Summary The Office of Public Engagement (OPE) is responsible for advancing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) mission to increase participation in the innovation ecosystem and educate people of the purpose and value of intellectual property and resources available to bring innovation to impact. Responsibilities THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2025 OPM PAY WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC PAY TABLE The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The position will be required to report to the Alexandria location (headquarters). This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager. Serving as a senior advisor to the Director of the Office of Public Engagement (OPE), the USPTO Chief Public Engagement Officer (CPEO), you will be providing your expertise on the development, coordination, and execution of the USPTO's engagement strategy; and improving the OPE work model by managing the integration and complexity of issues, analyzing and assimilating the information produced, and presenting complex issues in a manner to advocate the USPTO's innovation value to stakeholders with regards to OPE Offices, i.e., Office of Strategic Engagement, and Office of Community Engagement, and Regional Offices. The Senior Advisor for Public Engagement position is the next ideal career goal for you if… You're committed to serving as a senior advisor to the Director of the Office of Public Engagement (OPE), the USPTO Chief Public Engagement Officer (CPEO); where you be recognized as an agency expert within the OPE and the USPTO community on matters related to USPTO nationwide partnerships; public engagement, outreach, and education; and customer experience. You're a collaborative relationship builder who looks forward to advising the Chief Public Engagement Officer on strategies for partnership, outreach, education, and customer experience efforts with current and prospective stakeholders around the country, including other Federal agencies, the intellectual property practitioners, businesses (including industries, start-ups, entrepreneurs, venture capital, small/medium/large businesses), and the education community (including K-12, community colleges, universities and colleges). You are a collaborative business partner who can analyze and advise the Chief Public Engagement Officer on the organizational and procedural soundness of an enterprise public engagement program. You're and effective writer who can develop, analyze, and evaluate policies, regulations, and strategic objectives related to outreach and public engagement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Administrative and Management Positions. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive public engagement strategies that promote inclusivity and outreach to diverse and underrepresented communities. Experience developing, analyzing, and evaluating policies, regulations, and strategic objectives related to outreach and public engagement. Experience advising senior leadership on engagement strategies and ensuring alignment with public and governmental relations objectives. Experience in data collection, analysis, and application to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement and outreach efforts. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may not be substituted at this grade level. Additional Information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. If selected for this position, you may be required to complete the Fair Credit Act Memo, which gives consent so that one or more consumer credit reports may be obtained for employment purposes. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "HIGH". Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).