Summary This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). PTAB is comprised of statutory members and Administrative Patent Judges who conduct trials, including inter partes, post-grant, and covered business method patent reviews and derivation proceedings; hear appeals from adverse examiner decisions in patent applications and reexamination proceedings; and render decisions in interferences. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. This position is located in the Office of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This role is the ideal next career step for you if: You excel in overseeing all aspects of hearing preparation and execution, including scheduling hearings in coordination with judges, managing the notification process, and handling all logistical aspects to ensure hearings run smoothly. Strong communication skills are crucial for effectively managing relationships and information flow. You possess a proven track record in managing hearing operations, evaluating processes, implementing improvements, and providing feedback on operational efficiency. Your ability to plan and evaluate is essential for ensuring effective case management and continuous improvement. You demonstrate expertise in overseeing court reporting, transcript processing, and legal documentation processes. You ensure accuracy, compliance with legal standards, and accessibility for all parties involved in the hearings. You have experience managing a team of employees ranging from GS-06 to GS-12, assigning duties, adapting roles to changing needs, selecting staff for various positions, and evaluating performance. Identifying and arranging necessary training and development for staff members is vital for ongoing improvement in skills and job performance. 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 at OPM Website. Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 Applicants must have (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience overseeing the coordination of trial proceedings, including managing schedules, disseminating hearing notifications, and organizing hearing room logistics to enhance process efficiency. Experience developing and executing strategic plans and objectives for hearing operations, ensuring streamlined and effective management of oral hearings. Experience implementing improvements in the hearing process, including goal setting and procedural optimizations to ensure efficient and effective hearing outcomes. 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 at this grade levels. Additional Information Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band. 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. If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year supervisory probationary period. 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 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 (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).