- Position Title
- Librarian
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-OIMS-23-11906495-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 21, 2023 to Monday, May 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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)
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?
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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 Librarian 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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In addition to the basic requirements identified in the vacancy announcement, to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12). Do you have specialized experience assisting with research and reference services in a science, technology or intellectual property field; and experience planning, designing and delivering presentations and informational products through a library setting to a variety of audiences; and experience analyzing and evaluating databases and websites to determine their effectiveness and informational accuracy in order to make recommendations for improvement and/or enhancement.
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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Provides expert technical assistance on automated approaches to research and resolve highly complex problems within the reference environment.
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Applies expert knowledge of new developments in selecting and disseminating information as it relates to reference and information research.
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Analyzes, evaluates, and prepares reports with recommendations on the results of research efforts.
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Provides in depth, highly specific information searches spanning a full range of information resources.
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Deciphers functional requirements of systems design, and awareness of current and future needs to develop functional requirements for systems appropriate to the needs of the client.
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Uses the library technology marketplace and other sources for gathering further information through a network of contacts of technological organizations.
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Works with researchers in advanced fields of knowledge and uses a wide variety of databases in order to interpret and evaluate information pertinent to specific research projects.
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Resolves a variety of complex information access problems and conveys to clients the full scope of library program resources available.
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Designs and conducts specialized training programs and briefings in support of the patent and trademark information services.
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Develops curricula to train new and experienced representatives and members of the library staff.
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Develops marketing plans and strategies to inform customers of available resources and services.
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Develops outreach and marketing programs in support of the overall mission of the library program.
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Maintains liaisons with national and/or international associations, governmental entities, or professional entities.
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Designs and conducts specialized training programs and briefings.
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Serves as a liaison with user groups, establishes cooperative links with other libraries and information centers, and maintains contact with professional library organizations.
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Trains new and experienced representatives and members of library staff.