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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 Chief of Operations is a principal advisor to the Register of Copyrights on all aspects of operations and planning, and is responsible for coordinating and directing certain operational activities of the Copyright Office, including human resources, administrative services, and office modernization re-structuring.
Learn more about this agency07/29/2019 to 01/10/2020
$127,914 - $192,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent - Position
Full-time - Flexitime.
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540928400
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.
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.
This is a confidential position with routine and non-routine duties related to sensitive personnel and/or labor relations matters. The incumbent of this position is a senior manager. While performing daily duties, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of Library and Copyright Office materials.
The position description number for this positions are 387218.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or operations. Provides oversight for human resources, facilities and space management, and other business services in the Copyright Office. The incumbent serves as an expert, providing guidance to all divisions and oversees the full range of administrative operations and support programs required by the service unit. Is primarily responsible for the direction and management of large-scale administrative programs and operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives.
With the Register of Copyrights, establishes short and long-term goals for each office, consistent with the vision of the Register, as well as goals that cross the organization and develops plan and methods to achieve those goals. Coordinates strategic planning for all components of the Copyright Office. Serves the Copyright Office representative to the Library’s Operations Committee. Develops and administers a set of procedures to periodically measure agency performance and reports that performance to the Library of Congress.
The incumbent is responsible for the full range of human resources activities necessary to support the service unit’s program and workforce. Serves as the service unit’s top technical authority and independently manages human resources activities of the service unit. Performs the human resources management functions of the direct reports in the Register’s Office. Supervises a number of key operations and management officials including the chief administrative officer and the chiefs of the Copyright Acquisitions, and Receipt Analysis and Control Divisions, and senior strategy and planning officials. Performs as the human resources management functions relative to the staff supervised.
Implements and manages human resources activities for the Copyright Office, including following functional areas: staffing and recruitment, position management and classification, workforce planning and design, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, workforce diversity, professional development, staff recognition, ad performance management.
Serves as the principal advisor on various Copyright Office projects and activities. Provides advice and counsel to senior management staff and officials at multiple levels, and private sector clients and vendors on Office maters. Advises on the appropriate methods and techniques to use in order to achieve program goals and objectives. Serves on special work groups, task forces, or expert panels on special projects or studies critical to the resolution of far-reaching operating issues and problems.
Represents the Register in a number of high level forums and adequately communicates Office policy, practices and articulate the Register’s vision. Communicates with the management team on the status of different work activities and efforts through regular meetings, and regularly reports on the effectiveness of specific programs and share information that is relevant to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Your resume is important to this application process. It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above. All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.
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: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf.
The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position.
A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:
Ability to lead and manage the operations of an office or agency**: The successful candidate has the ability to lead and manage the operations of an office or agency.
Ability to apply knowledge of federal human resources’ rules and regulations to manage human resources activities for a service unit/organization **: The successful candidate has the ability to apply knowledge of federal human resources’ rules and regulations to manage human resources activities for a service unit/organization.
Ability to manage and lead a diverse workforce: The successful candidate has the ability to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
Ability to communicate in writing and review the writing of others: The successful candidate has the ability to communicate effectively in writing and review the writing of others.
Ability to serve as a liaison, build coalitions and interact collaboratively with others: The successful candidate has the ability to serve as a liaison, build coalitions and interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing: The successful candidate has the ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings with colleagues and others.
All initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, all newly appointed Senior Level executives, from outside the Library as well as from within, must serve a one year probationary period in accordance with the Library of Congress Regulations (LCRs) 2017.2-1, Senior Level Executive System.
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 EEO/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.
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.
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 will 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, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress will evaluate applicants using the information provided in your resume. Reviews are intended to explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. For Senior Level positions, applicants do not need to respond to specific competency questions but will be requested to answer one question related to how they became aware of this job opportunity.
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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure that you are considered for the position.
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 Qualifications and Evaluations section of the job announcement to review the qualifications listed to ensure that your resume reflects your accomplishments in those areas.
Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 4: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date.
Please review our evaluation process under Qualifications and Evaluations. 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 Library of Congress serves the Congress in fulfilling its duties and preserves and promotes knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. It is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's largest library, with more than 158 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and over 37 million items online. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the Law Library of Congress and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
