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 Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP) examines copyright applications and deposits; issues certificates of registration; and catalogs copyright submissions. The Senior Copyright Specialist (Registration) (SME) works in the Performing Arts Division of the Office of Registration Policy and Practice.

Consideration under this vacancy announcement is limited to the permanent and indefinite staff of The Office of Registration Policy and Practice, US Copyright Office due to budgetary constraints. Temporary Not-To-Exceed (NTE) and indefinite not-to-exceed (NTE) status candidates are ineligible. (Employees must maintain eligibility at the time of selection.)