Patent Application Specialist (Reviewer)

Description This is a remote position, but successful candidates must reside in the Hampton Roads area. However, candidates are responsible for personal travel to closest USPTO office for PIV card, computer equipment, system access, training, and other contract support purposes as needed/required. Telework is subject to change based on customer needs/requirements. Duties Review data during conversion and composition to ensure compliance with quality standards and rules. Process, analyze, verify, and validate all application data is complete and accurate, identify corrective actions to complete missing application data, and ensure successful completion of the application tracking receipt of deliverables and performing quality reviews. Compare data and images to source documents. Edit documents based on the comparison with the source and the business / technical requirements. Deliver updated and final files for publication with quality review. Review and understand tasks needed for all work products and process the actions accordingly. Review, edit, correct, and supplement partially or fully transformed publication data and documents. Compare and edit captured bibliographic data. Compare and edit text content extracted from source documents to ensure accuracy with content and presentation according to the technical and business rules. Select and edit drawings and representative figures according to the business rules. Identify complex work units that have not been extracted properly and require referral (tables, mathematical formulas, and chemical structures). Evaluate resulting publication document rendering, edit text structure (addition and removal of paragraphs and titles, adjustments to claim indentation). Report onsite at company and/or government facilities as needed for training, meetings, and other work related reasons. Other duties as assigned/required. This position pays $17.94 per hour plus $5.09 per hour for health and welfare benefit. Requirements U.S. citizenship High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 1-2 years of related experience Ability to communicate both in writing and orally in English Strong attention to detail Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or similar applications/tools Ability to successfully complete skills assessment Ability to successfully complete corporate background investigations, including credit and criminal checks Ability to successfully complete government background investigation to obtain/ maintain a public trust/clearance approval Physical Demands Work is performed in an office setting. The role requires periods of standing, walking, and sitting, as well as the ability to communicate in person and by telephone. Regular use of a computer is required throughout the workday. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DTSV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, national orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary Description $17.94 per hour plus $5.09 for H&W #J-18808-Ljbffr DTSV, Inc.