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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 U.S. intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks by providing innovators exclusive rights over their discoveries and brand owners registration on their trademarks. The USPTO has regional offices with resources in Texas, Colorado, Silicon Valley and the mid-west, with an additional regional presence in the eastern United States.
Learn more about this agency11/14/2019 to 01/06/2020
$126,148 - $192,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - Travel is required within the Western region, and occasionally to USPTO headquarters located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Yes—Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
No
US-2020-0001
551785400
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 all groups of qualified individuals.
The Silicon Valley Regional Director will be responsible for supporting activities and efforts focused on delivering IP information and building advocacy for the value of intellectual property by strengthening the public’s understanding of intellectual property, including increasing the public’s knowledge of intellectual property, and the products and services that the USPTO offers to support the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Western Region*.
Duties include, but are not limited to: the general administrative oversight of the Silicon Valley regional office located in San Jose, California, as the most senior ranking federal government official representing the USPTO; serving as the “face” of the agency in the Western region, strengthening agency outreach channels by supporting, facilitating, coordinating, and leading high-level engagements with the Intellectual Property community and stakeholder leaders in industry and government at the local, state, and Federal levels in the Western region; management of space and other administrative issues; participating with the USPTO Office of the Under Secretary in setting agency outreach vision, priorities and goals; coordinating with other USPTO Business Units regarding issues that may affect stakeholders in the region, including Patents, Trademarks, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Office of the Chief Communication Officer, the Office of Policy and International Affairs, and other Regional Directors; regularly communicating and coordinating with the USPTO Office of the Under Secretary on significant outreach initiatives, programs, policies and efforts, and on significant issues relating to the administration of the regional office, as needed.
Specifically, the incumbent will:
Serve as the primary channel of outreach and engagement with USPTO stakeholders in the region, including the intellectual property bar, businesses (including industries, start-ups, small business, medium business, and venture capital), and the education community (including the technology transfer and grants communities).
Support, facilitate, coordinate and lead high-level engagements with the Intellectual Property community and stakeholder leaders in industry and government at the local, state, and Federal levels in the Western region.
Tailor outreach efforts to the regional community, seek out and gather feedback and incorporate suggestions from the regional community on its needs.
Constantly refine and source new opportunities for outreach within and specific to the Western Region to ensure that all regional industries and interests are engaged with the USPTO.
Coordinate outreach-related resources and materials with the relevant business units within the USPTO, including the Office of the Under Secretary, the Office of the Chief Communications Officer, the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, the Office of the Commissioner for Patents, the Global Intellectual Property Academy, and the Office of Governmental Affairs.
Ensure open lines of communication and transparency of operations between the regional office, the Deputy Under Secretary and all business units, as needed and appropriate.
Be responsible for the performance of support staff and supervisors within the chain of command, and the review performance ratings for those staff members.
Be responsible for facilities management oversight of the regional office, including coordinating with the Chief Administrative Officer on issues relating to closure of the satellite office due to unscheduled events (e.g., extreme weather, natural disaster, IT systems non-operational, etc.).
*The Western Region is comprised of the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington State.
Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core qualifications set forth below.
To qualify, the applicant’s resume and answers to questions must demonstrate their technical and leadership experience/expertise as they relate to the duties described.
Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core 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. Maximum length of 10000 characters when addressing the PTQs and ECQs.
Professional Technical Qualifications: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess technical attributes in the Professional/Technical Qualifications. The PTQs for this position are:
1. Expert knowledge and experience in stakeholder outreach 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.
2. Demonstrated experience 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.
3. Knowledge of the scientific, technical and legal matters with the patent and trademark processes, which may include knowledge of the preparation and/or prosecution of applications, classification, or comparable knowledge in the patent and/or trademark fields.
4. Ability to represent programs and initiatives positively before external and internal stakeholders and to communicate effectively and comfortably through public speaking.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, implement, and measure program progress towards established goals.
Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM, only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Professional Technical Qualification (PTQs) requirements and do NOT need to address the Executive Core Qualifications.
For the following five Executive Core Qualifications, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of these qualifications. Be sure to provide specific examples of what you've done that demonstrates your possession of each ECQ. For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications please visit this site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executiveservice/referencematerials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf.
Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
There is not a specialized educational requirement for this position.
Probationary Period- If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year probationary period. Please note, if you already completed your one year SES probationary period as an OPM certified SES you will not be required to complete an additional probationary year.
Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
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 Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "high".
Drug Testing - 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 http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
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. More than one selection may be made from 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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess managerial attributes in the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). Each response should include a brief summary of the applicant's experience in relation to the specific PTQ and specific examples of accomplishments. Applicants must also clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess managerial attributes in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Each response should include a brief summary of the applicant's experience in relation to the specific ECQ and specific examples of accomplishments.
Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates will be submitted to the Selecting Official for further review and consideration.
A complete application consists of:
1) A resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications; optional cover letter: Your resume should indicate your citizenship and should list your educational and work experience. Please Note: Responses to job questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
2) Your narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualification and Executive Core Qualifications questions. Do not write "see attachment" or "see resume". Input narrative responses when prompted. Please submit a current SF-50 if you are a Federal Employee. If you are a current or previous Senior Executive Service career member you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to show proof. NOTE: Submit only the documents requested. Additional documents will not be reviewed by the rating panel.
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.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement. All applications must be submitted online.
Submit only the documents requested. Additional documents will not be reviewed by the rating panel. FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNOUNCEMENT CALL: Carolyn Schad at 571-272-7003 TTD#: (800) 828-1120 or Relay System Electronic submission must be received by 11:59pm Eastern time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. United States Patent and Trademark Office programs are accessible to people with disabilities. This document will be converted to an appropriate alternative form for applicants with disabilities. Requests for this or other assistance and accommodation should be directed to the contact above.
If you have any questions or concerns about the application procedure or processes, please contact the individual listed under 'Contact Information.' Failure to follow instructions in the announcement will result in your application not receiving consideration
Candidates are evaluated by an executive rating panel based on the degree to which they meet the PTQs and ECQs, considering the applicant's education, work-related experience, training, awards, professional recognition and performance appraisals as set forth in the materials submitted by the candidates, and, if needed, upon a panel 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/551785400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a premier organization focused on intellectual property issues, innovation and entrepreneurship in America, is seeking a high performing professional to join its Senior Executive Team as the Regional Director for the Silicon Valley Regional Office. The Silicon Valley Regional Director will be the most senior ranking official representing the USPTO office in San Jose, California, administrating the office facilities, and acting as the face of the agency in the region, facilitating, coordinating and leading high-level engagements with the Intellectual Property community and stakeholder leaders.
The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 13,000 employees, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, and IT specialists, dedicated to accomplishing the USPTO's mission, vision, strategic goals and guiding principles. For more information, please visit our websites at http://usptocareers.gov/. For its employees, the USPTO provides opportunities for sustained job growth, and a career engaging with cutting-edge technologies and innovative thought leaders.