SummaryOur HR Specialists are able to make meaningful change within the IP Community by ensuring the hiring of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026.
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 calendar year. This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:
- You're committed to assisting members of the team and participating in the conduct of assigned portions of complex projects and studies that are broad in scope and/or critically impact the resolution of senior executive-level operational issues and problems.
- You have experience providing insight into recruitment and placement guidance and policies, processes, and procedures for executive level positions, as well as interpretations on assigned segments of recruitment and placement consistency issues.
- You are eager to participate in providing technical and administrative support and advice to the Executive Review Board (ERB) and Performance Review Board (PRB).
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Conditions of employment- Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
- You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- You must be suitable for Federal Employment.
- You must meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
QualificationsTime-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.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 OPM Qualifications Standards for Administrative and Management Positions.
Specialized Experienceis 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-11.
Specialized experience for this GS-12 position includes:- Experience in interpreting and applying federal laws, regulations, executive orders, concepts, principles, practices, and procedures applicable to recruiting, staffing, and examining of senior executive level positions, including drafting crediting plans, conducting minimum qualification analysis, issuing certificates of eligibles, processing personnel actions, etc.
- Experience in providing in-depth advisory services to senior level executives and managers on position management, position classification, performance management, awards administration, and policy.
- Experience in providing technical advice, administrative support to assist in the planning and facilitation of the Executive Review Board (ERB) and Performance Review Board (PRB).
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.
EducationEducation may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional informationTime-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.This is a Non-bargaining Unit position.
This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "
Moderate".
Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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