Supervisory Training & Development Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$169,279–$197,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Background Investigation, Business Analysis, Data Collection, Distance Learning, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Establish Priorities, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Genetics, Government Organizations, Intellectual Property (IP), Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Windows NT, Military, Needs Assessment, Patents, Peace Corps, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Property Rights, Publications, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy, Trademarks, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, US Patent and Trademark Offices, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago

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This position is located in the Office of Patent Training (OPT). As Supervisory Training & Development Specialist, you serve as an authoritative resource for OPT in conducting training needs assessments, developing training strategies, integrating technology into distance learning, supporting leadership and team-building efforts for patent managers and executives, and designing, developing, and evaluating agency training and education programs.

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This position is located in the Office of Patent Training (OPT). As Supervisory Training & Development Specialist, you serve as an authoritative resource for OPT in conducting training needs assessments, developing training strategies, integrating technology into distance learning, supporting leadership and team-building efforts for patent managers and executives, and designing, developing, and evaluating agency training and education programs.

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n Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 24, 2026n

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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Military spouses, Veterans; Applications will be accepted from current Federal employees serving on career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, persons eligible under special hiring authorities including Schedule A and VEOA, and CTAP/ICTAP eligible candidates in the local commuting area.

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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 calendar year.

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  • Serve as an adult education expert and advisor for training and developmental programs based on organizational needs assessments or stated goals. nt
  • Develop, plan, and conduct training needs assessments and organizational analyses of business units to evaluate areas for improvement. nt
  • Coordinate and collaborate with faculty and staff of OPT to ensure recognized leadership methodologies and competencies. nt
  • Exercise leadership and expertise in the integration of technology to enhance training and shape employee engagement programs. nt
  • Serve as an expert facilitator of focus sessions, discussions, interviews to obtain in-person data collection for feedback assessment. nt
  • Be responsible for a full range of supervisory duties, plans work to be accomplished, set priorities, make work assignments, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. n

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  • Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals. n
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  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. n
  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. n
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n 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 General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)n

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If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to General Schedule Qualifications Policies for more information. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

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nSpecial Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education''s website - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

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Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.

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nThis is a Non Bargaining Unit position.

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nThis is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "High Risk".

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nBackground 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.

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nThe USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website.

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nSupervisory Probationary Period-If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year supervisory probationary period.

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nAll Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

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nRelocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.

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nCTAP 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.

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nCTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the ''Required Documents'' section of this announcement.

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nMore 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.

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nAll application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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nUSPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodations.

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nThe United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, 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 via email (oeeo@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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n Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the job announcement. Any experience claimed in a cover letter should be substantiated by information contained in your resume. A HR Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the hiring official.

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nSubject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position based on the competencies identified in the job announcement. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with each competency. SMEs will review only the information contained in your resume; embedded links and external references will not be accessed.

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nThe assessment will evaluate you on the following general/technical competencies required to perform the job; please do not provide a separate written response:

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  • Accountability
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nThe best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. If referred all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official, due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR xc2xa7 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you''ve answered, which may affect your overall final score.

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nIf you are invited for an interview, you will be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

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  • Resume: All applicants are required to submit a two-page resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES). Resumes exceeding this limit will not be considered eligible. Please submit only one resume. Only the document uploaded under the "Resume "section as the "Document Type" will be reviewed to assess your qualifications and for evaluation purposes. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year (MM/YY - MM/YY) and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Resume should clearly state your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. nt
  • Professional or Academic References: Provide 2-3 professional/academic references (name, phone, email); one must be your current supervisor. We''ll notify you before contacting them. nt
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): For current and/or former Federal employees, your status eligibility and highest permanent grade/step/salary held in the Federal service will be validated with a copy of your most recent (NON AWARDSF-50), "Notification of Personnel Action" so that we may verify your time-in-grade. n

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n1. Performance Appraisal: Recent performance appraisal with supervisor''s signature showing the official final rating of record and copy of incentive award(s). In cases where the performance appraisal is incomplete or unavailable, applicants may provide explanation of the reasons.

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  • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location; nt
  • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential. n

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  • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; nt
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You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.

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nIf you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page. Once you have gathered all of the required information and are ready to begin the application process, click the "APPLY" button at the right side of the page. You will then be directed away from USAJobs to the Department of Commerce application site for USPTO. You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration.

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nTo return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, then select "Update Application."

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nIf you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! OPM has a Help feature on each page. Use this option when you need assistance.

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nAll required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs "Saved Documents" feature.

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nPersonally Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as information that can be traced back to a specific individual and potentially compromise their security or privacy. Examples of PII include: date of birth, Social Security Number, and place of birth.

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nPlease ensure that you have removed all Personally Identifiable Information from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your applications material.

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You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application.

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nYou will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:

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nAfter all application packages have been received, we will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and you may be contacted for follow-up supplemental documentation. It is the applicant''s responsibility to provide any supplemental documents or information requested by the Office of Human Resources within the allocated timeframes.

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nYou will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans'' preference, disability, etc.). You can check the status of your application by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the "Notification Settings" to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

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nThe United States Patent and Trademark Office offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) and Telework Program are available to eligible employees.

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  • Professional or Academic References: Provide 2-3 professional/academic references (name, phone, email); one must be your current supervisor. We''ll notify you before contacting them. nt
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): For current and/or former Federal employees, your status eligibility and highest permanent grade/step/salary held in the Federal service will be validated with a copy of your most recent (NON AWARDSF-50), "Notification of Personnel Action" so that we may verify your time-in-grade. n

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n1. Performance Appraisal: Recent performance appraisal with supervisor''s signature showing the official final rating of record and copy of incentive award(s). In cases where the performance appraisal is incomplete or unavailable, applicants may provide explanation of the reasons.

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This position is located in the Office of Patent Training (OPT). As Supervisory Training & Development Specialist, you serve as an authoritative resource for OPT in conducting training needs assessments, developing training strategies, integrating technology into distance learning, supporting leadership and team-building efforts for patent managers and executives, and designing, developing, and evaluating agency training and education programs.

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