- Position Title
- Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- PATS - DCOM-23-12128161-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Monday, June 24, 2024
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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
6.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP/"buyout") from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
7.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
8.
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.
9.
Do you have any education/experience in intellectual property?
10.
Are you a current or former Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)?
11.
If you answered "Yes", to Questionnaire #3, please list your dates of employment at the USPTO. If you answered "No" to Questionnaire #3, type N/A.
12.
Have you passed the Patent Bar Exam?
13.
If you answered "Yes" to Questionnaire #1, please indicate where you obtained your education in intellectual property and/or experience in planning and conducting field of search for patent applications or in reviewing or analyzing patent applications. Please select all that apply.
14.
If you answered "Yes" please provide the date you passed the Patent Bar Exam. If you answered "No", type N/A.
Assessment 1
The following questions apply to grade levels GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11. Select the response that best describes your experience and/or education related to the basic qualification requirements of a Patent Examiner (Professional Engineering). Refer to the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement for a detailed explanation of the basic qualification requirements for this position.
1.
Select the response that best describes your experience and/or education related to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Patent Examiner (Professional Engineering), GS-1224.
2.
Candidates for the GS-7 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. This means that you must have the following level of (federal or non-federal) specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) Interpreting and applying basic electrical engineering and/or scientific principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies used in the evaluation of technology; (2) Planning and conducting technical research to draft technical papers; or (3) Applying appropriate references and case law to claimed inventions. Select the response which best describes your specialized experience requirements as defined in the statement above.
3.
Candidates for the GS-9 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. This means that you must have the following level of (federal or non-federal) specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) Interpreting and applying intermediate electrical engineering and/or scientific principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies used in the evaluation of technology; (2) Planning and conducting technical research to draft technical papers; or (3) Applying appropriate references and case law to claimed inventions. Select the response which best describes your specialized experience requirements as defined in the statement above.
4.
Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. This means that you must have the following level of (federal or non-federal) specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) Interpreting and applying advanced electrical engineering and/or scientific principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies used in the evaluation of technology; or (2) Planning and conducting technical research to draft technical papers; or (3) Applying appropriate references and case law to claimed inventions. Select the response which best describes your specialized experience requirements as defined in the statement above.
YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME AND/OR TRANSCRIPT(S). FAILURE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER(S) IN YOUR RESUME AND/OR TRANSCRIPT(S) MAY IMPACT YOU OR ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. RESPONSES OF "NA" OR "SEE RESUME AND/OR TRANSCRIPTS" TO THE BELOW QUESTIONS MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
This statement is a list of relevant technical areas. Please refer to them in order to respond to the questions following these listed areas: / Amplifiers/ Antennas / Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging / Biopsy and Body Liquid Sampling, Anatomical Characteristics and Body Movement; Guidewires / CAD, Circuit Analysis and Semiconductor Masks / Cardiac Augmentation, Detecting Heart Signals, Monitoring Plural Physiologic Data / Compression/ Decompression / Computer System Initialization, Power Control, Clocking and Synchronization / Conductors and Insulators / Control Systems / Data Processing: Vehicles, Navigation, and Relative Location / Data Processing: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio / Digital Cameras / Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices / e-Cigarettes/ Electrical Connectors / Electrical Generator or Motor Structure / Electric Heating: Induction, Capacitive, Microwave, Resistive, Laser, Arc, and Metal Heating tools / Electrical Housing / Electrical Power Distribution and Cooling / Electrostatic Capacitors / Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting / Image Analysis and Signal Processing / Lasers / Measuring and Testing / Medical Radiation, Magnetic, Electromagnetic, Incontinence, Relaxation and Fertilization Therapies / Memory / Multiplex, Telecommunications, 5G, Wireless Communications, Routing, Switching, Access Techniques, Cellular and Data Communications / Network Security/ Optical Waveguides / Optics - Measuring and Testing / Optics - Systems and Elements / Power Conversion Systems, Power Supply or Regulation Systems / Power Electronics - Safety and Protection / Radiant Energy - Charged Particles / Robot Control / Semiconductor Devices and Methods thereof / Structural Modeling and Simulation / Varied Diagnostics including Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Electroanalysis & Light Analyte Testing / Vehicle Control and Navigation: Autonomous/Semi-autonomous Vehicles, Vehicle Control/Guidance System / Video Compression / Wave Transmission Lines and Networks
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess any experience and/or education in conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles associated with any of the technical areas listed above.
6.
If you answered "Yes" to the previous Assessment Question #5, please select those technical area(s) below in which you have experience and/or education conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles. Please select all that apply.
7.
Please indicate where in your resume and/or transcript(s) is this technical experience or education conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles as selected described in the previous Assessment Question #6. To receive full credit, be sure to include specific information/examples of conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles If you answered "None of the above" in the previous Assessment Question #6, type N/A.
8.
Select the choice that describes your highest level of experience and/or education orally communicating with a wide variety of audiences (for example, professors, clients, patent professionals, superiors, or subordinates) on applying basic electrical engineering principles and concepts.
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Please indicate where in your resume and/or transcript(s) is this level of oral communication experience or education as selected in the previous Assessment Question #8. To receive full credit, be sure to include specific information/examples of the electrical engineering principles and concepts, and how this information was presented. If you do not have the oral communication experience/education, type N/A.
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10.
Select the responses that best describe your experience and/or education communicating in writing to develop documents related to electrical engineering principles and concepts. Check all that apply;
11.
Please indicate where in your resume or transcript(s) is this level of written communication experience and/or education as selected in the previous Assessment Question #10. To receive full credit, be sure to include specific information/examples of the electrical engineering principles and concepts, and how this information was presented. If you do not have the written communication experience and/or education, type N/A.
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