Do you want to be a part of the conduit between the USPTO, Congress, and external stakeholders on agency matters and policy? As the Deputy Director for Governmental Affairs, you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to formulate legislative proposals and strategies that will influence the agency or intellectual property policy. The Office of Governmental Affairs works within and across government to support the USPTO's mission to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• You must use the USA Jobs text boxes when submitting narrative responses to the PTQs. (10,000 character limit each).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum requirements for this position, candidates must demonstrate their experience in their narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) questions and all narrative responses must be fully supported within their resume. *Applicants must use the USA Jobs text boxes to submit their narrative responses to the PTQs. Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents". Each PTQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs will not be accepted. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical 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) questions - Do not write "see resume" or "see attached document". Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs will not be accepted. The Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) for this position are: Knowledge of intellectual property law and regulations. Expert knowledge of the legislative process, including congressional structures and processes. Ability to effectively communicate with high-ranking officials both within and outside the federal government, international organizations, and stakeholders regarding highly complex and sensitive issues pertaining to international intellectual property protection and enforcement laws. Demonstrated experience in leadership positions and with managing resources in a technical, legal, or government organization. Note: Submit only the documents requested. Additional documents will not be reviewed by the rating panel. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQ's will not be accepted.

Education

The candidate 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 - Office of the Under Secretary and Director Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Clarie Clemons
• Phone: 571-272-1392
• Email: [email protected]