USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Commissioner for Patents
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $226K/yrThe United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and responsibly manage all aspects of the Patent organization including policy, operations, and budget relating to patent examination, registration, and maintenance
Serve as the primary agency official for Patents and interacts on a regular basis with a wide array of stakeholders domestically and internationally
Establish the vision for the future of the Patents organization and maps out vision-oriented initiatives and provides strategic direction for accomplishing the initiatives
Engage with members of the public, officials of other government agencies, Department of Commerce and Patent and Trademark Office employees, members of congress, and foreign government officials to expand access to the innovation ecosystem and to promote strong intellectual property protection across the world
Ensure that the best possible processes are in place to issue high quality patents that directly promote innovation, create jobs, and add value to the global economy
Qualification
Required
The educational requirement for this position is a scientific or technical degree or the equivalent level of experience
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
A Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest is required within 30 days after the selection for this position
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
This position requires a high level of technical expertise in patent operations and the intellectual property field
This position also requires a broad level of management authority and scope
The Commissioner must demonstrate they possess the necessary attributes to be successful in advancing the duties
Preferred
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
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.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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