This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

Refer to the "Qualifications" section of this Flyer for a summary.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting, and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You will find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide, working with Navy and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Department's business is conducted. DON OGC also offers a great place to build a career. Based on the DON OGC annual employee survey, DON OGC attorneys consistently report the highest marks for workforce collegiality, cooperation, and meaningful, high-quality work. The position will be filled under the General Schedule (GS) pay setting guidelines at the GS-13,14 or 15 level and will have promotion potential to the GS-15 level. The grade level offered will be based upon the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, and funding availability. To be eligible for selection at the GS-13 level, the applicant must have in excess of two years of recent and relevant professional legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the applicant must have at least three- and one-half years of recent and relevant professional legal experience. To be selected at the GS-15 level the successful candidate must have at least five and a half years of recent, substantial, and relevant professional legal experience. Applicants will be evaluated on: (1) the depth, breadth, and quality of experience in IP law including: preparing and prosecuting patent applications with an emphasis on supporting technical areas related to NPS's research; experience in technology transfer; and experience in licensing, such as software licensing and electronic data licensing subscriptions; (2) research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills; (3) interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships; (4) the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and (5) ability to respond quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in an Engineering Major, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemistry. Applicants with other technical degrees will be considered if they have extensive work experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Knowledge of the DON and OGC is desirable, but not mandatory. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired The successful candidate will be expected to provide NPS clients with the full range of IP legal services and will be expected to assist in expanding NPS OGC IP practice. This will require rapid assimilation of information and proven analytic ability to identify and communicate operational flexibility and compliance requirements effectively. The successful applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, be admitted to practice before a state or federal court, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Applicants must also be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL 1 University Circle Monterey, CA 93943 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]