Office of the SecretaryOS/OCIO-2015-0018https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411047600?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110476008/3/201515/15This position is located in the Office of Secretary, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Immediate Office, Office of Cyber Security. As the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of Departmental main campus and enterprise wide security project management and operations. In this capacity, the incumbent aligns major campus and enterprise wide IT security strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. The incumbent consults agency management on threats, risks and vulnerabilities of IT programs throughout the agency. Plans, develops, and coordinates enterprise wide information security projects and strategies including incident response, cyber hygiene, information assurance monitoring, and/or computer forensics procedures. This position is perfect for the experienced Information Technology Specialist (InfoSec) with excellent leadership, organization, and interpersonal communication skills and enjoys working in a professional environment.Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (InfoSec), GS-2210-15 (Direct Hire)District of Columbia, District of Columbia;Washington DC, District of ColumbiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$158,700.00$126,245.0022107/28/2015THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT'S (OPM) DELEGATED DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY AND IS OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. UNDER THIS AUTHORITY, COMPETITIVE RATING, RANKING, AND VETERANS' PREFERENCE PROCEDURES DO NOT APPLY. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. *This announcement will close when 200 applications have been received OR on August 3, 2015, whichever comes first.*Career/Career-ConditionalFull-time PermanentPatent and Trademark OfficeERTO-2015-0006https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411049300?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110493008/28/201501/01The Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Administration provides executive level direction for trademark policy related to public and internal Information Technology (IT) programs and activities from a strategic and tactical perspective as they relate to planning the implementation of electronic filing systems, web services and tools for the Trademark Organization, the interactions between the USPTO and its stakeholders and customers, and interactions with external Intellectual Property (IP) Organizations/Offices (with respect to Trademark IT systems and content). This support includes participating in legal policy and process issues related to strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, identifying agency and business IT priorities, coordinating IT development and implementation methodologies, workforce planning, trademark policy and standards development, and knowledge management.Deputy Commissioner for Trademark AdministrationAlexandria, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceESPer Year$183,300.00$121,956.0003407/28/2015Applications will be accepted from all qualified candidates.PermanentFull TimeNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTOISM-2015-0059https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411055900?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110559008/3/201504/04Incumbent will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) in the Customer Access and Support Division of the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) ZP-2210-IVGaithersburg, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$148,020.00$90,823.0022107/28/2015All qualified U.S. citizens. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.Full-timePermanentPatent and Trademark OfficeCIO-2015-0268https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411086800?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110868008/10/201514/14The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. Our efforts have provided inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries. It's an effort that continues to contribute to a strong global economy, to encourage investment in innovation and to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit for the 21st century. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 12,000 employees, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, IT specialists, etc. all dedicated to accomplishing the USPTOs mission, vision, strategic goals and guiding principles. For more information about the USPTO, please visit the USPTO Careers Website . This position is also being announced under the USPTOs Merit Promotion Program, the Job Announcement Number is CIO-2015-0269 . Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible for consideration under the Merit Promotion Program. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary and Director on the application of information technology (IT) to support and improve the Agencys business processes. The CIO directs the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and operation of the USPTO automated information systems and the development of supporting strategic and operational plans; manages the USPTO computer facilities, equipment, and telecommunications network; manages development, maintenance, and dissemination of patent and trademark information to the public; serves as the Agencys Senior Information Technology (IT) official, and provides administrative and policy direction to the organizational elements reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The Office of Information Management Services (OIMS) delivers quality information products and services to meet the needs of the agency, public, and the intellectual property community in general. The Office provides access to collections of patents, trademarks, and related information through multiple access mediums; and promotes dissemination of information to the public on the use of patent and trademark information systems. The Office provides agency-wide support of software and hardware to ensure that data collection efforts run smoothly.IT Specialist (CUSTSPT) - Call Center Manager - DEAlexandria, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$139,523.00$107,325.0022107/27/2015Applications will be accepted from all United States Citizens and Nationals.This is a Full-Time, PermanentCareer/Career-Conditional appointment in the Competitive Service.National Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTEMSS-2015-0008https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411091800?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110918008/6/201503/03Incumbent will assist the lead Direct Digital Controls (DDC) Technician assuring heating, ventilation and air conditioning, HVAC networks, building automation systems, HVAC IT security, IT updates and patches, programming, HVAC automation user accounts, trends, alarms and calibration at the NIST Boulder, CO campus. