Summary The purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Copyright Office. The Chief directs the staff and activities of ASD, which manages human resources, labor relations, training and staff development, security, safety, facilities, and small administrative procurement support for the Copyright Office. Responsibilities Provides authoritative guidance on human resources matters as they affect the Copyright Office and develops and recommends appropriate human resources policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Performs a variety of administrative or management related special assignments for the Assistant Register and Director of Operations. Assists in the formulation and implementation of the short- and long-range administrative support activities of the Copyright Office. Represents the Copyright Office on human resources, safety-, security-, and facilities-related Library-wide committees and task groups, and organizes and formulates information on administrative issues and services. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of ASD. Performs the administrative and Human Resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develop work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Acts as an expert on special projects, advising top management on major office issues. Provides leadership, oversight, and direction for new management initiatives and projects -particularly those with wide or significant effect upon the agency's organizational structure and Human Resources policies, processes, operations, and procedures and works with Copyright Office managers and supervisors to manage the change required to implement them. Organizes assigned projects; plans, organizes and directs teamwork. Leads or serves as a key team member on cross-agency teams or working groups designed to address issues related to Copyright Office Human Resources and other issues. Prepares a variety of special analyses and reports on Human Resources and other issues. Serves as the Copyright Office representative to Library task forces, working groups, and committees dealing with Human Resource issues. Provides advice at a high agency level on Human Resources management matters to solve problems involving mission-critical policies, organization, workload, resources, procedures, and methods. Maintains continuous liaison with the appropriate Library offices in the areas of staffing, recruiting, career ladder promotions, diversity and equal opportunity employment, performance management, training and professional development and related human resources functions. Serves as an expert on the development and implementation of major administrative policies and requirements for substantive, mission-oriented programs. Responsible for the overall management and direction of ASD, including strategic and annual planning, budget, workforce planning and management, policy administration, and operational processes. Leads or participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of ASD goals, priorities, and performance targets to support the Copyright Office's strategic and annual goals and priorities. Apply innovative human resources approaches and best practices to the evaluation of current and proposed programs, policies, processes, and operations. Initiates, modifies, recommends, and discontinues activities as appropriate. Oversee the development of processes, systems and methods for tracking, managing, and reporting human resources activities and information. As a recognized senior advisor, develops agency-wide Human Resources policies in several related Human Resources specialty areas. Leads or participates in the development, documentation, and implementation of Copyright Office administrative policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to Human Resources. Provides policy guidance and interprets Human Resources regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements for Copyright Office managers and staff. Reviews and provides recommendations to Copyright Office and Library management regarding Library regulations, policies, standards, and procedures related to Human Resources. Provides extensive interpretation for many different and unrelated program processes and methods such as advice on revisions to existing policies and programs to meet requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. The position description number for this position is 133770. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime 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. 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. This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position and requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate/High risk level. 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 provide administrative program management, evaluation, and oversight for a federal human resources component of an organization** Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. 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.