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The incumbent will serve as an Attorney Adviser (Intellectual Property) in Kyiv, Ukraine for the International Trade Administration/Global Markets (ITA/GM) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This position reports to the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Senior Commercial Officer and the USPTO IP Attaché Program Director. The latter directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent's performance and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities.
12/08/2023 to 01/12/2024
$117,518 - $152,771 per year
FP 1
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - 50% or less, frequency of travel will vary.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy and after signing a Continuing Service Agreement (CSA).
Temporary - Two years
Full-time
Excepted
1
No
Yes
PTO-DE-24-12190809
764333700
The Attorney-Adviser provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior and executive staff at post, U.S. Embassy executives, other government agencies, international organizations, U.S. businesses, and foreign governments regarding complex legal issues, opinions specifically related to intellectual property rights, U.S. law, and the intellectual property infrastructure in the host country. As the Attorney-Adviser, the incumbent serves as advisor to U.S. Embassy staff, other DOC agencies, Foreign Service Commercial staff at posts, other U.S. government agencies, and U.S. companies; interpreting U.S. and host country laws, calling their attention to host country actions that may affect U.S. intellectual property policy and business concerns.
Typical duties performed include but are not limited to:
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Please see "Additional Information" for requirements and Conditions of Employment. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
To qualify for the FP-0905-01 (GS-15 equivalency), you must have a minimum of six (6) years of general law practice and one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-14 in the Federal Service.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to clearly demonstrate the required professional law experience, specialized experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
Applicants must possess the following by the closing date of this announcement in order to be eligible for this position:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Professional Legal/Law Experience for all attorneys is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. This experience is characterized by:
POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (All grade levels): You must have a graduate degree, with an LL.M. or J. D. from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or a State Accredited Law School, and be a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
1. Possess a graduate degree, with an LL.M or J. D. from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or a State Accredited Law School;
2. Be a current member in good standing of the bar of a State, Territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;
3. Possess at least six (6) years of professional legal/law experience; and4. Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience.
Initial tour of duty is two (2) years. Extension(s) up to a maximum of five (5) years is possible, however, extensions are not guaranteed and no promise of an extension is implied.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position as described in this vacancy announcement. If you meet the qualification requirements stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses to the vacancy questions.Your resume and supporting documentation must support your responses to the vacancy questions, or your score may be lowered. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from further consideration and/or best qualified status. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the selecting official/hiring manager. Your answers to the questions in the online application process serve as the basis for your initial rating and will determine who is best qualified for this position; only the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
To preview questions, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12190809
Required documents: In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of the following documents:Resume - showing relevant experience. Your resume MUST include the following information. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration for the position for which you are applying.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice that your application has been received. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. - Click on the MY USAJOBS, which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account. - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job Applications or on the APPLICATIONS tab.Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.Note: USAJOBS accounts are deactivated after 18 months of inactivity. If your account has been deactivated, you should create an entirely new resume. It is to your advantage to update your resume at least twice a year to maintain your marketability and to avoid deactivation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/764333700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The International Trade Administration is the largest Federal agency helping U.S. firms compete in the global economy. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) advises the president of the United States, Secretary of Commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement. You can help us create opportunities for U.S. workers and firms by promoting international trade and intellectual property protection and enforcement. Join us in opening foreign markets to ensure compliance with trade laws and agreements. Join a winning team helping U.S. commercial interests and competitiveness of American industry at home and abroad. Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Savings Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas; generous leave accrual policy; cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowances for children if overseas.