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Engineering Technician, ZT-0802-IIIBoulder, ColoradoDepartment Of CommerceZTPer Year$74,364.00$51,947.0008027/28/2015All qualified U.S. citizensFull-timePermanentBureau of the CensusASD-2015-0031https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411094100?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4110941008/5/201513/13Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as ASD-2015-0030. (Click here if you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply. This position is in the competitive service. This vacancy is for a IT Specialist (Systems Analysis) position in the Enterprise Content Management Branch, Application Services Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. More than one position can be filled within the U.S. Census Bureau under this announcement. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position may be filled through means other than the competitive process.IT Specialist (Systems Analysis), GS-2210-13, CENSUS-D-DMMWashington DC, District of Columbia;Suitland, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$118,069.00$90,823.0022107/28/2015All qualified United States citizens.Competitive Service: Career or Career ConditionalFull-TimeNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNTIA-FRNA-2015-0191https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411111000?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4111110008/11/201505/05FirstNet is responsible for developing proposals for deploying a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network that will provide high speed wireless telecommunications services to more than 60,000 public safety organizations throughout the country, including fire fighters, police, emergency medical services, hospitals, ambulance services, and other public and private entities with emergency response responsibilities. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Assignment Procedures (MAP) vacancy number: NTIA-FRNA-2015-0192. Applicants who wish to be considered under MAP must apply to both vacancies separately. This position is located in the Office of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The incumbent will work as a Supervisory Auditor overseeing FirstNet's internal controls and financial management policy development in the areas of budget, management of financial operations, and accounting systems. A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.Supervisory Auditor (DEU)Reston, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceZAPer Year$158,700.00$126,245.0005117/28/2015All qualified United States citizensCompetitive: Career or Career-ConditionalFull Time/PermanentNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNTIA-FRNA-2015-0166https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411247300?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4112473008/4/201504/04This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Assignment Procedures (MAP) vacancy number: NTIA-FRNA-2015-0167. Applicants who wish to be considered under Merit Assignment Procedures must apply to both vacancies separately. This position is located in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). FirstNet is an independent authority within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that is responsible for building deploying, operating, and maintaining a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network. FirstNet is governed by a 15 member Board that has significant experience in Wireless Telecommunications, Business, Technology, and Public Safety. FirstNet is responsible for developing proposals for deploying a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network that will provide high speed wireless telecommunications services to more than 60,000 public safety organizations throughout the country, including fire fighters, police, emergency medical services, hospitals, ambulance services, and other public and private entities with emergency response responsibilities. The incumbent in this position will report to the Director of Public Affairs and will be responsible for leading and guiding a team in the development and implementation of communication programs. The incumbent will also be responsible for planning, directing and executing media relations efforts to inform and educate the general and specialized publics about FirstNet programs, activities, policies and accomplishments. A one-year probationary period may be required.Lead Public Affairs Specialist (DEU) (Public Information Officer)Reston, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceZAPer Year$139,523.00$90,823.0010357/29/2015All qualified United States citizensCompetitive: Career or Career ConditionalFull Time/PermanentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPH-15-JM-1386254https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/403551500?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4035515008/4/201502/02This Administrative Support Analyst ZA-0301-02 position is with the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Air Resources Laboratory's Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division (ATDD) in Oak Ridge, TN. This position provides support to senior managers and the management and program analyst with regards to contract development and implementation. Who May Apply : U.S. Citizens and Nationals, Merit Promotion candidates, and those eligible for noncompetitive appointments or special hiring authorities. You are eligible under Merit Promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointment in the excepted service and under an Interchange Agreement. * Former Federal status employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous Federal service. * Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). * Veterans eligible for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), who are preference eligible or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service. * Veterans eligible for a non-competitive appointment under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority, who are preference eligible or recently separated from the military. Applies to grades GS-11 (or equiv.) and below. * Individuals with disabilities under Schedule A hiring authority - Refer to "Other Information" section for eligibility details. * Applicants entitled to non-competitive appointment authorities or special hiring authorities, e.g., Peace Corps; Americorps VISTA, Boren Fellows; military spouse preference; and applicants who previously held, or currently hold, this grade with at least the same promotion potential of ZA-02/GS-10 (SF-50(s) must show proof of this), etc. Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement if they become available.Administrative Support AnalystOak Ridge, TennesseeDepartment Of CommerceZAPer Year$69,289.00$48,403.0003017/29/2015US Citizens and Status CandidatesFull TimePermanentBureau of the CensusADDP-2015-0051https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411306200?