Summary This position is located in the U.S. Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 136060. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a compflex, flextime, or maxiflex 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 The Registration Program is responsible for the examination of copyright claims, the creation of public records, and the issuance of certificates of registration. Registration staff examine claims, communicate with applicants to resolve registration issues, create public records, refuse to register for failure to meet legal requirements, select works for the Library of Congress collections, and tag data from paper applications, for copyrighted works. Reviews and resolves all outstanding claim issues, with the exception of copyright claim examination, manages and follow-up on each claim until completely resolved, compares application and correspondence Siebel record and decide if claims submitted for copyright are registrable without additional action. Performs additional actions by correcting tagging entry errors and engages in quality assurance checks of tagging. Manually enters data that the IT system software is not configured to capture, such as multiple titles, claimants or authors. Finds and flags problems. Drafts correspondence with remitters as necessary. Works with Registration Specialists to resolve difficult program or administrative matters or problems. Solves problems identified and referred by Registration Specialists such as unique scenarios which the Siebel software may not be configured to handle. Works with the Receipt Analysis and Control Division to solve problems concerning feeds, service requests without deposits, and deposits without service requests. Coordinates multiple and other potentially difficult hard copy replies. Solves occasional complex technical questions on copyright law related to the creation of the registration record and corrects registration records in response to requests received from the public. Guarantees required follow-up tasks necessitated by corrections are completed, to include printing and reissuing required new certificates. Requirements 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. 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 resolve copyright claim issues.** Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute work. Knowledge of copyright law, regulations, policies, procedures and practices.** Ability to utilize computer technology/software applications. Ability to interact collaboratively with others and serve as a liaison for an organization. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this posting. 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. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 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. 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.