Summary This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 463685. 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. Responsibilities Leads the planning for programs in the General Counsel's Office, and guarantees all stages of assigned programs, such as planning, budgeting, reporting, administration, and supervision of staff; and ensures timely completion of assignments. Engages in professional supervision of staff who perform up to the GS-14. Communicates guidelines, objectives and performance expectations. Provides formal and informal feedback to direct reports and evaluates performance. Carries out administrative and management functions related to the staff supervised by the General Counsel's Office. Gives advice to staff concerning work and administrative matters. Effects appropriate disciplinary measures based on the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests and time and attendance. Advises and works with the General Counsel to develop procedures for developing and promulgating rules, regulations, and policy statements concerning the practices of the Copyright Office, and the fulfillment of obligations imposed under title 17. Prepares and/or assists the General Counsel in drafting rules, regulations, policy statements, explanations, commentaries, determinations of novel questions of law, and takes part in rulemaking proceedings, including hearings and the evaluation of testimony and written comments. Performs legal review of and drafts official replies in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Prepares and oversees preparation of probing and innovative written legal analysis, arguments, briefs, or other analytical documents for courts, congressional members, committees, and congressional staff which communicate the attorney's thorough knowledge of a range of specialized areas of the law to the development, interpretation, or implementation of sensitive public policies with long-range national impact. These analyses may define or explain controversial or contested legal matters; apply complex legal analysis to difficult problems; evaluate political and institutional constraints; organize and present legal options and evaluate their consequences; and predict the direction of policy inquiries. Leads and coordinates research on all kinds of problems concerning the development, implementation, and operation of title 17. Works with attorneys and other Copyright Office staff to provide thorough, accurate and timely legal advice and analysis. Serves as an authority on matters related to registration or recordation of claims, mandatory deposit, and other subjects included in title 17. Serves as a liaison between the Library, other agencies, and Congress and their staff on specific matters or areas related to the administration of title 17. Also serves as a liaison to other directorates of the Copyright Office and others. Consults with all communities, including legal, authorship, publishing, entertainment, educational, library, communications, art, and others affected by title 17, and educates these entities concerning applicable Copyright Office policies and practices. Represents the Copyright Office at professional, business, academic and bar association meetings and events. Communicates regularly regarding critical information. Represents the Copyright Office in direct negotiations and discussions with officials of other federal agencies, congressional members, and officials of private entities and groups throughout the U.S. on matters concerning copyright in the United States. Counsels and consults with attorneys and officials at the Department of Justice or the U.S. Attorney's Office and reports on the status of all cases and matters concerning the interpretation and enforcement of title 17. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library's vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library's Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. 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 lead a diverse workforce. Knowledge of Copyright Law. Knowledge of Administrative Law. Ability to convey legal analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations. Ability to conduct legal research. Ability to write/communicate in writing. Ability to meet and deal with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment. Legible copies of transcripts demonstrating that applicant is a graduate from an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree program in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law must be attached to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of the application. Official documents will be required if selected. Also, a copy of bar membership demonstrating that applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be attached to your online application. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education - Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. 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 an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. 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.
