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Summary This position is located in the Office of the Copyright Royalty Judges, Office Register of Copyrights and Director U.S. Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 454698. 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. Responsibilities The Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004 revised Section 80I of Title 17 of the United States Code created a new program, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) to adjust rates and terms for the various compulsory license provisions and the statutory obligations of the Copyright Act, to determine the distribution of royalties collected by the Copyright Office under these licenses, and to make determinations regarding the status of a digital audio recording device or a digital audio interface device under the provisions of Section 1010 of the Copyright Act. The Music Modernization Act (MMA) also assigned to the CRB responsibility to review and approve the operating budget for the Mechanical Licensing Collective created by the MMA. The CRB also monitors and publishes cost-of-living adjustments to certain royalty rates and engages in rulemaking, as required to perform its duties. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice and counsel on matters related to the establishment of copyright royalty rates, distribution of royalty fees, assessment of digital audio recording technology and media, and oversight of the implementation of copyright royalty judges procedures. The incumbent's duties may require knowledge of economic principles relating to intellectual property, competition, or regulation. This position reports to the Chief, Copyright Royalty Board and the position supervises support staff for the Copyright Royalty Board. In particular, the incumbent participates in hearings and assists in the drafting of determinations of royalty rates and terms and determinations of appropriate allocation of royalty fees on deposit in the Copyright Office. The incumbent also oversees publication of documents relating to CRB proceedings in the Federal Register. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of Library and Copyright Royalty Board materials; and performs miscellaneous administrative duties as needed in support of the Copyright Royalty Judge Program. Supervises employees performing work up to the GS-14 level. 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; 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. Provides professional legal advice and related services to the Copyright Royalty Judges on matters concerning copyright royalties, and the compulsory and statutory licenses. Serves as an expert on all legal and factual matters concerning copyright royalty judges and their responsibilities relating to the compulsory and statutory licenses contained in title l 7 of the U.S. Code. This includes matters where complex and difficult legal questions or factual issues are involved. These issues include dealing with confidential and sensitive questions that affect the administration and resources of the office. Prepares written legal analyses and other analytical documents including CRJ Hearing Decisions for publication in the Federal Register. Drafts any regulations resulting from these decisions. Drafts regulations and policies dealing with compulsory and statutory licensing issues and makes recommendations for revisions to existing procedures and policies based on changes in the law, Federal Communications Commission rules, and other decisions that affect the compulsory and statutory licenses. Represents the CRB at professional, business, and bar association meetings and symposia. Acts as the legal counsel to the head of a major operating program of the agency (the Office of the Copyright Royalty Judges). Serves as one of the principal authorities on litigation matters related to compulsory and statutory licenses. Serves as a principal liaison between the agency and the Department of Justice on appeals of decisions rendered by the Copyright Royalty Judges. Conducts extensive legal research on highly intricate and exceedingly complex questions of fact, law and policy relating to copyright royalties and compulsory and statutory licenses to the extent they are the responsibility of the Copyright Royalty Judge. 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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce. * Ability to conduct research and prepare written legal reports and opinions. * Ability to write/communicate effectively in writing. ** Ability to provide legal advice and guidance. Ability to Convey Legal Analysis and Information Orally Through Briefings, Consultations, and Other Presentations. Ability to meet and deal with others. Knowledge of Copyright and/or Administrative Law and/or Microeconomic Principles. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment. Legible copies of transcripts demonstrating that applicant is a graduate from an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree program in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law must be attached to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of the application. Official documents will be required if selected. Also, a copy of bar membership demonstrating that applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be attached to your online application. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. 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. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 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.