Special Programs Examiner

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Help shape USPTO's international patent operations as a Special Programs Examiner within the International Patent Legal Adminstration (IPLA). In this role, you will provide expert guidance on Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) procedures, develop training for the patent corps and stakeholders, analyze international patent policies, and support programs that impact patent applicants and intellectual property protection worldwide. 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. For more information, please visit the OPM Qualifications Standards. 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, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in all of the following: Applying patent laws, PCT regulations, or patent procedures to resolve examination or procedural issues; Developing or delivering training, guidance, or instructional materials for examiners, applicants, or stakeholders; Providing technical advice on patent procedures, petitions, filing requirements, or international patent matters; Working with internal or external stakeholders to support patent operations, international patent initiatives, or program activities. Selective Placement Factor: Must have full signatory authority. 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.

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