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Do you want to be a procurement innovator supporting the USPTO''s dynamic mission? The USPTO''s Office of Procurement is seeking talented acquisition leaders committed to delivering innovative, effective, efficient, and compliant procurement solutions to our strategic business partners and agency stakeholders. Join the USPTO, America''s Innovation Agency supporting a diverse, nationwide workforce who work every day with innovators to protect their ideas and hard work!
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Do you want to be a procurement innovator supporting the USPTO''s dynamic mission? The USPTO''s Office of Procurement is seeking talented acquisition leaders committed to delivering innovative, effective, efficient, and compliant procurement solutions to our strategic business partners and agency stakeholders. Join the USPTO, America''s Innovation Agency supporting a diverse, nationwide workforce who work every day with innovators to protect their ideas and hard work!
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Military spouses, Veterans; Applications will be accepted from current Federal employees serving on career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, persons eligible under special hiring authorities including Schedule A and VEOA, and CTAP/ICTAP eligible candidates in the local commuting area.
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The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.
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nThis position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist within the Office of Procurement and reports to the Deputy Director of Procurement for the USPTO and assists the Office of Procurement Director in carrying out the functions and duties of the office.
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n You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management''s (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at OPM Website - Contracting Series, 1102.
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nA. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
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nApplicants currently holding a FAC-C/DAWIA Level III certification are considered to have met all mandatory training requirements for this announcement. You must submit your certification with application package. IN ADDITION to meeting the basic requirements in paragraphs A and B, candidates must meet Specialized Experience requirements.
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nIf you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
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nFinancial disclosure statement (OGE Form 450) is required for this position. For more information, please visit www.OGE.gov.
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nBackground Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
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nThe USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website.
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nSupervisory Probationary Period-If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year supervisory probationary period.
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nCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management''s Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP.
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nMore than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.
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nUSPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodations.
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nThe United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO''s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity via email (oeeo@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).
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nAfter all application packages have been received, we will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and you may be contacted for follow-up supplemental documentation. It is the applicant''s responsibility to provide any supplemental documents or information requested by the Office of Human Resources within the allocated timeframes.
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n Come work for the Patent and Trademark Office, we have been ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 12,000 employees. For more information about the USPTO, please visit the USPTO Jobs Website.n
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Do you want to be a procurement innovator supporting the USPTO''s dynamic mission? The USPTO''s Office of Procurement is seeking talented acquisition leaders committed to delivering innovative, effective, efficient, and compliant procurement solutions to our strategic business partners and agency stakeholders. Join the USPTO, America''s Innovation Agency supporting a diverse, nationwide workforce who work every day with innovators to protect their ideas and hard work!
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