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Counsel for Policy and International Affairs | Apply online at USAJOBS
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled. The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on July 11, 2025 The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Act; advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public. The Office of Policy and International Affairs has certain responsibilities for administering the copyright law with special emphasis on policy, legislative, and international matters. This Office assists the Register of Copyrights with the development and presentation of Copyright Office positions and proposals, and shares with the Office of General Counsel responsibility for working with Congress and its committees on matters of domestic legislation. In addition, the Office of Policy and International Affairs has primary responsibility for international aspects of copyright law and policy. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials. Performs probing, innovative, accurate, and fully documented legal research and written analyses on questions involving complex and unusual issues that must be resolved in order to prepare in-depth analyses, arguments, briefs and analytical documents on various specialized areas of U.S., foreign, and international copyright law and jurisprudence. Conducts research on emerging, difficult and substantive legal problems and prepares findings on issues in the field of copyright or intellectual property. Presents information and balanced analyses on complex copyright and intellectual property questions to the Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs. Briefs the Register of Copyrights, Associate Register and other senior level staff on various aspects of domestic and international issues and legislation under consideration. Works with appropriate staff to develop and recommend strategies to examine and improve services to copyright constituencies and to secure congressional understanding and support for legislation related to the mission of the Office. Prepares authoritative reports, legal arguments, legislative positions, and other analytical documents about changes in copyright policy or practice and which include various domestic or international copyright issues and justify recommendations or conclusions on significant legal issues of national or international significance. Prepares new public or internal procedures, guidelines, and other written products because of changes in domestic, foreign or international law. Such reports contribute significantly to the understanding of the nature of legal problems affecting the Office on both the domestic and international fronts and provide an authoritative basis for consideration of legislative proposals. Drafts complex amendments to statutes, regulations, policies and practices. Drafts position papers, talking points, testimony, memoranda comparisons of laws and bills and other written products characterized by substantial breadth and depth, and which cover pertinent factors and relationships. Such written products are appropriate for use by the Librarian of Congress, Register of Copyrights, Associate Register, members of Congressional Committees, executive branch officials and government delegations. Performs various other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will have to be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. The position description number for this position are 179621 and 179623. 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 non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Opening Date: June 12, 2025
Closing Date: June 12, 2026
Grade: GS 13
Series: 0905
Permanent (OPEN TO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS EMPLOYEES)
Deputy Director, Public Information and Education (PIE) | Apply online at USAJOBS
The Deputy Director is responsible for oversight of Public Information and Education (PIE) activities and the three organizational units in PIE which consists of the Public Information Division (PIO), Outreach and Education Division (OnE), and the Production and Design Division (P&D). The incumbent provides expert advice on communication, web and design, informational programs, initiatives, activities, and liaises with service providers and stakeholders to execute the organization’s mission. The incumbent is responsible for directing the delivery of outstanding information services, impactful educational programs, critical, authoritative and well-designed, brand-compliant publications, expert resources to individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Direct reports include senior managers of divisions under PIE oversight and support staff. Serves at the Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer for the Copyright Office and oversees the FOIA and related regulatory compliance programs. Oversees the operations of the PIO, P&D, and OnE organizations. Engages in long-range management plans for efficient and effective programs implementation and administration. Prepares detailed plans, goals, objectives, requirements, and criteria for complex or costly management processes and systems. Provides guidance based on analyses of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission-oriented programs. Makes authoritative recommendations to resolve, implement, or manage program or policy issues. Through collaboration, works with teams to identify service and product effectiveness to include identifying overlapping responsibilities, and areas of expertise that require development or enhancement. Works with program managers to develop recommendations for the PIE Director and Copyright Office leadership on related activities to those functions in PIE. Utilize an understanding of the organization’s mission, goals and vision to set and manage the organization budget to cover all aspects of organizational and subordinate programs managed in PIE; to include planning the travel, training and special initiative budgets of the Office in cooperation with ARDO. Provide advice on inquiries for travel approval and implementation of Library of Congress and Copyright Office travel policies. Oversee procurement and contracting needs, monitors expenditures, and use cost-benefit analysis to ensure effectiveness. Performs the administrative and management functions for staff, supervisors, and managers supervised. Provide supervisory oversight to employees, including those who perform up to the GS15 grade level. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members which are conveyed through the formal employee performance management system. Observe workers’ performance by demonstrating and conducting work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develop work improvement plans and recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provide advice and counsel related to work and administrative matters. Apply disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Review, approve, or disapproves leave requests. Assure that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations and building evacuation procedures. Serve as a key advisor on the development and execution of materials related to outreach and communications for the Copyright Office. Provide expert guidance on crafting messages, materials, and campaigns to effectively communicate the Office’s mission, services, and initiatives to diverse audiences, including the public, Congress, industry stakeholders, and media. Recommends best practices for creating content that is clear, consistent, and aligned with the Office’s goals. Acts as an expert on special projects to advise 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 organizational structure and human resources policies, processes, operations, and procedures. Works with Copyright Office managers and supervisors to manage the changes required to implement them.
