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Position Title
Patent Examiner (Chemistry)
Agency
Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number
PATS - CP-23-12176222-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to Monday, June 24, 2024
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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.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit) (limit characters)
3. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
4. If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed? (limit characters)
5. If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following questions will apply to grade levels GS-07, GS-09 and GS-11 and will require you to select the response that best describes your experience and/or education related to the basic qualification requirements of a Patent Examiner (Chemistry). Refer to the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement for a detailed explanation of the basic qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the response that best describes your education related to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Patent Examiner (Chemistry), GS-1224. Refer to the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement for a detailed description of the basic qualification requirements. (limit characters)
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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) interpreting and applying basic chemistry 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience can be found in the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement.Select the response which best describes your possession of the specialized experience requirements defined in the statement above. (limit characters)
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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) Interpreting and applying intermediate chemistry 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience can be found in the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement.Select the response which best describes your possession of the specialized experience requirements defined in the statement above. (limit characters)
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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing at least one of the following functions: (1) Interpreting and applying advanced chemistry 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience can be found in the "Qualifications and Evaluations" section of the job announcement. Select the response which best describes your possession of the specialized experience requirements defined in the statement above. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
This statement is a list of relevant technical areas. Please refer to them in order to respond to the questions following these listed areas:   /A. Biomedicinal Chemistry / B. Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Compositions / C. Carbohydrate Chemistry / D. Polymers w/ Non-Reactant Materials / E. Organometallics and Industrial Chemistry / F. Polymer Blend/Alloy / G. Chemical Analyzers / H. In Vivo Diagnostic Agents / I. Liposomes and Nanoparticles / J. Combinatorial and Computational Chemistry / K. Bioacting Plant, Microbial and Animal Extracts / L. Polymer Recovery & Recycling / M. Polymers: with non-Ethylenic Monomers / N. Magnetic/Luminescent Composition / O. Small Peptides / P. Chemical Reactors / Q. Compositions: Cleaning / R. Ink/Cellulose Composition

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you possess any education and/or experience in conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles associated with any of the technical areas listed above. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
7. Please indicate where in your resume and/or transcript(s) is this technical experience and/or education conducting research, analysis, and application of scientific principles as selected 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. If you answered "None of the above" in the previous Assessment Question #6, type N/A. (limit characters)
8. Select the choice that describes your highest level of experience and/or education with interpersonal communication across a wide variety of audiences (for example, professors, clients, patent professionals, clients, patent professionals, superiors, or subordinates) on applying basic chemistry principles and concepts. (limit characters)
9. Please indicate where in your resume and/or transcript(s) is this level of interpersonal 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 chemistry principles and concepts, and how this information was presented. If you do not have the interpersonal communication experience/education, type N/A. (limit 255 characters)
10. Select the responses that best describe your experience and/or education communicating in writing to develop documents related to chemistry principles and concepts. Check all that apply; (limit characters)
11. Please indicate where in your resume and/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 special information/examples of the chemistry principles and concepts, and how this information was presented. If you do not have the written communication experience and/or education, type N/A. (limit 255 characters)