Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge
The Vice Chief Judge will be responsible for assisting the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge in developing and implementing the USPTO rules associated with patent appeals, inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, derivations, and covered business method reviews. These include Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 41 Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 42 Trial Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge (Vice Chief Judge) will also serve as the immediate supervisor of Lead Administrative Patent Judges (Lead Judges) and other assigned staff, as applicable, and as the second-line supervisor for Administrative Patent Judges (Judges) assigned to the one of the Board's divisions of Judges and other assigned staff, as applicable. The Vice Chief Judge will also assist the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge with the following duties:
o Developing and implementing the Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Operating Procedures necessary for the internal operation of the Board. o Adjudicating petitions for the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. o Comprehensive executive management, strategic planning, and financial functions essential to effective Board operations; the assignment of panels of administrative patent judges to adjudicate all patent appeals, inter partes review proceedings, post-grant review proceedings, covered business method review proceedings, and derivation proceedings; and periodically serves on such panels. o Serving as the Acting Deputy Chief Judge during the absence of the Deputy Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge if both the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge are absent. o Developing and implementing quality, timeliness, and productivity performance standards for the Judges and Lead Judges. o Interacting with the external legal community, including the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, bar associations, and practitioners; actively participates in public conferences and meetings; and makes presentations to foreign dignitaries and others regarding the Board. o Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of executive level managerial capabilities. To qualify, the applicant's resume and answers to questions must demonstrate their technical and leadership experience/expertise as they relate to the duties described. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core qualifications set forth below. 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. Maximum length of 10000 characters when addressing the PTQs and ECQs. Professional Technical
Qualifications:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess technical attributes in the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). The PTQs for this position are:
1. Expert knowledge of the legal principles and technical subject matter associated with patent appeals and AIA trial proceedings. Demonstrated ability to understand technical subject matter; apply relevant patent law legal principles involved in patent appeals and AIA trial proceedings; and effectively work in groups to resolve complex technical and legal issues. 2. Demonstrated executive level experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of a professional, technical and legal organizational unit. Demonstrated ability to develop and achieve organizational goals; prepare and execute organizational budgets; delegate assignments; motivate subordinate groups and individuals; establish and execute programs to implement policies; and establish and maintain a positive working environment. 3. Executive level experience in effectively communicating orally and in writing regarding complex technical and legal issues; the ability to fully comprehend the complex technical and legal issues discussed in a work group; the ability to lead said working group(s); and the demonstrated experience to effectively interact with the legal community and other internal and external stakeholders. Please Note:
Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM, only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Professional Technical Qualification (PTQs) requirements and do NOT need to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). For the following five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of these qualifications. Be sure to provide specific examples of what you've done that demonstrates your possession of each ECQ. Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages. For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications please visit this site:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the Guide to SES Qualifications. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
o Developing and implementing the Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Operating Procedures necessary for the internal operation of the Board. o Adjudicating petitions for the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. o Comprehensive executive management, strategic planning, and financial functions essential to effective Board operations; the assignment of panels of administrative patent judges to adjudicate all patent appeals, inter partes review proceedings, post-grant review proceedings, covered business method review proceedings, and derivation proceedings; and periodically serves on such panels. o Serving as the Acting Deputy Chief Judge during the absence of the Deputy Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge if both the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge are absent. o Developing and implementing quality, timeliness, and productivity performance standards for the Judges and Lead Judges. o Interacting with the external legal community, including the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, bar associations, and practitioners; actively participates in public conferences and meetings; and makes presentations to foreign dignitaries and others regarding the Board. o Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of executive level managerial capabilities. To qualify, the applicant's resume and answers to questions must demonstrate their technical and leadership experience/expertise as they relate to the duties described. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core qualifications set forth below. 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. Maximum length of 10000 characters when addressing the PTQs and ECQs. Professional Technical
Qualifications:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess technical attributes in the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). The PTQs for this position are:
1. Expert knowledge of the legal principles and technical subject matter associated with patent appeals and AIA trial proceedings. Demonstrated ability to understand technical subject matter; apply relevant patent law legal principles involved in patent appeals and AIA trial proceedings; and effectively work in groups to resolve complex technical and legal issues. 2. Demonstrated executive level experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of a professional, technical and legal organizational unit. Demonstrated ability to develop and achieve organizational goals; prepare and execute organizational budgets; delegate assignments; motivate subordinate groups and individuals; establish and execute programs to implement policies; and establish and maintain a positive working environment. 3. Executive level experience in effectively communicating orally and in writing regarding complex technical and legal issues; the ability to fully comprehend the complex technical and legal issues discussed in a work group; the ability to lead said working group(s); and the demonstrated experience to effectively interact with the legal community and other internal and external stakeholders. Please Note:
Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM, only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Professional Technical Qualification (PTQs) requirements and do NOT need to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). For the following five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of these qualifications. Be sure to provide specific examples of what you've done that demonstrates your possession of each ECQ. Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages. For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications please visit this site:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the Guide to SES Qualifications. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
- Department:
1222 Patent Attorney - Salary Range:
$131,239 to $197,300 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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