Summary
Lead the advancement of patent examination quality across the USPTO as a Supervisory Patent Review Quality Assurance Specialist in the Office of Patent Quality Assurance (OPQA). In this role, you will supervise patent quality review activities, provide technical leadership and guidance, analyze examination trends, and recommend improvements that strengthen the quality and consistency of patent examination agency wide.
Duties
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 thrive in leading patent quality review activities that assess the quality and consistency of patent examination work across the organization. You enjoy analyzing patent examination trends and quality data to identify issues, recommend improvements, and inform organizational decision-making. You are confident in advising managers and senior leaders on complex patent quality matters, including policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives. You take pride in planning, assigning, and directing the work of patent quality reviewers to ensure program goals and operational priorities are met. You are energized by developing and implementing quality improvement, training, and/or guidance initiatives that strengthen patent examination quality and support the consistent application of patent laws and regulations.
Education
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the job announcement. Any experience claimed in a cover letter should be substantiated by information contained in your resume. A HR Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the hiring official. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position based on the competencies identified in the job announcement. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with each competency. SMEs will review only the information contained in your resume; embedded links and external references will not be accessed. The assessment will evaluate you on the following general/technical competencies required to perform the job; please do not provide a separate written response: Accountability Oral Communication Problem Solving Technical Credibility Written Communication The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. If referred all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official, due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score. Please click the link below to review the Assessment Questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13015175 If you are invited for an interview, you will be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).