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Position Title
Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW)
Agency
Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number
TMCO - OAED-23-12099292-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Monday, September 18, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
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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:
  • 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.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit) (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
3. If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed? (limit characters)
4. If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Not RequiredThank you for your interest in the Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW) position with the Business Product Delivery Office (BPDO) 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. (limit characters)
1. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the federal service. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW) at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Developing the mission, goals and vision for the Division and determines the financial and manpower resources required to accomplish the mission and vision. (limit characters)
3. Works with business customers on overall budget and priorities and justifies funding levels for continuing and improving the organizations operational capabilities. (limit characters)
4. Supports budget controls and accountability. Identifies and takes proper action regarding shortfalls and excess funding situations as they become apparent. Establishes business management controls to improve the Division's ability to respond to change and a demanding workload. (limit characters)
5. Identifies conflicting requirements and works with senior managers and stakeholders from different agencies to resolve conflicts and prioritize requirements across the agency. (limit characters)
6. Evaluates overall accomplishments of the Division and identifies operating problems, conflicting priorities, program deficiencies and potential problem areas. (limit characters)
7. Through the Branch Chiefs, directs development of corrective or preventive measures to obtain desired results. (limit characters)
8. Identifies and takes proper action regarding shortfalls and excess funding situations as they become apparent exercising due care of resources. (limit characters)
9. Establishing business management controls to improve the Division's ability to respond to resource changes and a demanding workload. (limit characters)
10. Perform duties as a Budget Organization Manager requiring the management of funding for the product line across multiple products and organizations. (limit characters)
11. Meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems that arise. (limit characters)
12. Evaluate customer feedback and work with Branch Chiefs and support staff to develop feasible course of action to resolve stakeholder concerns. (limit characters)
13. Effectively communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. (limit characters)