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REMENTS 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 must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)--Applicants 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 o

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/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.3. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will NOT be paid.HOW TO APPLY:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:1.  Your Resume2.  A

processed by a cut-off date.First consideration will be given to eligible applicants who submit all required application materials by the early cut-off date of August 27, 2010.Subsequent cut-off dates will be each Friday thereafter until the closing date of the vacancy, Friday, August 12, 2011.KEY REQUIREMENTS:You must be a U.S. Citizen.Resumes 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-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 u

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 explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.�

eJob Announcement Number: LD374986SALARY RANGE:$51,988.00 - $78,881.00 /yearOPEN PERIOD:Friday, August 13, 2010 to Friday, August 12, 2011SERIES & GRADE:GS-1224-07/09POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time Excepted Service PermanentPROMOTION POTENTIAL:13DUTY LOCATIONS:Many vacancies - Alexandria, VAWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:United States CitizensJOB SUMMARY:Do you enjoy technology? Have you ever explored the world of inventions and patents? If you are a degreed chemist your opportunity to begin or expand in this world just arrived.Work for the largest intellectual property rights entity in the United States and benefit from a unique opportunity.Discover an exciting career with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner!A career as a Patent Examiner is filled with endless possibilities, where you can be a part of something that makes a difference for the country and the world.It is a career that allows you to contribute to a strong global economy and to cultivate an entrepreneu

e 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 in oral communications in order to make clear and convincing oral presentations.4. Skill in written communications to produce written information which may be included in technical material.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.  You must be a United States Citizen.  Failure to provide your US Citizenship on your application materials will result in your application not be processed.  2.  These positions are being filled through an Excepted Service Appointment. Individuals will be appointed to a 2-year trial internship period and receive extensive training that is tailored to the patent examiner position. Upon successful completion of the trial period, individuals will be placed into a permanent position in the Competitive service. For more information on the Patent Examiner Training Pro

d 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 from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's pres

ount 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 in oral communications in order to make clear and convincing oral presentations.4. Skill in written communications to produce written information which may be included in technical material.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 e

-off dates will be each Friday thereafter until the closing date of the vacancy, Friday, August 12, 2011.KEY REQUIREMENTS:You must be a U.S. Citizen.Resumes 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-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

of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service interpreting and applying basic engineering and/or scientific principles, theories, concepts and methodologies that are used in the evaluation of technology; planning and conducting research; applying appropriate references to the claimed invention, etc.ORC. Have at least one year of graduate level education from an accredited college and/or university 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. ORD.  Have less than the full amount of graduate education as described in "C" above and less than the amount of experience described in "B"above, but have a combination of the type of graduat

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-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 prelim

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations with diverse user groups.3.Skill in oral communications in order to make clear and convincing oral presentations.4.Skill in written communications to produce written information which may be included in technical material.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.  You must be a United States Citizen.  Failure to provide your US Citizenship on your application materials will result in your application not be processed.  2.  These positions are being filled through an Excepted Service Appointment. Individuals will be appointed to a 2-year trial internship period and receive extensive training that is tailored to the patent examiner position. Upon successful completion of the trial period, individuals will be placed into a permanent position in the Competitive service. For more information on the Patent Examiner Training Program, please visit http://www.usptocareers.gov/Pages/PEPositions/Training.aspx. 3.  Employee must successfully pa