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Do you want to be a part of the engine that drives economic growth and national prosperity? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a highly motivated executive to serve as the Southeast Regional Office Director (Regional Office Director). As the Regional Office Director, you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to lead the charge in expanding the benefits of our innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem throughout the Southeastern Region of the United States.
Learn more about this agency05/29/2024 to 07/29/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—Situational, based on approval by the agency.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
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EXRD - OUSD-24-12412416
793390000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from qualified individuals from all groups.
The Southeast Regional Office Director reports to the Chief Public Engagement Officer in overseeing the Southeast regional office (Atlanta Georgia) and is the most senior ranking official representing the USPTO at that location.
As a part of the USPTO Senior Executive Service (SES) cadre, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the important missions in the federal government. Also, as a Regional Office Director, you will be part of the agency's senior level executive team known as Management Council.
Atlanta is one of the most dynamic cities in the country, boasting a vibrant and diverse culture of innovation and entrepreneurship second to none. The Atlanta community, a blend of rich cultural history and modern urban progress, is home to a variety of important stakeholders, such as academia/R&D, corporations, independent inventors and entrepreneurs. This city was selected as the agency's Southeastern presence to assist USPTO in its mission to place important innovation and intellectual property resources closer to stakeholders.
The Southeast Regional Office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves a hub of education and outreach. The Regional Office Director will facilitate, coordinate and lead high level engagements with stakeholders related to Intellectual Property and the innovation ecosystem at the local, state and Federal levels. The Southeastern Region includes Georgia and nearby states.
As Regional Office Director, your role will be vital to the Agency's mission of accomplishing its strategic goals. The Regional Office Director is responsible for supporting activities and efforts in the region that promote and protect intellectual property rights, and incentivize innovation from stakeholders such as individual inventors, small/medium/large corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs and venture capital, among others, including in and from traditionally under-resourced and/or under-represented communities.
The Regional Office Director will collaborate with other executives within the USPTO to support activities designed to drive inclusive U.S. innovation and bring more ideas to impact, especially in key technology areas. The Regional Office Director also plays a key role in employee engagement and connecting with remote employees in the region.
Join the dynamic leadership team at the USPTO, working together with the full spectrum of stakeholders to protect, support and incentivize inclusive innovation in the region. Here are some of the exciting duties you'll engage in:
There is no higher-level education requirement for this position.
Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, applicants are expected to be mobile and once appointed SES members may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System.
If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "high" risk. The selectee may be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and, if appointed, the incumbent may be subjected to random drug testing procedures.
Background Investigation: If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
Veteran preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
More than one selection may be made from a list of qualified applicants who respond to this announcement, if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, requires senior officials in the executive, legislative and judicial branches to file public reports of their finances as well as other interests outside the Government. If selected for this position you will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278). The OGE 278 is available to the public. The primary purpose of disclosure is to assist agencies in identifying potential conflicts of interest between a filer's official duties and the filer's private financial interests and affiliations.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To be considered for this position, you must demonstrate in your application package that you meet the experience as defined under the "Qualifications" section; answer the questions about PTQs; and submit a detailed resume that supports your responses to the PTQs, ECQs, and specialized experience.
Your responses to the PTQs and your resume will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score. Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application.)
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application.)
Candidates will be evaluated by an executive rating panel based on the degree to which they meet the PTQs and ECQs, and in consideration of the applicant's education, work-related experience, training, awards, and professional recognition, as set forth in the materials submitted by the candidates and placed in one of the pre-defined quality categories. These categories are "Highly Qualified," "Well Qualified," and "Qualified." Candidates placed in the highest-quality category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
A complete application consists of:
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.
******If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information in your application.
You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.
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Come work for the Patent and Trademark Office, we have been ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 13,000 employees.