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4113062008/7/201513/13Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as ADDP-2015-0050. (Click here if you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply. This position is in the competitive service. This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (Systems Analysis) position in the Demographic Surveys Division, Associate Director for Demographic Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. More than one position can be filled within the U.S. Census Bureau under this announcement. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses may be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is a re-announcement of a vacancy. Applicants who applied under announcement ( ADDP-2015-0048 ) need to reapply under this announcement in order to be considered. This position may be filled through means other than the competitive process.IT Specialist (Systems Analysis), GS-2210-13, Census-D-JLWashington DC, District of Columbia;Suitland, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$118,069.00$90,823.0022107/30/2015All qualified United States citizens.Competitive Service: Career or Career ConditionalFull TimeNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationOAR-ESRL-2015-0005https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411307700?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4113077008/5/201503/03The Physical Sciences Division (PSD) of the OAR Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) in Boulder, Colorado conducts weather and climate research to observe and understand Earth's physical environment, and to improve weather and climate predictions on global-to-local scales. The position is located in the David Skaggs Research Center, Department of Commerce Campus in Boulder, Colorado. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-03 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. *A three year probationary period may be required. *Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. *This position is not in the bargaining unit NOTES: *This vacancy may be used to fill other Meterologist, 1340, ZP-03 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).Meteorologist (Research), ZP-1340-03 (DE/CR)Boulder, ColoradoDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$97,938.00$62,850.0013407/29/2015All qualified United States Citizens or Nationals.Career/Career-ConditionalPermanentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPH-15-RH-1455615https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/409731800?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4097318008/7/201503/04Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens and Nationals, and merit promotion candidates. You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointment in the excepted service and under an Interchange Agreement. * Former Federal status employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous Federal service. * Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). * Veterans eligible for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), who are preference eligible or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service. * Individuals with disabilities under Schedule A hiring authority - Refer to "Other Information" section for eligibility details. * Applicants entitled to non-competitive appointment authorities or special hiring authorities, e.g., Peace Corps; Americorps VISTA, Boren Fellows; military spouse preference; and applicants who previously held, or currently hold, this grade with the same promotion potential (or equivalent pay band) or higher (SF-50(s) must show proof of this), etc. Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement if they become available.Business Analyst- Project ManagerSilver Spring, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$139,523.00$63,722.0022107/28/2015US Citizens and Status CandidatesFull TimePermanentBureau of Economic AnalysisBEA-RPD-2015-0014https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411324900?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4113249008/6/201502/03BEAs mission, to promote a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost effective manner, is implemented through collecting data, conducting research and analysis, developing and implementing estimation methodologies, and disseminating data. The data produced by BEA are among the most important tools used by fiscal and monetary policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch, including the Council of Economic Advisers, the Federal Reserve, the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Treasury. BEA is consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal government. We provide outstanding benefits, training, advancement opportunities, and a comfortable, healthy and efficient work environment. BEA is a moderately sized agency, with all staff housed together in one location and is largely comprised of economists, accountants, statisticians, and information technology professionals. If you are looking to make an impact applying top-flight analytical skills to measure and understand the nations economy, BEA is the right place for you. To learn more about working at BEA or to see open positions, please visit our Web site . BEA is currently located in downtown Washington, DC, near McPherson Square. In the spring of 2016, BEA will be relocating to a new space within the Suitland Federal Center in Suitland, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to Metro and other public transportation options, in addition to well-designed, conducive work environments. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as BEA-RPD-2015-0013 . Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. This position is in the competitive service. One year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position.Economist, ZP-0110-II/III, BEA-D-VFPDistrict of Columbia, District of ColumbiaDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$99,296.00$52,668.0001107/29/2015All qualified United States citizens.Competitive Services: Career or Career ConditionalFull-Time, PermanentNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTOFPM-2015-0020https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411369900?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4113699008/12/201504/04This position will troubleshoot, manage, develop, design, and plan power distribution and lighting systems and other electrical improvements in Research and Development facilities for maintenance, renovation and construction. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Electrical Engineer, ZP-0850-IV (GS-13/14 equivalent)Gaithersburg, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$139,523.00$90,823.0008507/30/2015All qualified U.S. citizensFull-time, CompetitivePermanentNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTOISM-2015-0062https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411389600?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4113896008/12/201504/04Incumbent will serve as an IT Specialist in the Applications Systems Division of the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.IT Specialist ZP-2210-IV (GS-13/14 equivalent) TERMGaithersburg, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$139,523.00$90,823.0022107/30/2015All qualified U.S. citizensFull-timeTerm Not to Exceed 2 yearsNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTMML-2015-0096https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411414400?