This position is located in the Literary DIvision, Office of Registration Policy & Practice, Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 085506. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a Supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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 provide program management, evaluation, and oversight.** Ability to exercise judgement and discretion. Knowledge of Copyright Registration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.** Ability to perform copyright registration related work.** Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Manages a group of employees engaged in work at the GS-12 level and below, and provides technical guidance and supervision appropriate for completing the unit's work. Performs the administrative and supervisory functions related to supervising the staff. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates using the formal employee performance management system. Evaluates workers' performance and conducts work performance critiques. Gives informal feedback and at regular intervals evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Drafts work improvement plans, recommends personnel actions as appropriate. Gives advice to workers concerning work and administrative matters. Evaluates and initiates appropriate disciplinary measures consistent with delegated authority. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests, time and attendance. Ensures subordinates receive training and fully comply with the safety and security provisions and regulations, and Copyright Office and Library Directives. Advances equal employment opportunity (EEO) objectives by taking affirmative steps to ensure affirmative action objectives are met and nondiscriminatory employment practices related to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability are adhered to. Introduces nondiscriminatory practices and diversity enhancing measures for the unit under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of staff and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) equitable treatment of all employees; (3) encourage and recognize employee achievements;(4) career development of staff; and (5) maximum utilization of employee skills. May serve as a spokesperson for the Copyright Office registration function, as delegated, to explain copyright law and/or copyright regulations related to the registration process. Serves as an expert on matters related to Copyright Office registration systems, policies, and procedures, and works with other Library offices and departments. Monitors automation activities related to registration. Plans, conducts and directs registration research studies related to claims. Decides whether complicated or unique claims submitted are registerable. Reviews and prepares statements of opinion concerning appeals for rejected claims, and proposes recommendations to increase the rate of registered claims. Independently replies to inquiries concerning complex and unusual copyright registration issues and makes sure information is communicated professionally. Evaluates all types of claims handled by the area for copyrightability. Communicates in writing the results of review and evaluation including explaining rejections or cautionary statements. As appropriate, engages in in-depth research as necessary prior to responding. As an expert, provides technical advice to division staff. Answers difficult technical inquires related to registration (where applicable). Serves as a technical resource expert on complex cases including those involving difficult copyrightable judgments, multiple interconnected problems and interactions of legal issues and precedents. Consults the top management on the most difficult issues and problems, and conducts copyright studies to analyze current and proposed practices and processes, and recommends changes in work procedures and practices impacting the division. Makes determinations concerning selection for Library collection materials. Grants or denies special relief based on guidelines and practices. In consult with supervisor, may rule upon cases setting precedent, and which may directly challenge the policies and authority of the Office. Working jointly with top management, ensures uniform application of practices, and procedures. Collects, compiles, and maintains information on copyright practices across functional and subject matter areas. Coordinates division and work unit registration activities with other areas, and handles or counsels staff on how to handle the most complex cases in the division. Serves as a liaison across the three divisions and division work units in issues concerning subject matter or functional specialty. Examines trends and problems and makes recommendations to improve reliability of practices. Comprehensively evaluates various operational functions within the division to monitor progress toward goals and objectives. Recommends changing policies or procedures, as necessary.