Technical Writer

Patent and Trademark Office•Alexandria, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Commissioner for Patents, Deputy Commissioner for Patents, Office of Application Processing for Patents (OAPP), Office of Data Management (ODM). The Patents business unit examines applications and grants patents to eligible applicants, publishes and disseminates patent information, records patent assignments, and maintains U.S. and foreign patent search files. The Technical Writer researches, drafts, edits, formats, and maintains internal documentation related to patent data content and ODM operations. The worksite is in Alexandria, Virginia, and in-person presence is required for on-site functions. Situational telework may be available under agency policy and business-unit discretion; the agency currently allows 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen or national.
Demonstrate the job-related competencies in the resume and application responses.
Meet the definition of specialized experience and all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Meet time-in-grade or time-in-band requirements by the announcement closing date, unless an applicable exception applies.
Have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service, including developing, editing, and maintaining clear and accurate technical and procedural documents; managing document revisions, version control, distribution records, templates, and updates; and gathering and validating information from subject-matter experts and staff and translating technical and operational processes into internal guidance.
Meet the Technical Writing and Editing Series 1083 basic requirement: 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field, including at least one course above the introductory level; for technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, equivalent vocational or educational training above high school may qualify. For GS-5 positions, qualifying general experience may meet the basic requirement.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Complete a one-year probationary period if required.

Responsibilities

Research, draft, edit, format, and maintain internal documentation related to patent data content and ODM operations.
Draft, edit, and maintain data content bulletins, procedural notices, work instructions, reference guides, and related internal documentation.
Gather, review, and verify information from subject-matter experts, branch leadership, and operational staff to ensure written materials are accurate, current, and complete.
Maintain version control, revision history, and distribution records for recurring bulletins and controlled documentation.