What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Patents and Innovation position at EXRD - Office of Policy and International Affairs?
Qualifications:
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
PTQ 1: Knowledge and experience in U.S. and international intellectual property legal systems and procedures, including patent law, and in international trade and IP treaties and agreements.
PTQ 2: Experience managing domestic and international programs, including planning, evaluation, and resource allocation.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior 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 and PTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding
- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
- ECQ 4: Leading People
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results
Responsibilities:
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.
All 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 incumbent of this position serves as a USPTO DCPO and, as such, directs the successful administration and implementation of the strategic goals for OPIA.
Specifically, the incumbent performs or supervises the following functions:
- Leading and directing the formulation of legal policy proposals, preparation of interpretive and supporting documentation to carry out the programs and policies, and the review and analysis of other legal proposals concerning intellectual property matters.
- Analysis of patent-related policy issues before the executive branch and evaluation of public views through various means, including public hearings, request for comments, round tables, and other forms of stakeholder consultations.
- Developing patent-related policy and leading in promoting international development of intellectual property systems and advocating improvements in and more cost-effective means of protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of U.S. nationals throughout the world.
- Supporting developing and maintaining multilateral systems for the protection of intellectual property rights with respect to patent issues.
- Participation in the establishment, negotiation, examination, and execution of agreements with other intellectual property of?ces on patent matters, including the development and implementation of programs aimed at facilitating the acquisition and enforcement of patent rights.
- Participating in the intellectual property aspects of trade consultations in the conclusion of free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties, and other trade agreements.
- Participating in the intellectual property aspects of United Nations negotiations relating to health, climate, food, security, and other matters that may intersect with intellectual property .
- Promotion of the establishment and execution of adequate and effective IP protection and enforcement systems in developing and least-developed countries.
The OPIA DCPO is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of the OPIA Patent Team, which includes attorneys and economists. Responsibilities include management oversight of the following:
- Recruitment, management and supervision of the selection, training and development of personnel.
- Coordination of policies relating to domestic and international patent-related issues and priorities.
- Development of policy priorities for the USPTO and the Administration with regard to the provision of technical assistance and capacity building for developing and least-developed countries.
Salary : $220,500