Patent Attorney at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, MS
Summary About the Position:
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Office of Counsel is seeking the recruitment of a Patent Attorney, (GS-1222-15 equivalent) interested in the career advancement provided by practicing law in the Corps' largest research and development center. PLEASE NOTE:
Vicksburg, MS is the duty location for this position. However, alternate duty locations MAY be negotiated. This position MAY allow for Full Time Telework. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/27/2021 to 01/24/2022 Salary $131,178 - $170,532 per year Salary posted is for the Vicksburg, MS, RUS locality and will be adjusted to the locality of selectee's physical duty location. Pay scale & grade DJ 5 Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations:
Vicksburg, MS Location Negotiable After Selection, United States Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - Business travel may be up to 25% annually. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1222 Patent Attorney Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number SWGR214922319578D Control number 628699400 Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Help Duties Perform professional legal, scientific, and technical work concerning patents. Render opinions on eligibility, validity, and infringement of patents, negotiation of patent licenses, settlement of patent claims, and negotiation of patent clauses in contracts. Provide professional legal advice to contracting officers and procurement personnel on patent matters, the preparation, submission, and/or presentation of applications, briefs, and arguments before the Patent Office or before the Federal Courts. In addition to the foregoing, position may be involved with performing similar professional legal functions regarding trademark and copyright. Expert-level knowledge and experience in evaluating and protecting U.S. Government intellectual property (IP); interpersonal and organizational skills; and the ability to work in fluid environments. Manage the administration, control, and coordination of patent, copyright, trademarks, and data rights in coordination with the current USACE patent attorney. Invention identification and evaluation, patent application filing and prosecution before U.S. and foreign patent offices. Negotiate and resolve IP disputes pertaining to rights of inventors, research collaborators, other agency personnel, private companies, and funding recipients. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 (5 CFR 2634, sub-part 1 USOGE, 6/08) upon entering the position and annually. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Must maintain active status, in good standing, with at least one attorney licensing authority. Must provide certification of this status upon appointment and every two years thereafter. Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entrance on duty, subject to exceptions as required by law. If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement. Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following:
https:
//www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens This position is covered by a Laboratory Demonstration Project. The DJ-05 pay band is equivalent to the GS-15 grade level. The US Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. The Corps is firmly committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees are valued for their talents as members of the team. This position is in the excepted service without time limitation and will not be filled by competitive service appointment. Service in this position may be fully creditable toward civil service retirement. Any selected applicant who is in the competitive service will be taken out of the competitive service and will compete only with other excepted status employees in the event of a reduction-in-force; however, remains eligible for reinstatement in the competitive service. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Qualification Requirements:
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. Education:
An applican
Salary Range:
$100K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Office of Counsel is seeking the recruitment of a Patent Attorney, (GS-1222-15 equivalent) interested in the career advancement provided by practicing law in the Corps' largest research and development center. PLEASE NOTE:
Vicksburg, MS is the duty location for this position. However, alternate duty locations MAY be negotiated. This position MAY allow for Full Time Telework. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/27/2021 to 01/24/2022 Salary $131,178 - $170,532 per year Salary posted is for the Vicksburg, MS, RUS locality and will be adjusted to the locality of selectee's physical duty location. Pay scale & grade DJ 5 Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations:
Vicksburg, MS Location Negotiable After Selection, United States Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - Business travel may be up to 25% annually. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1222 Patent Attorney Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number SWGR214922319578D Control number 628699400 Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Help Duties Perform professional legal, scientific, and technical work concerning patents. Render opinions on eligibility, validity, and infringement of patents, negotiation of patent licenses, settlement of patent claims, and negotiation of patent clauses in contracts. Provide professional legal advice to contracting officers and procurement personnel on patent matters, the preparation, submission, and/or presentation of applications, briefs, and arguments before the Patent Office or before the Federal Courts. In addition to the foregoing, position may be involved with performing similar professional legal functions regarding trademark and copyright. Expert-level knowledge and experience in evaluating and protecting U.S. Government intellectual property (IP); interpersonal and organizational skills; and the ability to work in fluid environments. Manage the administration, control, and coordination of patent, copyright, trademarks, and data rights in coordination with the current USACE patent attorney. Invention identification and evaluation, patent application filing and prosecution before U.S. and foreign patent offices. Negotiate and resolve IP disputes pertaining to rights of inventors, research collaborators, other agency personnel, private companies, and funding recipients. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 (5 CFR 2634, sub-part 1 USOGE, 6/08) upon entering the position and annually. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Must maintain active status, in good standing, with at least one attorney licensing authority. Must provide certification of this status upon appointment and every two years thereafter. Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entrance on duty, subject to exceptions as required by law. If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement. Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following:
https:
//www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens This position is covered by a Laboratory Demonstration Project. The DJ-05 pay band is equivalent to the GS-15 grade level. The US Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. The Corps is firmly committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees are valued for their talents as members of the team. This position is in the excepted service without time limitation and will not be filled by competitive service appointment. Service in this position may be fully creditable toward civil service retirement. Any selected applicant who is in the competitive service will be taken out of the competitive service and will compete only with other excepted status employees in the event of a reduction-in-force; however, remains eligible for reinstatement in the competitive service. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Qualification Requirements:
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. Education:
An applican
Salary Range:
$100K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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