Summary The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. Responsibilities The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a key member of the staff of the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and participates fully in the development, management, direction and evaluation of the office's programs, functions and activities. The CAO determines the appropriate methods of best accomplishing U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) management policy objectives and priorities. The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer provides administrative services and support to the entire USPTO. Major areas of responsibility include the Office of Human Resources, the Office of Administrative Services, the Records and Information Compliance Program Office, the CAO Information Technology Program Office, and the Telework Program Office. As the CAO, you will: Serve as the focal point through which all programs and projects/actions of the office receive effective central coordination and review. Decisions made include resources to be expended, the timing of major events, priority of projects and plans, and projects that should be initiated, dropped, or postponed. Ensures that appropriate long-range planning is coordinated and accomplished, and that there is maximum and efficient utilization of available resources. Share responsibility for carrying out the full range of management responsibilities and acts with full authority over the office functions/activities. Recommends courses of action and has full responsibility and authority to determine policies, plans, goals, and organization. Manages and directs major program functions/activities so there is consistency of operations. Assess the impact of Presidential guidance, legislative requirements, and similar external factors, and in taking action to satisfy requirements and improve systems and operations to meet goals and objectives Develop his/her position on major issues arising within the office's areas of responsibility. Toward this end, keeps abreast of USPTO programs, proposed policies, and planning issues, and keeps current on all program areas within the office. Work closely with senior managers within the office, providing advice and guidance regarding their responsibilities for programs and assigned activities. Motivates subordinate managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of their activities. Assures full consideration of significant matters requiring attention and presents unresolved problems or conflicting interests for final determination, with a recommended course of action. Speak authoritatively in meetings with top USPTO officials, representatives of other government agencies, and other outside groups. Represent the office on various inter- and intra-agency groups and boards to coordinate policy, guidance, procedures and activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs), 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Ability to direct, plan and manage complex operational activities including real property, mail services, travel, vehicle management and human resources management. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative management or human capital strategies and solutions in a large, complex organization. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQS): In addition to the 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, 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. 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. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This 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 visit https://www.e-verify.gov. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. 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 agency. 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. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at http://www.uspto.gov/accommodation. The 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 (oeeo@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).
