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Summary Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. This position is located in the Office of the Register of Copyrights and Office of the Director U.S. Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 336530. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime, compflex or maxiflex work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities Using an extensive and expert knowledge of the Copyright Office's organization and functions, strategic priorities, and the Register's immediate priority initiatives, independently plans, implements and evaluates a variety of programs. Regularly interacts with, and oversees the services provided by caterers, musicians/entertainers, audio-visual providers, room or space coordinators, printers and media specialists, and all other necessary disciplines necessitated by the requirements of the individual event. Negotiates details with, and coordinates logistical and other necessary arrangements with external speakers, presenters, and/or performers, many of which have national and international reputations in their areas of specialty. Creates and maintains detailed budgets and other records which provide a permanent record of each project complete life-cycle. Performs post event evaluations and documents lessons learned for future reference. Coordinates and manages assigned projects and project team activities, determining milestones and targets for success of the project, continuously reviewing the project's status, and provides summary reports to the appropriate managers. Understands and communicates stakeholder and customer requirements to team members. Monitors project progress against project requirements. Coordinates and facilitates the delivery of project objectives. Working directly with the Register of Copyrights, performs a wide variety of liaison duties and activities in support of the Register's programs that significantly impact and contribute to the Office of the Register and the Copyright Office. Analyzes and resolves complex organizational or program-related problems or issues in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders both internal and external to the Copyright Office. Serves as the Register's liaison to senior managers and staff within the agency. Anticipates the Register's information needs in order to formulate and implement decision-making in operating and policy venues. Coordinates follow-on actions with principals and staffs. Conducts expert analyses of current initiatives, coordinating the Register's input and guidance and providing feedback. Coordinates and collaborates on various projects and assignments with Senior Level managers. Provides accurate and timely information on procedures, reports, requirements and other matters necessary to implement the Register's policies, directives and instructions. Informs senior officials and others of the Register's views on current issues and programs. Provides timely expert advice and support to the Register on a broad range of issues dealing with organizational change, organizational culture, strategic management planning, Congressional activities, and public speaking engagements in order to maximize value to the organization and to focus the Register's time and efforts. Analyzes unstable or complex program issues and problems for the Register. Receives guidance from the Register and the Assistant Register and Director of Operations on issues to be analyzed and actions to be resolved. Identifies relevant issues based on the operational and program changes and requirements. Gathers and analyzes pertinent operational and/or organization information from multiple, varied, difficult to access, and/or unrelated sources. Selects and/or devises suitable new analytical techniques appropriate to evaluate findings and make authoritative recommendations to the Register. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 provide administrative program management that support the goals and objectives of the organization.* Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.* Ability to serve as a liaison and interact collaboratively with others.** Ability to perform project and program management functions. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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.