USAJOBS · 3 hours ago
Chief Communications Officer
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $228K/yrThe United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The Chief Communications Officer serves as the primary media contact and is responsible for executing an integrated strategic communications plan that advances the USPTO's brand identity and increases visibility across key stakeholder audiences.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advises the Under Secretary through the Deputy Under Secretary on matters of immediate interest and concern, and on developments which warrant the Under Secretary's cognizance and affect the direction of USPTO for planning purposes
Keeps abreast of items of interest to the Under Secretary, including internal USPTO developments, White House position statements, the status of legislation, and major USPTO activities reported to the public and private sectors
Prepares and coordinates necessary press briefing material for the Under Secretary and other officials of the USPTO
Presents the views of the Under Secretary in correspondence and other communication with agency managers and program officials
Directs development of short and long-range planning of activities and programs for the Office consistent with the USPTO's Strategic Plan and the priorities of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, and implementing the same
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Required to complete a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment
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
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
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
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
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and expertise in strategic communications planning and execution, including stakeholder outreach, education, national partnerships and development
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of how to support, facilitate, coordinate and lead high-level engagements with community Intellectual Property and stakeholder leaders at the local, state and Federal levels, providing resources, information, programs and services that benefit and encourage growth of our innovation-based economy
This includes ability to communicate effectively and effortlessly through public speaking
Demonstrated expertise with program and administrative management
Demonstrated abilities to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others and in teams working toward common goals
Demonstrated abilities to resolve conflicts
Excellent communication skills in keeping leadership informed as issues arise and higher-level decisions are needed
All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
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.
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