Opening Date: August 8, 2025
Closing Date: August 22, 2025
Grade: SL 00
Series: 0301
Permanent (OPEN TO ALL)
Attorney-Advisor (General) | Apply online at USAJOBS
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled. The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on July 11, 2025 This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel in the U. S, Copyright Office. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers copyright law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public. Based on complete legal research in a very complex area of law, the incumbent prepares probing, innovative, and fully and accurately documented written arguments, briefs, studies or other analytical documents which involve complex legal or policy variables within broad areas of U.S. copyright law, and other matters contained in title 17, foreign and international copyright law and jurisprudence. These analyses relate to the history, development, interpretation, and implementation of primarily national policies. Performs probing and innovative legal research and prepares regulations, briefs, memoranda, and other legal materials and documents in consultation with the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel or other senior staff. Researches precedents, applicable statutes, and other resources to provide opinions regarding proposed changes in policies and regulations. The incumbent is expected to be able to complete such research independently and to need little guidance from the supervisor or senior staff. Prepares for the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel or other senior staff authoritative descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparison of laws and bills, and other written projects for use by the Copyright Office, members of Congress and their staff, and high level officials from other federal agencies and private organizations. Such reports contribute significantly to the understanding of the nature of legal issues before the Office primarily on the domestic front while cognizant of any international developments or implications and provide an authoritative basis for the consideration of legislative or regulatory proposals. Reviews difficult and complex legal and administrative matters such as proposed administrative policies, procedures, regulations, and other agency publications to evaluate the legality and effect on the agency. Analyzes the factual and legal issues presented to determine whether further information is needed, and if so, how best to obtain that information. Prepares and delivers oral presentations at copyright programs, meetings, and hearings employing the incumbent’s broad knowledge of legal issues and current copyright and intellectual property concerns. Performs other related duties as assigned. The position description number for this position are 12751 and 12752. 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 non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Opening Date: June 17, 2025
Closing Date: June 17, 2026
Grade: GS 13
Series: 0905
Permanent (OPEN TO ALL)
Attorney-Advisor (General) | Apply online at USAJOBS
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled. The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on July 11, 2025 This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel in the U. S, Copyright Office. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers copyright law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public. Based on complete legal research in a very complex area of law, the incumbent prepares probing, innovative, and fully and accurately documented written arguments, briefs, studies or other analytical documents which involve complex legal or policy variables within broad areas of U.S. copyright law, and other matters contained in title 17, foreign and international copyright law and jurisprudence. These analyses relate to the history, development, interpretation, and implementation of primarily national policies. Performs probing and innovative legal research and prepares regulations, briefs, memoranda, and other legal materials and documents in consultation with the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel or other senior staff. Researches precedents, applicable statutes, and other resources to provide opinions regarding proposed changes in policies and regulations. The incumbent is expected to be able to complete such research independently and to need little guidance from the supervisor or senior staff. Prepares for the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel or other senior staff authoritative descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparison of laws and bills, and other written projects for use by the Copyright Office, members of Congress and their staff, and high level officials from other federal agencies and private organizations. Such reports contribute significantly to the understanding of the nature of legal issues before the Office primarily on the domestic front while cognizant of any international developments or implications and provide an authoritative basis for the consideration of legislative or regulatory proposals. Reviews difficult and complex legal and administrative matters such as proposed administrative policies, procedures, regulations, and other agency publications to evaluate the legality and effect on the agency. Analyzes the factual and legal issues presented to determine whether further information is needed, and if so, how best to obtain that information. Prepares and delivers oral presentations at copyright programs, meetings, and hearings employing the incumbent’s broad knowledge of legal issues and current copyright and intellectual property concerns. Performs other related duties as assigned. The position description number for this position are 12751 and 12752. 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 non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Opening Date: June 18, 2025
Closing Date: June 18, 2026
Grade: GS 13
Series: 0905