The position is located in the Department of Commerce, US Patent & Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). The Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) is the main communication hub for the Trademark community. The incumbent in this position is to provide authoritative advice and assistance to both internal and external trademark customers concerning Trademark laws, rules, and statues.

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 United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Trademarks Examination Policy and Projects, Trademark Assistance Center. 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. Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 Specialized Experience is 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-11. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience articulating and communicating to the team the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, and actionable events.; AND Experience monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities and deadlines have been met.; AND Experience responding to general and technical questions, inquiries, and request via telephone, electronic and standard mail. 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 TMCO-Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Exam Policy 550 Elizabeth Lane Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Dayna Threatt
• Phone: 571-272-4384
• Email: [email protected]