Innovative Patent Examiner, Computer Engineering

Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$30,000 recruitment bonus

$10,000 upon entrance on duty

$20,000 after promotion to GS-12

Job summary

The Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering) under Direct-Hire Authority. The role involves examining patent applications, searching prior art, and drafting official communications.

Onsite work is required at the Alexandria campus with possible telework per agency policy. Recruitment bonuses may apply for new federal employees with service commitments.

Qualifications

• OPM qualification standard for Patent Examiner Series GS-1224 applies.
• Education from foreign colleges may be used and must be evaluated for equivalency.
• You may apply within 9 months of graduation; verify degree before start date.
• Submit transcripts and educational records as part of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Examine patent applications and help protect groundbreaking ideas.
• Assess patent applications for new inventions to determine patentability.
• Use specialized tools to search prior art and assess eligibility for patents.
• Prepare clear, thoughtful office actions and written communications.
• Discuss findings with supervisors and refine work based on feedback.

Education

OPM Patent Examiner GS-1224 qualification standard

Foreign education equivalency evaluation

Job description

The Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering) under Direct-Hire Authority. The role involves examining patent applications, searching prior art, and drafting official communications.

Onsite work is required at the Alexandria campus with possible telework per agency policy. Recruitment bonuses may apply for new federal employees with service commitments.