grade, and abilities.
• Perform quality assurance, sampling employee's work to ensure claims were handled appropriately. Ensure that registration decisions are correct and that correspondence is accurate and efficient.
• Identify and solve problems dealing with workflow fluctuations in consultation with other supervisors, the Chief, and the Program Office. Identify the need for and recommend revisions and changes in workflow practices or procedures. Draft and review new practices when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 383926.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to supervise and/or lead and develop a diverse workforce.**

Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.**

Ability to communicate and interact with others.

Knowledge of copyright law, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Additional information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 9-532, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period if this is their first supervisory/managerial position at the Library of Congress. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.

The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.

The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.