Company Information
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Company Name: United States Patent and Trademark Office
Website: https://bit.ly/USPTO_PE

Job Information
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Job Title: Patent Examiner
Job Type: Permanent
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Do you aspire to use your engineering, science, or arts/design background to
serve on the cutting edge of innovation?

Now you can, by being the first to examine new inventions to determine and
grant patents as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO), America's Innovation Agency! We employ over 13,000
professionals, and most of them telework from home full time, from locations
across the United States!

As a federal government agency, we actively recruit and value individuals
with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities can apply to jobs in the
federal government through special hiring pathways, including Schedule A (see
more info below). Individuals with disabilities can also request reasonable
accommodations so that they have what they need to apply or perform their
jobs. Our agency strongly values diversity and employing all kinds of
professionals!

  >> EXPLORE becoming a patent examiner here: http://bit.ly/USPTO_PE [1]
  >> MEET our diverse employees here: http://bit.ly/USPTO_WhoWeAre [2]
  >> LEARN key details about the role: https://bit.ly/3dSzqIQ [3]

And, recruitment incentives (sign on bonuses) may be offered for this
position!

Being a patent examiner is a satisfying career where you can use your
art/design, science, STEM, or engineering degree for the exciting purpose of
protecting American intellectual property. As a patent examiner, you will
enjoy work-life balance, opportunities for career growth, telework options,
and meaningful professional relationships that stem from a diverse workplace
culture.

At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we know that it
takes skill to recognize ingenuity. The USPTO has ranked as one of the best
places to work in the federal government.

We currently have several open vacancies for Patent Examiners, including
vacancies specializing in:

Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Design
Electrical Engineering
Physics

Where? Work on campus or in the telework full time from the location of your
choice! The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria,
Virginia if desired. However, patent examiners may choose to perform their
duties throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

About the Role

As a U.S. patent examiner, you will use your specialized background to review
applications to determine whether patents can be granted for inventions.
Patents give inventors the right to exclude others from making or selling
their inventions for a limited time. That means that patent examiners are
critical to protecting American innovation!

Your efforts will play a critical role in giving inventors exclusive rights
over their discoveries.

As a U.S. patent examiner, you will handle these basic patent examining
functions:

Searching prior art using specialized technology systems to ensure that an
invention is new and unique. Prior art is information that has been disclosed
to the public about an invention before a given date including related
patents, published articles and public demonstrations.

Reviewing patent applications for potentially new inventions and innovations
to ensure they meet the agency's requirements.
Writing legal office actions on patentability and respond to patent
applications.

New patent examiners receive top-notch training during the first months on
the job that will give you the tools you need to be successful in your role.

  >> Ready to Apply? View the open vacancies on USAJOBS: 
https://bit.ly/3UdSQZk
[4]

Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States Citizens or 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 [5])
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.
You must be suitable for Federal Employment.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY: We love hiring individuals with disabilities, and
know that they are the largest minority group in the U.S. If you have a
disability and are interested in applying, you may be eligible for special
consideration under Schedule A. To learn more, visit
https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/hiring-people-disabilities [6], or e-mail your
interest in this job to kelly.el-yacoubi@uspto.gov [7] for application
questions or send your Schedule A letter to DisabilityHiring@uspto.gov [8]

IF YOU ARE A VETERAN: We love hiring vets! Veterans interested in applying,
please first e-mail a copy of your resume, academic transcripts and DD-214 to
hirevets@uspto.gov [9]. Applicants requesting 10-point veteran preference
(veterans with service-connected disability rating) must submit an SF-15 and
a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letter certifying the
percentage of the service-connect. To learn more, visit
http://bit.ly/USPTOVeterans [10]

Note: If you are a student finishing your degree, you still may able to
apply. Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete
qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. USPTO
requires verification of successful completion before extending a final
offer.


[1] http://bit.ly/USPTO_PE
[2] http://bit.ly/USPTO_WhoWeAre
[3] https://bit.ly/3dSzqIQ
[4] https://bit.ly/3UdSQZk
[5] http://www.sss.gov
[6] https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/hiring-people-disabilities
[7] mailto:kelly.el-yacoubi@uspto.gov
[8] mailto:DisabilityHiring@uspto.gov
[9] mailto:hirevets@uspto.gov
[10] http://bit.ly/USPTOVeterans


Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in specified field received within 9 months of starting the
role



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: All Patent Examiner vacancies
URL: https://bit.ly/3UdSQZk
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Title: Biomedical Engineering Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3SsyPN9
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Title: Chemical Engineering Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3DtP9sD
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Title: Computer Engineering Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3eYsevh
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Title: Computer Science Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3eYtgr9
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Title: Electrical Engineering Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3DtNWBB
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Title: Physics Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3xu20qO
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Title: Arts/Design Patent Examiner
URL: https://bit.ly/3zuPTuJ


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Application Form, Other
Other: Schedule A letter if you have one. Applying via Schedule A allows you to be considered through a special non-competitive hiring pathway.
Majors Desired:: Computing, Engineering, Science, Graphics/Art/Printing
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://bit.ly/3UdSQZk
Additional Instructions:
All applications must be received through USAJOBS
Create a USAJOBS account
Be sure to answer "Yes" to the question that asks if you are applying through Schedule A, if you have a Schedule A Disability Letter
For questions, email kelly.el-yacoubi@uspto.gov