This position is located in the Office of the Commissioner for Patents, Office of Patent Information Resources (OPIR), Automation Training Services Division (ATS). OPIR supports the development and implementation of technology systems, tools, and information resources for Patents and improves patent examiner effectiveness through automation training, technology programs, web-based resources, outreach communications, and multi-media services.
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. The individual selected for this position at the GS-12 will...
Develop training programs, curricula, and instructional materials for automation tools and business systems for new and existing Patent Examiners. Monitor emerging instructional technologies and learning methodologies and implement improvements to enhance training effectiveness. Consult with managers, instructors, and stakeholders to assess training needs and recommend instructional strategies and learning solutions.
Evaluate training courses, instructional materials, and delivery methods to ensure quality standards for Patent Examiners end-products. Ensure all training materials adhere to 508 compliance requirements. The individual selected for this position at the GS-13 will... Plan and develop automation training programs, curricula, and instructional materials to support training objectives for new and existing Patent Examiners.
Serve as a technical advisor by consulting with management and stakeholders to assess training needs, develop instructional strategies, and provide guidance on automation training solutions. Evaluate training programs, instructional materials, instructional technologies, and training delivery to ensure quality standards for Patent Examiner end-products. Develop and deliver training, mentor instructors, and improve training contents and instructional delivery.
Ensure all training material instruction and deliverables adhere to 508 compliance requirements.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to General Schedule Qualification Policies for more information. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - US Department of Education.
Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
NOTE: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
ANGELA.CARDONA@USPTO.GOV · 571-272-4318
This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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