- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-OAED-23-11802334-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Monday, May 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
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How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
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Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
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If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
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If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW) position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Do you have the following:
Experience working on a development team using programming languages such as Java, C#, Angular, SQL, AWS Lambda, or JSON to develop software and experience using Agile and DEVSECOPS methodologies to develop, test, trouble shoot and analyze applications to deliver viable product solutions.
Experience working on a development team using programming languages such as Java, C#, Angular, SQL, AWS Lambda, or JSON to develop software and experience using Agile and DEVSECOPS methodologies to develop, test, trouble shoot and analyze applications to deliver viable product solutions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Provide technical advice and guidance to product stakeholders throughout the DEVSECOPS process.
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Provide advice on planning, acquisition, design, testing, development, in production problem analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
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Manage and organize product information and team workload including facilitating daily standups, sprint planning, sprint closeout and other Agile ceremonies as required.
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Presenting the detailed status of a system's security posture to stakeholders.
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Ensure the secure development, operation, and acquisition of solutions to address strategic and business goals
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Developing and reviewing system security artifacts for a DEVSECOPS program.
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Participates with acquisition/procurement officials to develop comprehensive and accurate statements of work.
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Prepares appropriate artifact templates, Project Resource Estimation Worksheets (PREWs), status reports, etc.
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Estimate development cost accurately; negotiate on costs and timelines.