VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Patent & Trademark Office for a Computer Scientists. I am amused with the math

[David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
FORM CD-260
REV. 6-86
DAO 202-335
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:   PTO-94-008
ISSUE DATE:     1/18/94
CLOSING DATE:   4/29/94


MERIT PROGRAM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Patent & Trademark Office


Up to 10 Patent Examiner positions will be filled on a Term basis,
not-to-exceed 2 years.  Upon completion of the Term, employees may be given
an opportunity to compete for a permanent position.  TERM APPOINTMENTS DO
NOT CONFER COMPETITIVE STATUS FOR FEDERAL POSITIONS.


TITLE, SERIES, AND GRADE
Patent Examiner
(Computer Science)
GS-1224-5/7/9
Up to 10 positions may be filled


If filled at the GS-5 level, the promotion potential is GS-9.  If filled at
the GS-7 or GS-9, the promotion potential is GS-11.


VACANCY LOCATION
Patent Examining Corps
Arlington, Virginia


WHO MAY APPLY


All sources (status and non-status candidates).  Applications will be rated
and ranked under competitive examining procedures.


DUTIES: Employees perform portions of patent research assignments to assist
Patent Examiners in the Computer Systems and Applications area.  Utilizing
knowledge of technology and available resources, conduct research, develop
facts, and provide results to Patent Examiners. As knowledge of patent
examining increases, employees will be assigned more complex assignments and
applications to examine.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:


BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-5, GS-7, AND GS-9:


Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited
college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, which
included at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics,
statistics, and computer science.  At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must
be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes both
differential and integral calculus.


NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS


PLEASE READ FORM CD-260S, WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT


PTO-94-008


Patent Examiner (Computer Science)


GS-1224-5/7/9


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES GS-7 AND GS-9:


In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, for grades GS-7 and
GS-9, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level in the Federal service, or education as
described below.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is related to the position to be
filled and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge,
skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position and
which is typically in or related to the position being filled.


SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:  For GS-7, Superior Academic
Achievement or 1 full year of graduate level education.  For GS-9, 2 full
years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or
equivalent degree.


COMBINATION OF EDUCATION WITH EXPERIENCE:  Will be in accordance with the
Qualification Standards Handbook.


EVALUATION OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:  will be on the basis of experience,
training (formal education, in-house courses, conferences, seminars, etc.-
GIVE DATES ATTENDED AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION), awards (medals, cash awards,
SAAs, Outstanding Performance Ratings, QSIs, etc.- GIVE DATES RECEIVED),
supervisory appraisals, and the following ranking factors:


1)      Knowledge of Computer Science methods and techniques including
computer systems organization, architecture, and software, digital
signal processing, microprocessors, operating systems, systems
programming, or computer networking.


2)      Ability to conduct research utilizing electronic databases such as
INSPEC, NTIS, or COMPENDEX and to analyze information and present
conclusions.


3)      Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


NOTE:  USING PLAIN SHEETS OF PAPER, PLEASE ADDRESS EACH RANKING FACTOR AS
LISTED UNDER "EVALUATION OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES." FAILURE TO ADDRESS EACH
FACTOR MAY HAVE AN IMPACT UPON YOUR RANKING.


PTO-94-008


Patent Examiner (Computer Science)


GS-1224-5/7/9


HOW TO APPLY: Submit the following:


1)      Fully completed and Signed SF-171, Application for Federal
Employment.


2)      Most recent Supervisory Appraisal.


3)      Non-PTO Federal employees must submit a copy of the most recent
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.


4)      Copy of college transcript(s) with cumulative grade point average of
undergraduate coursework or fully completed OPM Form 1170/17 (all courses
taken must be listed).


5)      Narrative of 3 ranking factors


6)      Vacancy announcement number and position title must be written in
block #1 on the SF-171.


FOR COPY OF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR INFORMATION CALL:  (703)305-8231


TTD (303) 305-8586
TOLL FREE: 1-800-327-2909


MAILING ADDRESS:
Patent and Trademark Office
Office of Personnel
2101 Crystal Plaza Arcade
Box 145
Arlington, VA  22202


WHERE TO APPLY IN PERSON:


Patent and Trademark Office
Office of Personnel
One Crystal Park, Suite 700
2011 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA


Department of Commerce programs are accessible to people with disabilities.
This document will be converted to an appropriate alternative form for
applicants with disabilities.  Requests for these or other assistance and
accommodation should be directed to the contact above.