If you're looking to lead a staff of computer and patent business experts and other professions in the acquisition, development, operation, management of information technology and office automation support services- then join a top notch team of people in the Office of Patent Automation who's responsible for Business representation during automation development and enhancement for the Patents business area, while also providing business support and troubleshooting for Patent tools and data.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. As a Supervisory Patent Information Technology Specialist, you provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to USPTO management officials and other technical specialist on critical IT issues. You identify deficiencies and proposes solutions to problems anticipated, performs cost/benefits analyses for these solutions, recommends the proper course of action, and develops plans to implement the solutions. You give advice, counsel or instruction to individual employees, hearing and resolving complaints, effecting minor disciplinary measures, aid identifying developmental and training needs for employees. You effectively develop and implement operating policies, procedures and support program requirements. You lead and plan a wide range of management principles and techniques including project management, planning, and monitoring contractor services management. Finally, you effectively develop and implement operating policies, procedures and support program requirements. Applicants should familiarize themselves and must be able to comply with the relevant conflict of interest laws and standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch regarding possible conflicts of interest in connection with their potential area of examination as seen here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/ethics/principles-ethical-conduct Attorney-applicants must also be able to comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible professional responsibility conflicts in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify The Department of Commerce's Ethics Law and Program Office (ELPO) at [email protected] if you currently represent clients before the USPTO and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. You may be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report, OGE 450, within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter, and will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment.

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 General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)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-14.Specialized experience for this position includes: management and leadership of programs and projects that support the automation of Information Technology systems, strategic planning, and performance management. 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 specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address PATS - Office of Patent Automation Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Tamika McCray
• Phone: 571-272-6369
• Email: [email protected]