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4114144008/5/201503/03Incumbent will work in the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory maintaining and operating a core synthetic chemistry facility. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Research Chemist, ZP-1320-III (GS-11/12 equivalent)Gaithersburg, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZPPer Year$99,296.00$63,722.0013207/30/2015All qualified U.S. citizens. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.Full-timePermanentNational Technical Information ServiceNTIS-2015-0027https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411439200?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4114392008/5/201515/15This position is located in the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) located in Alexandria, VA. This position serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer responsible for the overall management, operational security, and operation of the IT networks, systems and telecommunications, while implementing the organization's missions and objectives. In addition, the incumbent work with the CIO, Associate Directors, and the Director of NTIS in the development of strategic and operational plans for the NTIS mission. Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NTIS with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Supervisory Information Technology Specialist/Deputy Chief Information Officer, GS-2210-15Alexandria, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$158,700.00$126,245.0022107/30/2015All qualified U.S. citizens. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NTIS has a severe shortage of candidates.Full Time, CompetitivePermanentCommerce, International Trade AdministrationITA-I&A-2015-0030https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411468300?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4114683008/6/201511/13This position is located in the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA). The incumbent will be part of a team that provides substantive economic analysis of international trade, investment, employment, and productivity issues that affect the competitiveness of U.S. companies. This position is responsible for planning and carrying out economic research, analyzing findings, and preparing reports presenting results. The initial and primary selection(s) of candidates referred to management will be used to fill vacancies in the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA). Thereafter, managers within the various business units of ITA may consider and utilize the certificate with the remaining referred candidates to fill vacancies within their business unit. The business units are Executive & Administration, Enforcement & Compliance, Intellectual Property Rights and Global Markets.International Economist (DEU)Washington DC, District of ColumbiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$118,069.00$63,722.0001107/30/2015All qualified United States citizens. THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED CONCURRENTLY UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES (MAP) AND IS OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER (MAP) PROCEDURES, YOU MUST APPLY UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. ITA-I&A-2015-0029.Competitive Service; Career/Career-ConditionalFull-time/PermanentPatent and Trademark OfficeOGC-2015-0021https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411493900?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4114939008/13/201515/15The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. Our efforts have provided inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries. It's an effort that continues to contribute to a strong global economy, to encourage investment in innovation and to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit for the 21st century. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 12,000 employees, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, IT specialists, etc. all dedicated to accomplishing the USPTOs mission, vision, strategic goals and guiding principles. For more information about the USPTO, please visit the USPTO Careers Website . The Office of the Solicitor, a division of the Office of General Counsel, is seeking an experienced and talented individual to serve as a General Attorney. The Office of Solicitor serves as legal counsel to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on intellectual property law matters. The Office of the Solicitor also assists the USPTO's Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) to prosecute practitioners charged with misconduct under the Agency's rules of professional conduct. The work is challenging, the atmosphere is professional, and the diverse attorneys enjoy a high quality of work life rarely found in the legal field.General AttorneyAlexandria, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$158,700.00$126,245.0009057/30/2015Applications will be accepted from all United States Citizens and Nationals.This is a Full-Time, PermanentExcepted Service Appointment.Commerce, International Trade AdministrationITA-TPFCS-2015-0042https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/411498400?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4114984008/29/201500/00The International Trade Administration (ITA) is looking for an energetic, innovative executive who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission driven organization as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia in the Global Markets business unit. The ideal candidate will have experience with all matters concerning international economics, trade, investment, and commercial policy and programs with respect to Asia. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience applying forward-thinking leadership in promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence. ITA is the Federal agency responsible for working with the industry to promote American exports and expand international trade through the development of partnerships, monitoring of and compliance with trade agreements, and other trade related services, as well as coordinating the Federal role in attracting international investment into the United States. ITA is a globally-based bureau of the Department of Commerce and includes 109 offices in the United States, 126 offices in 78 countries, and approximately 2400 employees.Deputy Assistant Secretary for AsiaWashington DC, District of ColumbiaDepartment Of CommerceESPer Year$183,300.00$121,956.0011017/30/2015Applications will be accepted from all qualified individuals (U.S. Citizens only).This is a full-time position in the Senior Executive Service (SES).This is a Permanent SES position.Patent and Trademark OfficeOHR-2015-0037https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410319500?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4103195008/3/201511/13Come work for the USPTO, we have been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government(R)! