Job Opportunity: Attorney-Adviser (Intellectual Property Rights), New Delhi, India

For The International Trade Administration/Global Markets (ITA/GM) And United States Patent and Trademark Office.

About:

The International Trade Administration is the largest Federal agency helping U.S. firms compete in the global economy. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) advises the president of the United States, Secretary of Commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement. You can help us create opportunities for U.S. workers and firms by promoting international trade and intellectual property protection and enforcement. Join us in opening foreign markets to ensure compliance with trade laws and agreements. Join a winning team helping U.S. commercial interests and competitiveness of American industry at home and abroad. Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Savings Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas; generous leave accrual policy; cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowances for children if overseas.

Job Post: Attorney-Adviser (Intellectual Property Rights)

Location: New Delhi

Eligibility/ Qualification:

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Please see “Additional Information” for requirements and Conditions of Employment. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.

- Must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- Must pass pre-employment & post-employment random drug testing.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be registered with Selective Service System.
- Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment.

Responsibility: The incumbent will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (Intellectual Property Rights) in New Delhi, India for the International Trade Administration/Global Markets (ITA/GM) and United States Patent and Trademark Office. This position reports to the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Senior Commercial Officer and the USPTO IP Attaché Program Director. The latter directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent’s performance and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities.

Application process:

- Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website by CLICK HERE. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce’s application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.
- There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.
- Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.