Summary This position is in the Strategic Planning and Knowledge Management Division, Office of Performance, Planning, and Financial Management, DCTA. The incumbent serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contracts within the Trademark Office, and has responsibilities for planning, directing, analyzing, and implementing a variety of operational, technical, and administrative processes, including procedures, policies, and programs in support of contracting activities. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Major Duties for this position include: You enjoy managing all aspects of contracts within the Trademark Office in order to ensure government contract compliance. You have a passion for developing and implements new and revised policies, processes, and procedures relative to daily contract support services. You are committed to monitoring and administrating financial oversight of existing contracts, including proper authorization and expenditure of capital funds. You have a desire to serve as a Special Projects Officer who conducts research, review and analysis on a variety of Trademark management programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Management and Program Analysis Series -0343 Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Grade 13: Experience serving as an advisor related to A-76 contracts, contract regulations and processes; Experience with planning, directing, analyzing and implementing a variety of operational, technical and administrative processes, procedures, and programs in support of contracting activities. Grade 14: Experience serving as an advisor related to A-76 contracts, contract regulations and processes. Experience with planning, directing, analyzing and implementing a variety of operational, technical and administrative processes, procedures, and programs in support of contracting activities Experience with implementing new or modified legislation which impacts the contract examination processes and systems Experience as a COR, responsible for the administration, management, and oversight of the development, maintenance, and operational efficiency and effectiveness of Trademark contracts. 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. Education Education cannot be substituted at these grade levels. Additional Information 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 risk level designation of "moderate." 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. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. 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. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodation. 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, 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).
