Patent Examiner, Electrical Engineering - Telework Eligible

Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); Hybride; USD 69 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment bonus $30,000

$10,000 at entrance on duty (EOD)

Potential $20,000 after promotion

Résumé du poste

The Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA seeks a Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) to examine patent applications, applying cutting-edge tools to search prior art and determine patentability. The role is onsite with opportunities for telework under agency policy.

Initial training and ongoing guidance from supervisors, with a strong focus on accuracy and thorough explanations in written communications.

Qualifications

• OPM's qualification standard for Patent Examiner Series 1224.
• Education from foreign colleges may be used; submit documentation for equivalency.
• Copies of transcripts acceptable initially; official documents may be requested later.

Responsabilités

• Examine patent applications and assess patentability.
• Prepare clear and thoughtful office actions explaining decisions.
• Draft communications to applicants detailing examination findings.
• Discuss findings with supervisors/senior examiners and incorporate feedback.

Description du poste

The Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA seeks a Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) to examine patent applications, applying cutting-edge tools to search prior art and determine patentability. The role is onsite with opportunities for telework under agency policy.

Initial training and ongoing guidance from supervisors, with a strong focus on accuracy and thorough explanations in written communications.