- Position Title
- Financial Program Specialist
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- PATS - OPAP-23-11968017-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 19, 2023 to Friday, June 2, 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.
5.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP/"buyout") from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
6.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
7.
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.
Assessment 1
Not RequiredWARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. The following questions will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-09 Financial Program Specialist position. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. Candidates for the GS-9 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
GS-9 Specialized Experience - monitoring, reviewing, and reconciling commitments, obligations and expenditures in support of financial and program managers while performing a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work.
Candidates for the GS-9 must possess one of the following: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 grade level in the Federal service; or a combination of graduate education AND experience equivalent the next lower GS-7 grade level that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
Select the response that best describes your experience and or education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this position as stated above.
GS-9 Specialized Experience - monitoring, reviewing, and reconciling commitments, obligations and expenditures in support of financial and program managers while performing a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work.
Candidates for the GS-9 must possess one of the following: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 grade level in the Federal service; or a combination of graduate education AND experience equivalent the next lower GS-7 grade level that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
Select the response that best describes your experience and or education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this position as stated above.
2.
Do you have experience reviewing financial data, fee payments and requests for refunds submitted by patent applicants, domestic and/or foreign business firms for completeness and proper fee entitlement?
3.
If you answered "Yes" please indicate where in your resume you meet the experience reviewing financial data, fee payments and requests for refunds submitted by patent applicants, domestic and/or foreign business firms for completeness and proper fee entitlement. If "No" type N/A
4.
Please indicate your highest level of experience examining financial documents (fee payment authorizations, debit vouchers, charge backs and statement) for proper classification of types of fees and deposit account authorization and allocation of payments.
5.
Do you have experience requesting and reviewing patent fee submissions for accuracy before processing payments and reviewing fees to identifying cause for fee overage or shortage based on fee patent codes.
6.
If you answered "Yes" please indicate where in your resume you meet the experience requesting and reviewing patent fee submissions for accuracy before processing payments and reviewing fees to identifying cause for fee overage or shortage based on fee patent codes. If "No" type N/A
7.
Please indicate the statement(s) that describes your experience with audit, refund, payment request.
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Do you have experience in reviewing legal documents for completeness, correctness and proper compliance with rules, policies, and procedures?
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If you answered "Yes" please indicate where in your resume you meet the experience in reviewing legal documents for completeness, correctness and proper compliance with rules, policies, and procedures. If "No" type N/A
10.
What is your highest level of experience gathering and evaluating complex technical and policy information?
11.
Assess your experience in evaluating program accomplishments including making recommendations on process improvements:
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in decision making and problem solving:
13.
Please indicate the statement that best describes your experience communicating effectively in an oral manner to represent the organization's policies and interest to a variety of audiences, including government staff, managers and the public:
14.
Please select the response that best describes your experience and/or ability to communicate orally with various levels of employees and management in order to obtain and provide information.
15.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved providing written reports containing technical information or other complex information, such as qualitative and/or quantitative analysis?
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If you answered "Yes" please indicate where in your resume you meet the experience providing written reports containing technical information or other complex information, such as qualitative and/or quantitative analysis. If "No" type N/A
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Please indicate the highest level of your experience communicating in writing to make recommendations, advise, and brief internal and/or external customers.