Summary The position description number for this position is 365525. 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. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Directs a staff to independently review any type of claim handled by the division for copyrightability and determines whether claims submitted comply with registration procedures and requirements. Prepares written opinion statements regarding rejected claims, conducts detailed research, and communicates information about copyright claims. Provides Divisional leadership as well as Division-level management of employees in consultation with the Associate Register, Deputy Director, and Team Leaders. Ensures that Administrative Assistants, or other designated employees, enter required information into tracking systems in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures a proper balance between staff telework opportunities and workload requirements for the Division. Ensures that electronic, ingested, and deposit ticket claims are equitably assigned to Examiners. Ensures that difficult claims are referred to experienced Examiners and are equitably distributed. Reviews monthly team reports of individual staff performance and verifies that team leaders have identified staff members in need of closer review. Takes adequate measures to ensure that team leaders are meeting all of their performance requirements on a consistent basis. Manages Division workload and consistently sets Division priorities. Delegates responsibility. Effectively implements statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as the Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices (in consultation and corporation with the Associate Register and Deputy Director). Identifies inefficiencies in practice and procedure and proposes solutions to the Associate Register and Deputy Director. Executes approved changes and various policy assignments as requested. In a professional and collegial manner, communicates priorities, shares information with team leaders, staff, and the Program Office, discusses problems and negotiates reasonable solutions for optimal outcomes. Coordinates the flow of information to ensure that Division concerns are considered and discussed. As needed, serves as a principal spokesperson for the Registration Program on copyright law as it relates to processes, procedures and functions. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests and certifies time and attendance records for staff. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations and safeguard sensitive and personally identifiable information. Furthers the objectives of diversity and inclusiveness and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-­ affiliation, marital status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, non-­ disqualifying disability, age, or other non-merit factor. Performs special assignments, as assigned, either as a leader or participant of a work group. The work to be performed may be of an investigative, planning, or operational nature related to the Registration Program's policies and/or procedures, the Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices, emerging trends related to the materials submitted for registration, new developments in the electronic processing of work submitted, or other areas. Reviews and conducts studies to evaluate the application of present and proposed procedures, methods and processes. Acts as a liaison with other departments of the Library in the area of specialty. Performs other duties as assigned. 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: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc\_supervisor\_core\_competencies.pdf 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 lead and supervise a diverse workforce.** Knowledge of Copyright law, regulations, policies, and procedures.** Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services. Ability to communicate in writing. 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. 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. 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 appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. 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.