- Position Title
- Legal Instruments Examiner (ESU)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-DCTO-23-11913930-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 26, 2023 to Monday, June 12, 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
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in our Legal Instrument Examiner (ESU) position within 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.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Legal Instrument Examiner (ESU) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Please select the response that best describes your experience verifying all required actions have been completed.
3.
Please select the response that best describes your experience verifying documents have been entered into the automated systems, enters any missing data and makes changes as needed.
4.
Please select the response that best describes your experience modifying or re-classifyng documents as needed.
5.
Please select the response that best describes your experience updating the case based on directions, making corrections, and forwarding for review.
6.
Please select the response that best describes your experience reviewing notices from the supervisor for requested changes or instructions.
7.
Please select the response that best describes your experience entering appropriate data and codes to clear or re-suspend the file.
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience preparing office actions or withdrawals as appropriate when deficiencies are found.
9.
Please select the response that best describes your experience checking fees and forwarding information about discrepancies to the Trademark finance office as needed.
10.
Please select the response that best describes your experience reviewing suspensions to determine the reason for suspension and investigates whether status has changed.
11.
Please select the response that best describes your experience forwarding inquiry to the supervisor when appropriate.
12.
Please select the response that best describes your experience notifying other Trademark offices when actions are needed.