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Summary This position is located in the Materials Control And Analysis Division, Ofc, Assistant Register & Dir Operations, Copyright Office. Position description number 107801. The Salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, Bargaining Unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Resolves copyright registration cases which have been designated as having missing element status, where an application or deposit, or a portion of the deposit, or both application and deposit have become separated or lost during processing. Missing element cases may be referred from any part of the overall registration process after the referring area has assured that the missing elements are not in that area. Responsible for assuring that the copyright record is made complete and that the claim receives registration if all legal registration requirements are met. Independently researches and resolves problems of a common or immediate nature. Attempts to match with other such cases within the missing element area, or searches appropriate automated and manual files, records, and locations within the Copyright Office. If successful, forwards the case to the next appropriate area. If not successful, takes steps necessary to complete the registration and the public copyright record. Follows approved guidelines for all missing elements cases. Closely monitors the effectiveness of these procedures and recommends changes as appropriate. Maintains close liaison with units concerned with missing elements problems. Solves unusual problems in performing a variety of duties related to special projects involving administrative or program issues. Conducts extensive research of data from diverse sources. Extracts and assembles information. Uses advanced analytical techniques to develop conclusions. Develops written reports or oral presentations to recommend changes to programs or procedures. Communicates with a wide variety of copyright claimants in order to complete the copyright registration process and to solve problems encountered in this process. Exercises good public relations practices in soliciting and giving information. May often be called on to deal with difficult patrons or callers. Demonstrates an understanding of the demands and attitudes of the copyright industry clientele. Communicates in written format and by phone. Performs special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. 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 perform copyright registration related work.** Ability to manage special project planning.** Ability to communicate in writing and orally. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to Communicate Effectively Other Than in Writing Education 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. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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. 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. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. 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.