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Summary Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Head, Fiscal Unit oversees the Section, which receives, accounts for, safeguards, invests, and disburses funds collected under the statutory licensing requirements of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). The position description number for this position is 394543. Responsibilities Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The United States Copyright Office (USCO), located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the 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. The Assistant Register and Director of Operations/Financial Management Division is responsible for direct oversight of all financial, budgetary, and procurement activities for the USCO, including budgetary matters, procurement, contracting, accounting, and royalty collections and disbursements for certain statutory licenses under the Copyright Act. The position, Head of Fiscal Unit, reports to the Chief of the Licensing Section. The Head, Fiscal Unit receives, accounts for, safeguards, invests, and disburses funds collected under the statutory licensing requirements of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). This is a confidential position with routine and non-routine duties related to sensitive personnel and/or labor relations matters. Incumbents of this position are not members of a bargaining unit. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of agency materials. The Head of Fiscal Unit plans and directs the work program and staffing of the Fiscal Unit, including the work of other professional accountants. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions related to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and completes work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Prepares work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as needed. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. The incumbent plans, develops and implements policies and procedures relating to the accounting for fiduciary assets held by the Copyright Office on behalf of copyright owners. Directs and oversees financial management and reporting, financial controls, investment of funds, and financial statement preparation, ensuring that the Head, Fiscal Unit complies with all applicable federal financial management requirements and Library of Congress directives, policies, and procedures. Provides review and oversight for preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, footnotes, reports, and other miscellaneous supplementary disclosures reports. Reviews operating costs associated with the statutory licensing programs of the Copyright Office and ensures that costs are appropriately deducted from royalty fees received as established in Office policy and procedure. Develops and oversees policy and procedure for fiduciary asset investments and distributions. Reviews cost/benefit analysis prepared by subordinates and makes recommendations for improvements in organizational policies, processes, and systems to optimize the efficiency of the investment and distribution processes. Oversees the receipt and posting process for deposits to the multiple fiduciary accounts administered by the Section. Oversees the investment of these funds in Treasury securities, including the timing of investments in relation to yields and liquidity needs of the program. Oversees the disbursement of funds from recipients following the decisions of the Copyright Royalty Board. Provides review of the work of others for proposed investment and distribution transactions; ensuring transactions meet the requirements of law, regulation, and policy; are in conformance with the decisions of the Copyright Royalty Board and are properly documented. Performs various other duties as assigned. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a compflex; or flextime; or maxiflex work schedule. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html 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 supervise and/or lead and develop a diverse workforce* Ability to apply knowledge of federal financial management standards, principles, practices & techniques. * Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and techniques. ** Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and serve as a liaison for an organization. Ability to perform financial management work using computer systems and software applications. Ability to communicate 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. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/ The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. 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. The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.