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Position Title: Director - Office of Application Processing for Patents
Agency: Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number: EXRD-ERPB-22-1397845 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to Friday, March 25, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?

A. Yes

B. No

Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs)

Applicants must use the USA Jobs text boxes to submit their narrative responses to the PTQs - Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents". Each PTQ has a 10,000 character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs will not be accepted.

1. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex positions and policies related to patent processing, and the ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues and provide options/ alternatives to remedy problems and identify opportunities associated with a technically complex organization. (limit 10,000 characters)

2. Demonstrated ability to manage resources to provide technical and organizational leadership to develop, evaluate, appropriately integrate and oversee programs in the patent business areas. This includes knowledge of effective resource acquisition and utilization principles, production measurements concepts, and motivational techniques. (limit 10,000 characters)

3. Expert working knowledge of the procedural, technical and legal issues associated with patent application processes and functions, from pre-examination to post-grant, sufficient to make recommendations for business processes and system improvements. (limit 10,000 characters)

4. Experience in directing, supervising and evaluating the activities of a professional organization. Ability to develop and achieve organizational goals; delegate assignments; motivate subordinates, teams, and individuals; and establish and maintain a positive working environment. (limit 10,000 characters)

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

Applicants must use the USA Jobs text boxes to submit their narrative responses to the ECQs - Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents". Each ECQ has a 10,000 character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the ECQs will not be accepted. 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 PTQs requirements and do NOT need to address the ECQs. For the following five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), 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-executive-service/reference- materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

1. 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. (limit 10,000 characters)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.

5. 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. (limit 10,000 characters)

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