Copyright Specialist (Records)

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 leverage knowledge of copyright law, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices to conduct work and provide services. Ability to research, analyze and evaluate complex issues. Ability to utilize computer technology.** Ability to plan, organize, and execute work. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate and interact with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

The Office of Copyright Records is responsible for preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records in physical and digital formats.

The staff of the Office of Copyright Records retrieve records for court cases and public research, perform certified searches and write search reports based on copyright-registered materials and other copyright records, and provide certified and non-certified copies of copyright deposits, additional certificates, and other copyright records, maintain the official records of the U.S. Copyright Office, and respond to inspection requests from members of the public or Congress.

As a Copyright Specialist (Records), you will: Independently prepare comprehensive and objective reports (either in a certified or uncertified format) of research findings for diverse and complex technical questions on copyright law. Evaluate the legitimacy of an "expedited" search requests based on the criteria established by the Office and determine whether there is a need for expeditious service.

Independently provide information concerning copyright search inquiries for which replies and solutions are well-precedented. Instruct clients in reference techniques, information sources, and the use of the catalogs, indexes, record books, micrographic data and automated databases. Perform the review necessary to ensure that the actions taken and the information provided in response to inquiries are fully responsive and accurate, and that proper service fees are being charged for the requested work.

Perform other duties as assigned. The position description number for this position is 361398. 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 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.