Do you want to play a key role in ensuring the best possible processes are in place to issue high quality patents that directly promote innovation, create jobs, and add value to the global economy? Then come join the dynamic, skilled, and collaborative team at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We have an exciting opportunity available for someone who is interested in bringing their expertise to the USPTO and working as a Deputy Commissioner for Patents (Legal).

Duties

As Deputy Commissioner for Patents (Legal), you will collaborate with the Commissioner for Patents and the rest of a talented, diverse executive leadership team at our beautiful Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters. You will be at the exciting forefront of the patents life cycle and develop strategies in support of the USPTO's mission to unleash American innovation. This career is ideal if:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or a National.
• Background and/or Security investigation, if selected for position.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required upon appointment.

Qualifications

Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core qualifications set forth below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please provide your narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualification (PTQs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) questions in the text boxes as prompted by USAJobs. Do not write "see resume". When responding, you must clearly show that you possess the experience and competencies to perform the duties of this position. Each PTQ and ECQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs and ECQs will not be accepted. Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs): Experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of a professional and technical organization unit. Demonstrated knowledge of experience with patent statutes, regulations, and court decisions. Demonstrated ability to advise senior level executives on and to recommend thoughtful solutions for complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the USPTO user community, trade associations, and/or bar associations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs listed below unless you: 1) are a current or former SES career appointee or 2) have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM. When responding be sure to provide specific examples of what you have done that demonstrates your possession of each ECQ and the appropriate competencies. For more information please visit this site:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference- materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf) Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the Guide To SES Qualifications. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Note: Uploaded documents addressing the PTQ's and ECQs will not be accepted.

Education

The incumbent must have at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific or technical field. The incumbent must have a law degree from an accredited law school program and must be a member of a bar in good standing, in the United States or a Territory of the United States

Contacts

• Address EXRD - Patents Branch Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Soney Wright
• Phone: 571-272-3822
• Email: [email protected]