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. Our efforts have provided inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries. It's an effort that continues to contribute to a strong global economy, to encourage investment in innovation and to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit for the 21st century. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 12,000 employees, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, IT specialists, etc. all dedicated to accomplishing the USPTOs mission, vision, strategic goals and guiding principles. For more information about the USPTO, please visit the USPTO Careers Website .Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations) DEAlexandria, VirginiaDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$118,069.00$63,722.0002017/20/2015Applications will be accepted from all United States Citizens and Nationals.This is a Full-Time, PermanentCareer/Career-Conditional appointment in the Competitive Service.National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPH-15-JL-1447458 DE/MPhttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/408729600?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4087296008/4/201505/07This position is located in the N ational Centers for Environmental Prediction/NCEP Central Operations/ Production Management Branch. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens and Nationals, and merit promotion candidates. You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointment in the excepted service and under an Interchange Agreement. * Former Federal status employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous Federal service. * Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). * Veterans eligible for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), who are preference eligible or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service. * Veterans eligible for a non-competitive appointment under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority, who are preference eligible or recently separated from the military. Applies to grades GS-11 and below. * Individuals with disabilities under Schedule A hiring authority - Refer to "Other Information" section for eligibility details. * Applicants entitled to non-competitive appointment authorities or special hiring authorities, e.g., Peace Corps; Americorps VISTA, Boren Fellows; military spouse preference; and applicants who previously held, or currently hold, this grade with the same promotion potential or higher (SF-50(s) must show proof of this), etc. Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement if they become available.IT SpecialistSilver Spring, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$60,827.00$39,175.0022107/22/2015US Citizens and Status CandidatesFull TimePermanentBureau of the CensusGEO-2015-0022https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410473400?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4104734007/30/201514/14Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as GEO-2015-0021, Supervisory IT Specialist, GS-2210-14, CENSUS-M-MF. (Click here if you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply. This position is in the competitive service. A U.S. Census Bureau Term employee with career status who is selected for this position will receive a permanent appointment. This vacancy is for a Supervisory IT Specialist position in the Address Update Systems Branch, Geography Division, located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. More than one position can be filled within the U.S. Census Bureau under this announcement. One year probationary period may be required. This is a supervisory position. If not already completed, the selectee will need to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. Relocation expenses may be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.Supervisory IT Specialist, GS-2210-14, CENSUS-D-MFWashington DC, District of Columbia;Suitland, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceGSPer Year$139,523.00$107,325.0022107/22/2015All qualified United States citizens.Competitive Service: Career or Career ConditionalFull TimeNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPH-15-JL-1457195 DE/MPhttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/409885000?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4098850008/7/201503/03This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens and Nationals, and merit promotion candidates. You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. * Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointment in the excepted service and under an Interchange Agreement. * Former Federal status employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous Federal service. * Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). * Veterans eligible for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), who are preference eligible or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service. * Veterans eligible for a non-competitive appointment under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority, who are preference eligible or recently separated from the military. Applies to grades GS-11 and below. * Individuals with disabilities under Schedule A hiring authority - Refer to "Other Information" section for eligibility details. * Applicants entitled to non-competitive appointment authorities or special hiring authorities, e.g., Peace Corps; Americorps VISTA, Boren Fellows; military spouse preference; and applicants who previously held, or currently hold, this grade with the same promotion potential or higher ( SF-50(s) must show proof of this), etc. Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement if they become available.Acquisition Management SpecialistSilver Spring, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZAPer Year$99,296.00$91,392.0011017/20/2015US Citizens and Status CandidatesFull TimePermanentNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNISTOHRM-2015-0022https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410557400?PostingChannelID=RESTAPI4105574007/31/201502/02This is a Recent Graduate position in the Pathways Program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Human Resources Management, Operations and Strategic Programs Division, Staffing Team. The individual selected for this position will perform management advisory services in the areas of staffing, classification, organizational structure, position management, and pay flexibilities. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.Pathways (Recent Graduate) Human Resources Specialist, ZA-0201-II (GS-7/9 equivalent)Gaithersburg, MarylandDepartment Of CommerceZAPer Year$75,395.00$43,057.0002017/22/2015Individuals who have completed, within the previous 2 years, a degree or certificate from a qualifying institution. (Exception: A veteran, who due to military service obligations was unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree, has as much as 6 years after degree completion to apply.)Full-timeProgram Duration is 1 Year488