- Position Title
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO- ADSR-23-12116761-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 8, 2023 to Thursday, September 21, 2023
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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
Thank you for your interest in the Emergency Management Specialist 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.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
2.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
I have independently performed hazard and vulnerability assessments and applied the findings to of the following: Continuity of Operations Plan, Occupant Emergency, Emergency Action or Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan.
4.
I have performed hazard and vulnerability assessments and applied the findings of a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and an Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP).
5.
I have provided situation reports related to any of the following: global, national, state or local events, workplace incidents, terrorist, weather or public health emergencies to an Emergency Manager.
6.
I have researched and interpreted the National Response Framework, the Federal Continuity Directive, the Federal Emergency Management Regulations, the Regulation for Occupant Emergency Programs (41 FMR 102-74) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
7.
I have created printed materials, such as brochures for emergency preparedness.
8.
I have created PowerPoint presentations on emergency information.
9.
I have designed classroom training on emergency preparedness.
10.
I have assisted in designing computer-based training on emergency preparedness.
11.
I have published articles related to emergency preparedness.
12.
I have experience utilizing an electronic emergency notification system and assisted with the creation of an after-action report.
13.
I have experience working in an emergency operations center and monitoring events that may impact an entity.
14.
I have some experience responding to emergencies in an official capacity and and/or have acted in Incident Command System role below that of Incident Commander.
15.
I have assisted with the creation of emergency messages and providing situation reports.
16.
I have extensive experience responding to emergencies in an official capacity and/or have acted in the role of Incident Commander.
17.
I have independently researched and developed an occupant emergency plan and coordinated emergency response activities based on the occupant emergency plan that I developed.
18.
I have assisted a higher-level specialist with researching and developing an occupant emergency management plan.
19.
I have independently researched and analyzed requirements to develop and implement an occupant emergency plan.
20.
I have led the execution of an entity's COOP plan during an exercise or real event.
21.
I have led the creation or led updates to an entity's COOP plan.
22.
I have extensive experience interacting on my own with agency/entity senior leadership to train and promote preparedness.
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I have some experience interacting as a team member with agency/entity leadership to train and promote preparedness.
24.
I have prepared issue papers or summary reports on organizational data that included both analysis and recommendations.
25.
I have participated in the development and formulation of information for departmental directives, policies, and procedures.
26.
I have developed briefing materials, including program goals/objectives, financial reports, performance measures, evaluations, and recommendations.