- Position Title
- Technical Information Specialist (Searcher)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- PATS-STIC-23-11966080-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to Wednesday, June 14, 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.
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
1.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Qualifications Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education and experience.
2.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service providing references and online search services. Experience dealing with requests that may require extensive analysis to determine the specific research area and the types of information that most directly meet the requester's needs. Do you meet this requirement?
3.
Please indicate your highest level of experience with performing detailed mechanical and biomedical engineering, design/image, and/or scientific searching using commercial databases and online resources.
4.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience in formulating and modifying search strategies.
5.
Please indicate your highest level of experience searching database systems and digital libraries.
6.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education analyzing and identifying customer information needs and resolving customer problems and concerns.
7.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience in planning, organizing, prioritizing and coordinating work.
8.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education in consulting or collaborating in teams in a scientific and technical environment to accomplish work activities and products.
9.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education providing advice and consultation to technical experts in the evaluation of their research needs, to include completing tasks such as a reference interview.
10.
Do you have experience conducting research for information through the internet for use in detailed engineering, scientific, and real-world processes?
11.
Please indicate where in your resume you show your experience conducting research for information through the internet for use in detailed engineering, scientific, and real-world processes? (Max length of 250 characters)
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12.
Select the following database system and digital libraries that you are proficient in ("Proficient means you understand the nuances and capabilities of the system and have utilized a major part of the system's functionality as a regular part of the job). (Check all that apply).
13.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education in developing, delivering, and communicating training and information on technical topics.
14.
Select the statements that describe your ability to communicate in writing with individuals at all levels and across organizational lines:
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.