DutiesProvide leadership and direction on all matters related to the development and management of technology transfer, intellectual property, and patenting and licensing programs, initiatives, and activities.Prepare and present operational and management evaluations and reports on agreements including Cooperative Research and Development, clinical trials, material transfer agreements, data transfer agreements and confidential disclosure agreements.

Develop and conduct educational programs to train scientific and administrative staff on technology transfer issues such as inventions, patents, licensing, transfer of confidential information, data, research materials, and copyrights.Provide authoritative advice, guidance, and assistance on developing and managing intellectual property, registering and managing patents, negotiating terms of agreements for technology transfer, managing and administering licenses and royalties.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S.

Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (ie, background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.

)Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.Position has an education requirement.

Please submit transcripts. QualificationsMinimum Education Requirement: In order to meet the Basic Requirements for a Supervisory Technology Transfer & Patent Specialist, GS-0601, you must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.In addition to meeting the Minimum Education Requirement, you must meet the following Qualification Requirement: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing technology transfer, intellectual property, and patenting and licensing programs for a biomedical research organization; negotiating or implementing technology transfer agreements for joint research and development projects; interpreting and advising on laws, regulations and policies impacting technology transfer, intellectual property, patenting, or licensing programs and activities; conducting training on technology transfer issues such as inventions, patents, licenses and transfer of confidential information; and assigning and directing the work of other staff. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades).

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional informationThis position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).

The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities and workplace flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), and alternative work schedules.This position is eligible for local remote work, a position designation where onsite presence is required only on an irregular or infrequent basis, not to exceed two days or 16 hours every two weeks. Your worksite (eg, home residence) must be within the same geographically defined pay locality as the location in this announcement or the location(s) you choose to be considered for when applying.

Visit OPM's page for pay locality definitions. Visit NIH's Remote Work page for more information and requirements."If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.

This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html. Help Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):1. Skill in planning, managing, and advising on technology transfer, intellectual property, patenting, and licensing programs and services.2. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to technology transfer, intellectual property, patenting, and licensing.3.

Skill in interacting with individuals and groups to accomplish complex work activities and projects.4. Ability to supervise and direct the work of other staff. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating.

Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements