- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/DATAMGT)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO - OCTO-24-12190498-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to Tuesday, November 28, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a former federal employee who held a career appointment in the competitive service OR who held a career-conditional appointment (and is within 3 years of the date of separation or is a preference eligible) and who has never held the full performance level of this position?
OR
Are you a current federal employee in the competitive service who has never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
OR
Are you a current federal employee in the competitive service who has never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Block #24 Tenure 1 or 2); AND, status in the competitive service (Block #34 Position Occupied is 1).
5.
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.
6.
Are you eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or other similar authority?
For more information on interchange agreements and similar authorities, click here.
For more information on interchange agreements and similar authorities, click here.
7.
Are you a spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who has orders specifying a permanent change of station (not for training), OR a spouse of a 100% disabled service member injured while on active duty, OR an un-remarried widow/widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty?
8.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
- OR -
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
- OR -
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
- OR -
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
- OR -
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
9.
Are you a current or former Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
10.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
11.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
12.
Which of the following best represents your awards history? (Awards include superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, and other equivalent awards.)
13.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you identified in the "Career or Career-Conditional Highest Full Performance Level". Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
14.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
15.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
16.
If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
17.
If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Click on the following appointment types for additional information:
Permanent, career, competitive service
Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)
Excepted Service
Temporary
Term
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Click on the following appointment types for additional information:
Permanent, career, competitive service
Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)
Excepted Service
Temporary
Term
18.
If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "not applicable" if this does not apply to you.
19.
If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
20.
Which of the following best represents your recent performance appraisal rating?
21.
If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY.
22.
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.
23.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
24.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP/"buyout") from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
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 Information Technology (SYSANALYSIS/DATAMGT) 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.
Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Your responses to the following questions must be supported in your resume. Specialized experience includes all of the following: Experience in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of configuration management repositories and tools for Configuration Management Database (CMDB); experience with data collection, automated discovery, reconciliation, verification, and synchronization within a multi-cloud environment; experience leading product teams and contractor support using Agile and DevSecOps to deliver product artifacts; AND experience in Enterprise Architecture (EA) principles, tools, concepts and methods to align information technology (IT) to security mission needs and tracking compliance to policies.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/DATAMGT), GS-2210-14.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Develops the Configuration Management Database (CMBD) model to store and track information on the configuration of agency hardware, software, and systems.
3.
Coordinates planning, solutions engineering, design, architecture, development, testing, security, maintenance, and operations, including production, problem analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
4.
Plans, advises, implements, reports on, and evaluates the remediation and documentation of security, privacy, and other Enterprise Architecture requirements throughout the DevSecOps cycle.
5.
Delivers quality product artifacts such as the product backlog, sprint backlog, and product increments.
6.
Advises on business process improvements by collecting and elaborating on requirements, developing product roadmaps, identifying and planning for dependencies, and requesting adequate contractor support.
7.
Participates as a DevSecOps team member to contribute to work products and deliverables, including leveraging available information technology tools and processes.
8.
Works with and expertly enables a team to arrange tasks in a way that increases product delivery success.
9.
Ensures product management tools (e.g., Rally) are used correctly for requirements, technical debt, defect and test case management.
10.
Supports information technology acquisition planning and execution by working within product budgets to acquire needed goods and services.
11.
Helps identify the need for and supports organizational change management resulting from updates and/or changes to the product.
12.
Makes deliberate, decisive, and appropriately coordinated decisions on executing the most complex or unique product matters based on data and experience.
13.
Prepares security control implementation statements and artifacts to achieve and maintain a given system's Authority to Operate (ATO).
14.
Conducts a security impact analysis for all planned product or system changes and document changes.
15.
Identifies instances of non-compliance with established processes and takes timely and appropriate action to resolve instances of non-compliance.
16.
Reviews the results of vulnerability and compliance scans with system owners and other stakeholders, and ensures that remediation of identified weaknesses is completed in accordance with policies and timelines.
17.
Communicates effectively in an oral manner to relay information, make recommendations, resolve issues, and advise or brief colleagues, management-level staff, and executives.
18.
Advises managers and customers on software and hardware needs, as well as new technology, and recommends modifications to current software and hardware to support other Enterprise Architecture Division products and tools.
19.
Analyzes customer requirements by designing or conducting analytical studies, cost benefit analysis or other research germane to possible technical solutions and solicitations for support.
20.
Collaborates with organizational product owners to identify, improve, and resolve issues with product implementation, operation, or processes.