Summary The purpose of the position is to provide course development and planning assistance to attorneys and other OPIA officials, budget development and execution, and logistical planning, oversight and support for intellectual property training and education programs and in carrying out training courses and conferences annually both domestically and abroad. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. *TELEWORK: This position is eligible for up to 4 days telework per week and reporting the remaining day in the office at the USPTO, Alexandria, VA campus. (Additional days "in office" may be required periodically based on the needs of the office and per agency and business unit discretion/policy. This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Administrator for Policy and International Affairs (OPIA), Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA). This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if: You're looking forward to serving as a primary point of contact to OPIA staff attorneys as well as other high level USPTO officials in training programs and conference planning and execution. You have experience providing management support with regard to reporting of program costs, participation, collection and update of all database programs, completion and collection participant evaluation forms and provide information to hosting attorney on results. You're committed to overseeing logistical support for training and education programs held by GIPA both at USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia, other US cities for planned study tours, as well as regional programs held internationally. You have experience managing and overseeing communication of training programs and close outs and provide reports of training program/event results. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 here: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 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, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: GS-12 (The next lower grade level is GS-11): Experience in planning, organizing and executing large scale training programs and conferences; Experience in reviewing contract needs, contract bids, and ensuring all contracting requirements are met; and Experience in gathering cost-effective logistics solutions. GS-13 (The next lower grade level is GS-12): Experience in planning, organizing and executing large scale training programs and conferences; Experience in setting contract needs, reviewing contract bids, and ensuring all contracting requirements are met; and Experience in researching and analyzing cost-effective logistics solutions. 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. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "moderate". Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. 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. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable 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 (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, 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 & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).