Supervisory Copyright Specialist (Licensing)

Library of Congress • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Supervisory Copyright Specialist serves as Head of the Information Unit in the Licensing Section, Financial Management Division, Office of the Assistant Register and Director of Operations, Copyright Office, at the Library of Congress. The incumbent provides direct supervision of the Licensing Information Unit and directs its public affairs and informational work, educating the public and specialized groups about the Licensing Section’s policies, programs, activities, and statutory licensing provisions of the Copyright Act.

The role leads the Unit’s work programs and staffing, oversees employee performance and operational workflows, and provides administrative and technical guidance. It also leads stakeholder outreach and engagement, advises the Licensing Section Chief on outreach opportunities and industry trends, and prepares materials for senior leadership. The incumbent manages organizational initiatives, including Licensing ECS-related work, and serves as backup product owner for Licensing ECS planning and development.

The position directs public information services, including modernization and maintenance of the Licensing Section website, stakeholder surveys, web-based training, official circulars, forms, and instructional documents. It oversees public inquiries, statutory licensing documentation, public records, and informational resources, and develops systems for electronic filing. The incumbent evaluates program goals, improves procedures and efficiency, and compiles production statistics. The position has a flexitime work schedule and is supervisory and non-bargaining unit. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Requirements

• Progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to perform the duties without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to supervise and manage a workforce.
• Knowledge of copyright laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to conduct program evaluations.
• Ability to analyze operational problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and direct the Information Unit’s work programs and staffing operations, supervising employees performing work at the GS-11 level and below.
• Monitor production reports, analyze workflows, resolve operational problems, and take or recommend corrective actions.
• Provide administrative and technical supervision, explain complex work requirements and procedures, and give targeted guidance on unique or highly technical assignments.
• Plan, develop, and lead strategic outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations and key stakeholders to expand public awareness of licensing programs and frameworks.
• Advise the Licensing Section Chief on outreach initiatives, stakeholder engagement opportunities, and industry trends affecting licensing programs.
• Prepare presentations and talking points for the Licensing Chief and senior leadership about outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage assigned organizational initiatives through planning, development, deployment, and evaluation, with a focus on Licensing ECS as it relates to Information Unit activities.
• Serve as backup product owner for Licensing ECS strategic planning, design, and deployment; develop workflows and user stories, participate in grooming sessions, and conduct user acceptance testing.
• Direct statutory license public relations and informational activities, including development and modernization of the Licensing Section website.
• Conduct stakeholder surveys and develop programs such as web-based training for industry stakeholders.
• Direct the design, technical revision, and modernization of licensing information services, official circulars, forms, and instructional documents, ensuring online availability.
• Develop, test, and refine system frameworks and technical requirements to transition manual licensing forms to electronic filing.
• Evaluate Licensing Information Unit program goals and objectives for alignment with organizational mission targets.
• Oversee public and stakeholder inquiries, statutory licensing documentation, official public records, and distribution of statutory license information.
• Revise and develop Unit standard operating procedures, improve program efficiency, and define authority to avoid supervisory overlap with other Licensing units.
• Compile production statistics for reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
• The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans, subject to service-unit approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed