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Summary
Not only make your mark but make a difference! As Chief Advisor to the Commissioner for Trademarks, you'll instill confidence in our nation's trademark community as part of our Leadership team, who believe in preserving and protecting brands from the U.S. and around the world.
You'll have the opportunity to provide leadership and expert guidance; develop, analyze, and evaluate programs and policies, designed to advance the Trademarks business unit's overall objectives and strategic goals.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
09/13/2024 to 10/02/2024
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Salary
$147,649 - $204,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
SL 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - A small amount of travel is likely, mostly within the US, but with the possibility of limited foreign travel as needed.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">Yes</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
EXRD - TMCO-24-12518086
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Control number
809463700
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This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Veterans
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Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Military spouses, Veterans; Applications will be accepted from current Federal employees serving on career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, persons eligible under special hiring authorities including Schedule A and VEOA, and CTAP/ICTAP eligible candidates in the local commuting area.
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Duties
The position is based at the USPTO's headquarters in Alexandria, VA. While teleworking a majority of days per week is possible, the position requires being at the office on an as-needed basis, which varies from week to week. A small amount of travel is likely, mostly within the US, but with the possibility of limited foreign travel as needed.
If you are ready to provide expert advice and recommendations to the Commissioner for Trademarks and top management of the business unit, then we are thrilled for you to join our team as the Chief Advisor to the Commissioner for Trademarks (CA). This position is part of the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks. The role of the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks is to apply U.S. law in the examination, registration and maintenance of trademarks registrations.
As the Chief Advisor (CA), you will work with a variety of team members across the business unit to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate plans and programs. Your work involves functions and processes characterized by breadth and intensity of effort and involves several phases pursued concurrently or sequentially with the support of others within or outside of the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks.
Major duties for the person in this role include:
- Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements. Provides expert analysis and advice on BU and agency-wide programs. Reconciles conflicts between basic policies and program goals; independently resolves trademark related issues within and outside the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks.
- Surveils significant developments related to the Officeof the Commissioner for Trademarks, prepares analyses of the implications of these developments, and recommends strategies and program modifications. Analyzes new legislation and regulations and actively participates in key decision-making sessions with agency and Trademarks leadership to assess the impact of new requirements on Trademark programs and functions.
- Identifies and collects timely and relevant data including, without limitation, legislative and program data, and information and evidence, gathered from a variety of sources, such as interviews with senior management, program officials, employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders, internal and external to the organization; assembles and assesses information gathered; formulates findings, options, conclusions, recommendations, and strategies for implementation; presents results in written and/or oral form, which are well organized, supportable and clearly expressed.
- Plans and/or supports committees, boards, symposia, or conferences. Identifies and helps analyze the need for such conferences based on knowledge of the organization's priorities, programs and operations, and through work with related IP offices.
- Provides analytical and advisory services to assist the Commissioner for Trademarks in executing ongoing and new initiatives designed to impact advancement of the Trademarks business unit's overall objectives and strategic goals and supports the retirement of initiatives and programs that no longer add value, support objectives, or comply with legal or policy requirements.
- Develops, publicizes, and garners support for the program agenda by meeting with other Trademark program officials, key executives within USPTO, and other interested parties such as key officials of other Federal agencies, TPAC, contractors, members of the academic community, industry representatives, the media, and members of consumer groups.
- Provides guidance and assists in the creation and execution of BU communication strategies, programs and materials.
- Serves as liaison between the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, the Office of the Under Secretary (OUS) and other business units regarding internal and operational processes.
- Oversees detailee(s) and or work project participant(s) supporting the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks; works in conjunction with administrative staff of the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks.
- Serves as primary interlocutor for the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC). Works closely with the TPAC chair and vice-chair to set agendas, coordinate collaborative initiatives, and timelines. Oversees the coordination of TPAC programming throughout the term. Acts as the primary point-of-contact internally and externally for the publication of the TPAC Annual Report. Engages with TPAC members, Trademarks executive leadership team, and business units throughout the agency to ensure a comprehensive report, and all deadlines are met.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or a National
- Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) if applicable
- Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required upon appointment and annually
- You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period
- Must have a law degree from an accredited law school program and must be a member of a bar in good standing, in the United States or a Territory of the United States
- The position is based at the USPTO’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA. While teleworking a majority of days per week is possible, the position requires being at the office on an as-needed basis, which varies from week to week.
- A small amount of travel is likely, mostly within the US, but with the possibility of limited foreign travel as needed.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum requirements for this position, candidates must demonstrate their experience in their narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) questions and all narrative responses must be fully supported within their resume. *Applicants must use the USA Jobs text boxes to submit their narrative responses to the PTQs. Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents". Each PTQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs will not be accepted.
Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications set forth below.
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.
For the following five PTQs you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of these qualifications.
The Professional Technical Qualifications for this position are:
Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications set forth below.
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.
For the following five PTQs you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of these qualifications.
The Professional Technical Qualifications for this position are:
- Demonstrated knowledge of trademark statutes, case law, rules of practice, Trademark Office operational requirements, practices and procedures, pre-examination, publication and issue, the intent-to-use and divisional units and post registration
- Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Trademarks programs sufficient to prepare and comment on recommendations related to the way Trademarks programs are carried out.
- Demonstrated ability to develop programs that advance trademark policy; draft a variety of communication vehicles, including policy, speeches, testimonies, talking points, briefs, opinions and presentations; work with a variety of domestic and international organizations and stakeholders to develop and implement trademark policies; and interpret, apply, evaluate, analyze, and assess domestic and international trademark laws, policies, and principles.
- Ability to serve as senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials on integrating Trademarks programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, processes, and methodologies used in the trademark examination process sufficient to conduct analyses and make recommendations for business unit process improvements. This includes the ability to: understand examination and policy subject matter, apply relevant trademark law legal principles involved in trademark prosecution proceedings, and effectively work with other areas of the Office to resolve complex practice and procedure issues.
Education
The candidate must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school program and must be a member of a bar in good standing, in the United States or a Territory of the United States.
Additional information
Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
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 position sensitivity/risk level designation of High Risk.
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 the 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.
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, membership in an employee organization, 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).
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to be considered for this position, you must (1) demonstrate in your application package that you meet the experience as defined under the "Qualifications" section, (2) fully answer the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) and (3) submit a detailed resume that fully supports your answers to the PTQs and experience.
Applicants must submit a separate written narrative addressing each PTQ which demonstrates possession of the qualifications, to be rated for further consideration.
Your responses to the PTQs and 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).
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application consists of:
- A resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications: Your resume should indicate your citizenship and should list your educational and work experience including job titles, salary, employment dates, duties and accomplishments, experience and how it relates to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) in the job announcement. Please Note: Responses to job questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
- Narrative responses to the PTQs: All applicants must submit a written narrative that demonstrates possession of the PTQs separately. Applicants are required to input narrative responses to the PTQs in the text boxes as prompted by USAJobs. Each PTQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. You must fully address each PTQ to be rated for further consideration. Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents".
- Transcripts: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are accepted, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirement. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.
- Bar Membership Documentation: You MUST submit documentation showing that you are an active member of the Bar in Good Standing of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution. This letter and/or certificate should be dated within the last six months of the closing date of this job announcement. If you are unable to obtain this information by the closing date of this announcement, you must contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement to make other arrangements prior to the closing date of the announcement.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if applicable - Please submit a current SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal Employee. Your status eligibility and highest permanent grade/step/salary held in the Federal service will be validated with a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action".
- Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable: Attorney positions are in the excepted service, not the competitive civil service. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the USPTO considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor consideration in the hiring process. If you are eligible for veterans' preference in hiring, you are encouraged to include that information in your application along with the supporting documentation, e.g., SF-15, DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other supporting documentation.
Your application and all required documents must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this job announcement. NOTE: The preceding documents requirement are based on job requirements and individual applicant eligibility. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
How to Apply: *If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information within your application. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Please ensure that you have removed all PII on from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your applications material. PII is defined as information that can be traced back to a specific individual and potentially compromise their security or privacy. Examples of PII include: date of birth, Social Security Number, and place of birth. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- If you need technical assistance during the applicant click the Help Center section at the top of the page.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.You MUST apply online. Email, fax or paper resumes will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties with the application process, it is your responsibility to contact the HR Specialist listed in the "Contact Information" before the closing date of this job announcement.
Agency contact information
Samantha Middleton
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EXRD - Trademarks Organization
Office of Human Resources
Mail Stop 171
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
US
Next steps
Candidates are evaluated by an executive rating panel based on the degree to which they meet the PTQs and considering 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 three 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.
You will receive notification through USAJOBS at each of the following points during the application process: (1) application received; (2) applicant assessed for qualifications; (3) applicant referred or not referred; and (4) selected or not selected. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging in to your USAJobs account, editing your profile, and changing the "Notification Settings" to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Your application and all required documents must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this job announcement. NOTE: The preceding documents requirement are based on job requirements and individual applicant eligibility. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application.
Required Documents
A complete application consists of:
- A resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications: Your resume should indicate your citizenship and should list your educational and work experience including job titles, salary, employment dates, duties and accomplishments, experience and how it relates to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) in the job announcement. Please Note: Responses to job questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
- Narrative responses to the PTQs: All applicants must submit a written narrative that demonstrates possession of the PTQs separately. Applicants are required to input narrative responses to the PTQs in the text boxes as prompted by USAJobs. Each PTQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. You must fully address each PTQ to be rated for further consideration. Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents".
- Transcripts: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are accepted, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirement. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.
- Bar Membership Documentation: You MUST submit documentation showing that you are an active member of the Bar in Good Standing of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution. This letter and/or certificate should be dated within the last six months of the closing date of this job announcement. If you are unable to obtain this information by the closing date of this announcement, you must contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement to make other arrangements prior to the closing date of the announcement.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if applicable - Please submit a current SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal Employee. Your status eligibility and highest permanent grade/step/salary held in the Federal service will be validated with a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action".
- Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable: Attorney positions are in the excepted service, not the competitive civil service. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the USPTO considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor consideration in the hiring process. If you are eligible for veterans' preference in hiring, you are encouraged to include that information in your application along with the supporting documentation, e.g., SF-15, DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other supporting documentation.
Your application and all required documents must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this job announcement. NOTE: The preceding documents requirement are based on job requirements and individual applicant eligibility. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
How to Apply: *If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information within your application. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Please ensure that you have removed all PII on from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your applications material. PII is defined as information that can be traced back to a specific individual and potentially compromise their security or privacy. Examples of PII include: date of birth, Social Security Number, and place of birth. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- If you need technical assistance during the applicant click the Help Center section at the top of the page.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.You MUST apply online. Email, fax or paper resumes will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties with the application process, it is your responsibility to contact the HR Specialist listed in the "Contact Information" before the closing date of this job announcement.
Agency contact information
Samantha Middleton
- Address
-
EXRD - Trademarks Organization
Office of Human Resources
Mail Stop 171
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
US
Next steps
Candidates are evaluated by an executive rating panel based on the degree to which they meet the PTQs and considering 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 three 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.
You will receive notification through USAJOBS at each of the following points during the application process: (1) application received; (2) applicant assessed for qualifications; (3) applicant referred or not referred; and (4) selected or not selected. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging in to your USAJobs account, editing your profile, and changing the "Notification Settings" to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Samantha Middleton
- Address
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EXRD - Trademarks Organization
Office of Human Resources
Mail Stop 171
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
US