This position is located in the Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). OCCO is responsible for all aspects of USPTO's public affairs and communication activities which include media relations, internal communication, graphic design, social media, brand management, blogs and special initiatives, photography and video, writing and editing, digital strategy and governance, and oversite of web content on USPTO.gov.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO). This role is the ideal next career step for you if:

Requirements

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at OPM Website. Writing and Editing, Series 1082 Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience writing 2,000+ word long-form narrative pieces that highlight an individual or small group's professional and personal history in a print or digital publication. Experience in conducting primary and secondary research on a person and/or business/entity to include familiarity with academic, federal, and private sector data systems such as library archives, Census data, and publicly available corporate financial records. Experience conducting one-on-one interviews for the purpose of gaining knowledge on the interviewee's personal, educational, and professional history for use in a digital or print publication. 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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address TMCO-Office of the Chief Communication Officer Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Asia Smoak-Booker
• Phone: 571-270-5881
• Email: [email protected]