This position is located in the Office of Public Information & Education, Copyright Office. This position is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 323322/323323. 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 schedule. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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 plan, prioritize, organize and execute training or other education/outreach initiatives. ** Ability to conduct legal research and analysis. ** Ability to convey legal analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations. ** Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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 incumbent serves as an expert on copyright law to perform professional activities pertaining to matters of interest to the Copyright Office. Recognized as an authoritative source for staff of the Public Information and Education Office faced with unfamiliar situations that relate to Copyright law and regulation. Provides legal advice, analyses, and guidance on copyright law issues and problems to staff on a case-by-case basis. Also provides high-level analysis, advice, and recommendations to staff based on research performed. Revises and maintains legally accurate and up-to-date Copyright Office print and web educational materials as necessary. Review program materials for legal soundness and accuracy. Performs substantive advisory duties in support of the Office of Public Information and Education through correspondence, by telephone, and other communication methods. Advises on legal matters related to software licensing and legal maintenance of the Copyright Office website. Represents the Associate Register in his/her absence and/or on his/her behalf, with government and private sector representatives on all matters involving novel and extremely complex copyright law issues. May accompany the Associate Register to meetings, events, and speaking engagements to coordinate and defend highly sensitive acquisitions that are of interest to the highest levels of the government. Serves as legal counsel to the ongoing effort to maintain Copyright Compendium III and associated circulars. Advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operations of the organization and in its contacts with industry, private and professional associations, State, local, or the general public. Prepares recommended interpretation outlining the facts and applicable law. Creates and presents training to staff of the Office of Public Information and Education on all matters of Copyright law. Assists the Copyright Academy in the training and education of Copyright Office staff on topics within the incumbent's area of expertise. Represents the Copyright Office in education and outreach projects. May prepare speeches, portions of speeches, articles, briefs, and other materials in connection with assigned matters. Researches, locates, organizes, summarizes, and interprets legal information and other materials, including in support of regulatory processes. Conducts extensive and thorough legal research through the utilization of legal databases, standard reference works, and the internet to provide advice on topics required by the Associate Register to take a formal position. Research may include an understanding of the legislative history of a law, relevant background related to an international agreement or treaty, and/or current technological developments and trends. Summarizes information gathered from research and meetings in a digest or report for use by the Associate Register as part of the decision-making process. Establishes relationships and communicates with various key stakeholders and interested parties in a formal and/or informal setting who may have various viewpoints and opinions that may agree, conflict, or be a combination of the two. Performs various other duties as assigned.