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ional credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.  A course by course evaluation is needed if applying to a vacancy that requires specific coursework.·  Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214, Member Copy 4); if applicable,Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and the appropriate documentation. For claim as a disabled veteran provide an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.  For more information, please go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. · Miscellaneous Documents: Honor Society Membership documentation - Letter from the Honor Society granting membership.Engineering In Training (EIT) CertificateNote:For information on resume tips please visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/

n or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.If you cannot apply online: 1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and 3.  Fax the complete 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Applicants applying for this position MUST submit the following REQUIRED documents.· Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire·  Resume - Optional Application for Federal Employment (612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.  The dates on your resume must be in the following format (mm/y

ployees.  To learn more please click on:  http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.aspOTHER INFORMATION:1.If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Please see http://www.sss.gov/for more information.2. If you are entitled to veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide Member 4 copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents or expeditionary award citation, etc.) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.For 10

plete resume is required for consideration.BENEFITS:The United States Patent and Trademark Office offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.    Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) and Telework Program are available to eligible employees. Visit USPTO links below for information concerning USPTO New Employee Information:USPTO Campus: http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/Campus.aspxReporting to Work:  http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/ReportToWork.aspxWork/Life Balance:  http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/WorkLife.aspxFinancial: http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/Financial.aspxEmployee Assistance:  http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/Assistance.aspxLiving in the D.C. Metro Area:  http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/NewEmployee/Living.aspxThe following web address is provided for you to

reference (SF-15) and the appropriate documentation. For claim as a disabled veteran provide an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.  For more information, please go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. · Miscellaneous Documents: Honor Society Membership documentation - Letter from the Honor Society granting membership.Engineering In Training (EIT) CertificateNote:For information on resume tips please visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/resumetips.aspAGENCY CONTACT INFO:Workforce Division Phone: (800)786-9757 Fax: (478)757-3144 TDD: (800)828-1120 Email: OHRPATENTRECRUITMENT@USPTO.GOV Agency Information:United States Patent and Trademark Office Workforce Division 550 Elizabeth Lane Alexandria, VA 22313 Fax: (478)757-3144WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:You will be notified about your application status at the following points in the p

5.  Selectee will be required to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting and security badge prior to your entrance on duty date. 6.  A background security investigation will be required for all new appointments. Your continued employment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. 7.  This employer participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. In order to determine whether Form I-9 docu

of August 27, 2010.Subsequent cut-off dates will be on the last Friday of every month or upon management request.  If you are qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.  You may be notified that you were referred more than once during a six month period of time. KEY REQUIREMENTS:You must be a U.S. citizenResumes requiredTranscripts requiredSupporting documents (DD214, SF-50, etc.) if applicableRegistered for Selective Service, if applicable (See Other Information)Additional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - Alexandria, VAPatent Examiners are responsible for the quality and timely processing of patent applications.At the GS-5 level, the employee receives formal classroom instruction and/or on-the-job training in the principles, concepts work processes, regulations, and reference materials fundamental to the patent examination process.  Performs various patent examining tasks of a simple nature. Receives specific and detailed guidance and training in all aspects

 Selectee will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment, authorize a background investigation, and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application (or resume). 5.  Selectee will be required to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting and security badge prior to your entrance on duty date. 6.  A background security investigation will be required for all new appointments. Your continued employment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. 7.  This employer participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. If the Government cannot confirm that

Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 12, 2011.To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompt to compete the occupational questionnaire.To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID LD379493.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.Note:  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.If you cannot apply online: 1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide you

cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Once an application is received, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.  You will be notified of whether you are qualified and/or referred to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.  Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of:Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, andYour detailed resume; andYour transcripts: (BS, MS, JD, Ph.D) andYour required supporting documentation.Failure to provide this information will affect your eligibility.  Please note that a complete resume is required for consideration.BENEFITS:The United States Patent and Trademark Office offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, paid vacation,

must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. G.P.A. as recorded on the final transcript. The final transcript must cover the period being used to determine G.P.A., i.e., all 4 years or last 2 years.Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society--Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. These honor societies are listed in the Association of Colle

, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide Member 4 copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents or expeditionary award citation, etc.) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.For 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of our DD-214 (Member 4 copy), a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference”and an official statement, dated 1991 or later from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying to the veteran’s present receipt of compensation.For more information, please go to http://www.opm.gov/ve

n requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of the General Schedule Positions.  You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY: A. Have at least a bachelor's degree in professional textile technology from an accredited college and/or university.ORB. Have a combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in textile technology that included at least 20 semester hours in textile technology and closely related subjects, plus appropriate experience or additional education.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS candidates must also: FOR GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: A. Meet the Basic Qualification Requirements above and Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) criteria. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing--Applicants m

nscript or equivalent documentation as listed above will be required prior to entrance on duty.  If faxing or uploading transcripts, both front and back of transcripts must be submitted.· Foreign Education:   To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.  A course by course evaluation is needed if applying to a vacancy that requires specific coursework.·  Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214, Member Copy 4); if applicable,Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and the appropriate documentation. For claim as a disabled veteran provide an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or

1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and 3. Fax the complete 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Applicants applying for this position MUST submit the following REQUIRED documents.· Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire·  Resume - Optional Application for Federal Employment (612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.  The dates on your resume must be in the following format (mm/yy) or (mm/yyyy).·Transcript - Official, unofficial college transcripts, (Bachelor's, Master's, Juris Doctor, ect), or a statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent docum

iversity in the fields of study as described in the Basic Qualification Requirements. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study. ORC. Have less than the full amount of graduate education as described in "B" above and less than the amount of experience described in "A"above, but have a combination of the type of graduate education and experience described above.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Below are theKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities.(KSAs) that are needed by applicants to successfully perform on the job.1.Ability to analyze and interpret written materials, including technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, and reports.2.Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations with diverse user groups.3.Skill i

elective Service, if applicable (See Other Information)Additional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - Alexandria, VAPatent Examiners are responsible for the quality and timely processing of patent applications.At the GS-7 level, the employee performs basic patent examining functions (e.g., planning and conducting the search, applying references to the claimed invention, etc.) only after receiving extensive preliminary instructions from the supervisor.Training emphasizes developing an understanding of the relationship of the technical concepts underlying the specialty technology area to the patent examining process. Assignments are pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work.At the GS-9 level, the employee independently performs basic patent examining functions (e.g., planning and conducting the search, applying references to the patent application, etc.) with no preliminary ins

loading transcripts, both front and back of transcripts must be submitted.· Foreign Education:   To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.  A course by course evaluation is needed if applying to a vacancy that requires specific coursework.·  Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214, Member Copy 4); if applicable,Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and the appropriate documentation. For claim as a disabled veteran provide an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.  For more inform

ov/EI/benefits.aspOTHER INFORMATION:1.If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Please see http://www.sss.gov/for more information.2. If you are entitled to veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide Member 4 copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents or expeditionary award citation, etc.) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.For 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of our DD-21

e requirements.4.  Selectee will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment, authorize a background investigation, and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application (or resume). 5.  Selectee will be required to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting and security badge prior to your entrance on duty date. 6.  A background security investigation will be required for all new appointments. Your continued employment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. 7.  This employer participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. If the Government c