Duties

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and, provides information and reference services to the public.

The Statutory Licensing Office in the Copyright Office administers the statutory licenses in the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the U.S. Code). The Division collects royalty fees from: 1) cable operators for retransmitting television and radio broadcasts (Section 111), 2) satellite carriers for retransmitting network and non-network signals (Section 119), and importers or manufacturers for distributing digital audio recording products (Chapter 10).

The incumbent serves as a Management Analyst and reports to the Chief of the Licensing Division.

The incumbent performs business program and business operations analysis, including devising appropriate means to measure, monitor and analyze programmatic and operational performance; provides data driven recommendations for change, in such areas as strategic planning, staffing, internal controls, programming and operations, for a broad spectrum of Division activities; and serves as a project manager, as assigned, for projects within the incumbent’s scope of influence. Reviews existing policies and procedures, identifies potential problem areas, and develops recommended solutions. Evaluates the impact of new or revised policies and procedures on the existing organization.

Recommends new policies and procedures, as needed. As a part of a strategic long-range planning process, conducts comprehensive critical infrastructure studies and detailed analysis of business functions and processes necessitated by changing business, regulatory and legal requirements. Develops performance measurements and metrics of critical business areas which result in recommended new or modified performance measures designed to communicate the viability and effectiveness of the processes examined. As assigned, plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures designed to accomplish the business mission. Identifies improvements and efficiencies with management policies and procedures in areas such as manpower, productivity, and work improvement.

Conducts troubleshooting exercises and management studies to ascertain the need to recommend changes in existing management systems or methods of operation in areas such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure, and other factors effecting the efficient and economical use of available resources. Studies the organization's ability to identify potential problems with operating procedures and/or management practices. Conducts reviews, studies, and analyses of business operations to assess the effectiveness of employee deployment. In connection with the studies performed, prepares written reports which provides data and analysis to support recommendations made.

Recommends the design and linkage of various processes or systems to provide better internal controls, greater detail, redesign of reports, faster consolidation of data, and changes to functional business workflow practices or procedures. Within the scope of assigned business practices and operations, recommends changes to divisional processes, as well as participates in exercises which review, analyze, and evaluate areas such as proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority affecting Division operations. Evaluates strategic plans and goals, including the overall personnel structure, by developing measurement metrics, and using developed metrics to measure and justify recommendations for change.

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of operations management functions within budget constraints and established deadlines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 323357.

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

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

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

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).

  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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs 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.

• How to Apply

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  You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.

  Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.

  Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

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  Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.

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  (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.

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  Agency contact information

  Customer Service Center

  Phone

  202-707-5620

  Email

  JobHelp@loc.gov

  Address

  LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
  101 Independence Ave. SE
  LM-107
  Washington, District of Columbia 20540
  United States

  Next steps

  Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.

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  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.