About the Position: Incumbent of this position works under the general administrative supervision of the Intellectual Property Law Division Chief within the Army Materiel Command (AMC) Legal Center-Warren with responsibility for supporting overall TACOM programs, policies, and procedures in the areas of drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent infringement claims, litigation, and licensing.
Summary
About the Position: Incumbent of this position works under the general administrative supervision of the Intellectual Property Law Division Chief within the Army Materiel Command (AMC) Legal Center-Warren with responsibility for supporting overall TACOM programs, policies, and procedures in the areas of drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent infringement claims, litigation, and licensing.
Provides support to the Chief regarding a full range of intellectual property (IP) issues, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, reviewing and advising on contractual IP matters, technology transfer, license rights and infringement.
Evaluates the technical content of invention dockets, conducts patentability searches and renders opinions on potential patentability of complex and advanced systems and concepts; drafts patent applications and prepares amendments.
Identifies unreported inventions through review of complex interrelated research and development work and reviews and advises on patent rights clause matters and title to inventions matters.
Conducts training sessions/classes/lectures for briefing of Command personnel regarding protection of Governments interests in preparation and follow-up of Government contracts, in negotiations with industry representatives and the like.
Studies, interprets and prepares legal opinions for all elements of the Command regarding technical data rights, computer software, patents, copyright.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Business travel (temporary duty travel (TDY)) is required approximately 10% of official duty time.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
The following basic qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
1. Legal Education: Applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.). 2. Bar Membership: Applicant must currently be a member in good standing in the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. 3. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Registration: Applicant must be a registered U.S. Patent Attorney with a license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 4. Technical Education: Applicant must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. This degree requirement is due to the unique technical expertise necessary to perform the work of the position.
Required Experience:In addition to the basic qualification requirements listed above in items 1 through 4, to qualify at the GS-14 level, an applicant must have in excess of three years professional legal experience, acquired after admission to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at a GS-13 level or equivalent. Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the basic qualification requirements above and on the level of competency in the following knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position. KSAs for this position are:
Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. utility patent applications for electrical engineering technologies and mechanical engineering technologies
Ability to effectively identify issues, research applicable law, and present legal counsel recommendations
Knowledge of intellectual property cases, regulations, directives, and policies
Understanding of intellectual property law and fundamental contract law principles
Ability to analyze issues and apply legal principles
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to work with various teams to achieve results
Ability to learn and apply new areas of the law
Time in Grade Requirement: If currently employed as an Attorney by the Federal Government, you must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or have previously served at the same or higher grade as the grade level to which you are applying.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This is a Career Program (CP) 56 position.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference; documentation to support Military Spouse Preference must be submitted at the time of application.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs (moving expenses) is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Reemployed Annuitants: The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions or to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.
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.
Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be evaluated for qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official.
Notice of Veteran's Preference
There is no formal rating system for applied veterans' preference to attorney appointment in the Excepted Service; however, the Department of Army considers veterans' preference eligible a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10 point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference," and supporting documentation required for specific type of preference claimed. SF15, which lists the type of 10-point preference and the required supporting documentations, is available from the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov.
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.
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
(a) Resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format. If you submit a resume with inappropriate material (e.g. photos), you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and mon/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. (b) Official Law School Transcripts: Photocopies/scanned copies of transcripts are acceptable when applying, but official documents must be furnished before entering duty. (c) Certificate of Good Standing: Official certificate showing you are a member in good standing with the bar, dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. A photocopy is acceptable when applying but official certificate must be furnished before entering duty. The Certificate of Good Standing must be submitted by all applicants, to include attorneys currently appointed to positions by Department of Army (including active duty Army Judge Advocates). Copies of Bar Cards ARE NOT acceptable replacements for the certificate and/or letter. (d) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Registration: USPTO registration number should be clearly provided in your resume or a supplemental page. Alternatively you may provide a USPTO statement of good standing dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. (e) Fitness to Practice Statement: A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction; or, if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with any explanation that you may deem appropriate. The statement must be dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746). The statement must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted. The Fitness to Practice Statement is required to be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under any Army qualifying Authority (including active duty Army Judge Advocates). (f) Writing Sample: An example of your writing skills should be demonstrated by legal briefs, article, memoranda, and/or letters. These examples should total no more than ten (10) pages in length. Extracts of selections of larger document are acceptable. (g) Official Engineering Transcripts: Photocopies/scanned copies of transcripts are acceptable when applying, but official documents must be furnished before entering duty. (h) Responses to Online Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents as Applicable: (i) Current Federal Employees: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your current grade and step. To be eligible for selection, you must have completed one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade of the position being filled. (j) Military Retirement/Separation Orders: A copy of retirement/separation orders (or other documentation from your military personnel office or command supporting your approved separation/retirement date). (k) Veteran's Preference Documents: Please review the above Notice of Veteran's Preference and ensure you provide any supporting documentation necessary to support your eligibility for veteran's preference.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than yourself. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected, to confirm your eligibility. If you fail to provide a complete application package, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/27/2018 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10169240).
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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
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/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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Warren, MI 48397
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
(a) Resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format. If you submit a resume with inappropriate material (e.g. photos), you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and mon/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. (b) Official Law School Transcripts: Photocopies/scanned copies of transcripts are acceptable when applying, but official documents must be furnished before entering duty. (c) Certificate of Good Standing: Official certificate showing you are a member in good standing with the bar, dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. A photocopy is acceptable when applying but official certificate must be furnished before entering duty. The Certificate of Good Standing must be submitted by all applicants, to include attorneys currently appointed to positions by Department of Army (including active duty Army Judge Advocates). Copies of Bar Cards ARE NOT acceptable replacements for the certificate and/or letter. (d) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Registration: USPTO registration number should be clearly provided in your resume or a supplemental page. Alternatively you may provide a USPTO statement of good standing dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. (e) Fitness to Practice Statement: A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction; or, if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with any explanation that you may deem appropriate. The statement must be dated within 3 months of the date the application is submitted. As an alternative to a sworn (notarized) statement, a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct...executed on (date)...(your signature)." (28 U.S.C. 1746). The statement must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted. The Fitness to Practice Statement is required to be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under any Army qualifying Authority (including active duty Army Judge Advocates). (f) Writing Sample: An example of your writing skills should be demonstrated by legal briefs, article, memoranda, and/or letters. These examples should total no more than ten (10) pages in length. Extracts of selections of larger document are acceptable. (g) Official Engineering Transcripts: Photocopies/scanned copies of transcripts are acceptable when applying, but official documents must be furnished before entering duty. (h) Responses to Online Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents as Applicable: (i) Current Federal Employees: Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your current grade and step. To be eligible for selection, you must have completed one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade of the position being filled. (j) Military Retirement/Separation Orders: A copy of retirement/separation orders (or other documentation from your military personnel office or command supporting your approved separation/retirement date). (k) Veteran's Preference Documents: Please review the above Notice of Veteran's Preference and ensure you provide any supporting documentation necessary to support your eligibility for veteran's preference.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than yourself. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected, to confirm your eligibility. If you fail to provide a complete application package, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/27/2018 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10169240).
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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
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/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
BV-APF-W4GGAA US ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE AND ARMAMENTS CM
DO NOT MAIL
Warren, MI 48397
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
