Supervisory IT Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, Virginia seeks a Branch Chief within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to lead the Transition Support Branch (TSB) and align IT communications and AI knowledge management with agency goals to advance U.S. innovation.

The role requires on-site presence at the Alexandria campus, with possible situational telework per agency policy.

Job description

Located within the USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the incumbent serves as a Branch Chief, directing work in alignment with executive goals and agency expectations. Transition Support Branch (TSB) oversees agency wide IT communications, IT transition support, and AI knowledge management, supporting OCIO's delivery of IT products and services that drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness for all Americans.

Duties

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 leave year.

Requirements

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year Supervisory probationary period.