Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs

SummaryDo you want to be an influential leader overseeing national and international intellectual policy and advancing domestic and global innovation ecosystems? The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking its next Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs (CPO). The CPO works directly with the Under Secretary and Director on IP protection and on IP-related trade issues, including proposed legislation and international activities of the United States. DutiesHelpAll applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position. For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page. The Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs (CPO) serve as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and the Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director of the USPTO on domestic and international policy matters related to intellectual property (IP).The CPO significantly impact and influence on the establishment and implementation of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and IP enforcement policy at the national and international levels. The CPO manages operations and programs, including overseeing the work of its policy teams, the Global IP Academy, the IP Attaché program, and the Office of Chief Economist. Other major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Formulate and oversee the creation and evaluation of legislative policy proposals, as well as the economic analysis and research to support them and the preparation of supporting documentation to carry them out.• Supervise analyses of IP-related policy issues before the Executive Branch, and solicitation and evaluation of public views, including through hearings and requests for comments. • Lead the USPTO's efforts to promote the development of high-quality IP systems around the world, including maintaining and improving multilateral systems for the establishment, protection, and use of IP rights. • Serve as the head of OPIA, managing its operations and programs, including overseeing the work of its policy teams, the Global IP Academy, the IP Attaché program, and the Office of Chief Economist.• Represent and oversee representation of the United States at international forums, including WIPO, the WTO, and the OECD, and its participation in cooperative IP forums, such as the IP5, the TM5, and the ID5. RequirementsHelpConditions of employment• Must be a U.S. Citizen• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. • May be required to successfully complete a 1-year SES probationary period.• A Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest is required within 30 days after the selection for this position. • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and twoProfessional Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below in your resume. NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications.If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs):Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of United States and international policies and affairs across the bolthires of IP subject matter such as patent, trademarks, trade secret, copyright and various related issues and rights. PTQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of international trade and Intellectual Property agreements.EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQS): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into theSenior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding: Requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: Involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: Involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People: Involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results: Involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. EducationThe minimum educational requirement is a law degree and an active membership in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico is required. Incumbent must maintain membership of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico to uphold this position.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. ForeignEducation: 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. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)Additional informationThis is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. Except as prohibited by law, all applicants tentatively selected for positions needing a Top-Secret Clearance will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and, if appointed, the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures.The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visitVeteran's preference does not apply to theSenior Executive Service. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, Schedule G, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political appointee, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering:The USPTO structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the USPTO. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, 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 via email ([email protected]) or phone (571-272-8292). 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