This position is located within the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Data Management (ODM).ODM manages the processing and data capture of allowed patent applications, assembles and mails patent grants, and prepares Certificates of Correction. ODM is also responsible for the production of weekly text searchable and image databases of issued patents and Pre-Grant Application Publications.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Major Duties for this position include:

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.
• You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and fingerprint check to meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• 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. You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant.
• Suitable for Federal Employment.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be approved for occasional telework.

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 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience conducting detailed analytical studies and evaluations of management and program operations to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative and production processes within an organization. Experience in developing recommendations for process and performance improvements, utilizing knowledge of management principles, theories, and quality assurance standards to enhance organizational productivity and ensure data integrity. Experience in Supervising and managing program operations and staff activities by planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, and balancing workload distribution to maintain efficient operations. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. 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 cannot not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address PATS - Office of Data Management Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Karren Kirnon
• Phone: 571-270-7293
• Email: [email protected]