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Position Title: USPTO Internship Program - Anthony Bowen - STEM
Agency: Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number: PATS-XTRN-24-12199966 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, November 17, 2023 to Friday, December 1, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you at least 16 years of age, the minimum age required by Federal, state or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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)

A. Conference

B. Email

C. Facebook

D. Friend

E. Handshake University Platform

F. LinkedIn

G. Online Blog/Bulletin Board

H. Professional Society/Organization

I. State Bar Association

J. University Career Fair

K. University Career Placement Office

L. University Job Board

M. USAJobs

N. @USPTOJobs Twitter

O. USPTO Employee

P. USPTO Information Session

Q. USPTO Jobs web pages

R. USPTO Web Page

S. Virtual Job Fair

T. Other

3. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?

A. Yes

B. No

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.

1. Do you have any education/experience in intellectual property?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please indicate the office automation software that you have experience using on a regular and recurring basis:

A. Microsoft Word

B. Microsoft Excel

C. Microsoft PowerPoint

D. Outlook

E. None of the above.

From the following list, please choose ONLY the top TWO preferred areas in which you would like to be placed:

A. Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO)

B. Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA)

C. Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

D. Office of the Commissioners for Patents (Patents)

E. Office of the Under Secretary (OUS)

F. The Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks (Trademarks)

G. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO)

H. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

I. Office of General Law (OGL)

J. Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity (OEEOD)

K. No Preference

4. If interested in working within Patents, please select your preferred area:

A. Technical

B. Non-Technical

5. If you selected the "Technical" area are you an undergraduate student, with your academic course load in engineering, computer science, or other general sciences?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you enrolled as a student (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational and trade school; or advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?

A. Yes

B. No

7. If yes, what is the name of your school and your major? If no, type N/A

8. If yes, what is your academic year? If no, type N/A

9. Will you be able to work 30-40 hours per week during the summer during normal business hours?

A. Yes

B. No

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