- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW/INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-OAED-23-11857667-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to Tuesday, March 21, 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.
4.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
5.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
6.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP/"buyout") from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
Preferences
1.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
3.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
4.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist 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.
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-12 grade level. Your responses to the following questions must be supported in your resume.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO)?
2.
Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level managing and organizing product information and team workload using Agile ceremonies throughout the DEVSECOPS process?
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
3.
Develops and review system security artifacts for a DEVSECOPS program.
4.
Presents the detailed status of a system's security posture to stakeholders.
5.
Ensures the secure development, operation, and acquisition of solutions to address strategic and business goals.
6.
Provides advice on planning, acquisition, design, testing, development, in production problem analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
7.
Manages and organize product information and team workload including facilitating daily standups, sprint planning, sprint closeout and other Agile ceremonies as required.
8.
Advises customers on software and/or hardware needs as it relates to new technology and recommendation for modification.
9.
Participates with acquisition/procurement officials to develop comprehensive and accurate statements of work.
10.
Estimates development cost accurately; negotiate on costs and timelines.
11.
Review quality of work delivered.
12.
Identifies and resolves contractor and vendor performance issues.