Supervisory Patent Application Processing Specialist

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 General Schedule Qualification 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-9 in the Federal service: Specialized experience for this position includes experience with at least two of the following: Reviewing customer inquiries and work products to identify errors, determine corrective actions, and ensure accurate document processing. Analyzing processing data and discrepancies to resolve non-routine issues and improve workflows.

Providing technical assistance and coordinating issue resolution with staff, customers, and organizational contacts. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.M., if related to specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level at the federal service. OR A combination of graduate education AND experience equivalent to the next lower GS-09 grade level that meets 100% of the equivalent requirements for this position.

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.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. The individual selected for this position will be...

Participating in the development and implementation of quality control initiatives related to ensuring the accuracy of patent application data. Advising and providing counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and management directives. Reviewing and resolving more complex discrepancies identified by teams leads and other staff or directs the issue(s) to the appropriate personnel. Developing, modifying, and/or interpreting performance standards.