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This is a student internship position under the Pathways Internship Program.



The USPTO Internship Program intends to give students exposure to intellectual property and experience what it's like to work at the United States and Patent Trademark Office (USPTO). Interns will interact with experts in several disciplines, explore opportunities and develop or enhance personal and professional skills.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates 03/01/2022 to 04/01/2022
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $36,542 - $53,147 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 4 - 5
Locations 15 vacancies in the following locations:
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Summer
Work schedule Multiple Schedules
Service Excepted
Promotion potential
5
Job family (Series) 0099 General Student Trainee
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number PATS - XTRN-22-11383015-EXC
Control number 640006100
This job is open to
Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency All candidates must be 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. Students must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
Duties This internship opportunity will start June 2022. Internships can be made for the summer or an entire semester.



The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria Virginia]. However, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework schedule. The position's telework schedule will likely change in the future when USPTO moves away from its maximum telework posture. At that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisor. The nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit's telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approval. Payment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this Job Opportunity Announcement.



To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.



This announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight (11:59 ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable.
This announcement is being used to recruit for multiple intern positions throughout the USPTO. As an intern, you will receive practical experience by engaging in a variety of diverse and challenging activities. Exciting opportunities await you! Come join us and contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals in an intellectual property environment. Your intern experience will be further enhanced by participating in sessions with agency executives and other USPTO leadership where you will gain insight into USPTO programs.



The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions with paid opportunities to work and explore federal careers while completing their education. As an intern, you will perform routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices and methods used in the areas of information technology, patent examination, or prior art searching.
Duties include but not limited too:
Briefing management officials on technology content
Assisting with research, analysis, and statistics
Assisting with the coordination of briefing books
Participating with meeting and conference planning
Drafting non-final office actions
Researching materials and preparing information
Participating in group/team assignments
Assisting with special projects and new initiatives
Managing databases and inputting information
Drafting various documents and reports
Creating electronic and hard copy case files, maintaining files
Assisting in preparing for a variety of training classes
Creating spreadsheets/charts, etc. using a variety of data sources and information
Assisting in preparing for and observing hearings, cases, panels, interviews, and documenting results
Assisting with researching and contributing toward analysis of IP protection and enforcement policies of U.S. and of selected foreign countries
Requirements Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (****Meet educational requirement.
Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a qualifying educational institution.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be in good academic standing.
Qualifications
All applicants applying to participate in the internship must meet the following requirements:
GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.



GS-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.



One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; or technical is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education All candidates must be enrolled as a student at least half-time basis as determined by the educational institution (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 . Students must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).



Please note that if you are a Spring or Summer 2022 graduate, you will not be eligible for this internship opportunity unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an additional degree (diploma, certificate, degree program, etc.) or an advanced degree. You must submit proof of acceptance along with your current transcripts for consideration.
Additional information
Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), to determine your suitability for Federal employment.



The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website
.



Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.



All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.



More 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.



All application materials become the property of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.



The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, 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 & Diversity via email ( ****
) or ****).
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
There is no testing, rating of applicants for this program. Eligibility for appointment is based on applicants meeting the basic requirements for the position as documented in the resume and responses to the assessment questions.
Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for immediate dismissal.
To preview the questionnaire please click the link below:

****Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference eligibles will be considered before non-preference eligibles.



Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the Required Documents section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application consists of:



1. A resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications; optional cover letter: Your resume should indicate your citizenship and should list your educational and work experience including job titles, salary, employment dates, duties and accomplishments, experience.



2. Transcripts and/or an Official Letter for Proof of Enrollment for the upcoming semester at a qualifying educational institution: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable when submitting your application package. However, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. Also, proof of enrollment is required upon selection for the internship. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.



3. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, you will be asked to submit a copy of your DD-214 containing your discharge disposition, dates of service, and rank. If you are a preference eligible claiming a service connected disability of 10 percent or more, you will be asked to submit documentation (i.e. a letter 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. Veterans must include dates of military service within the automated application process, and submit a copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214. For more information, please visit Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans
You can upload your documents when you register or update your information on the Department of Commerce application site which you access through the USAJobs site.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.



If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page
. Once you have gathered all of the required information and are ready to begin the application process, click the APPLY button at the right side of the page. You will then be directed away from USAJobs to the Department of Commerce application site for USPTO. You must click Submit at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration.



To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at ****and click on Applications. Click on the position title, then select Update Application.



If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! OPM has a Help feature on each page. Use this option when you need assistance.



All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs Saved Documents feature.



Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as information that can be traced back to a specific individual and potentially compromise their security or privacy. Examples of PII include: date of birth, Social Security Number, and place of birth.

Please ensure that you have removed all Personally Identifiable Information from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your applications material.
Agency ****
Email ****
Address
PATS - Patent Experience Extern Program
500 Elizabeth Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. You will also receive notification through USAJOBS at each of the following points during the application process: (1) application received; (2) applicant assessed for qualifications; (3) applicant referred or not referred; and (4) selected or not selected.



After 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.



You can check the status of your application by logging into USAJOBS
. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the 'Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
Required Documents
A complete application consists of:



1. A resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications; optional cover letter: Your resume should indicate your citizenship and should list your educational and work experience including job titles, salary, employment dates, duties and accomplishments, experience.



2. Transcripts and/or an Official Letter for Proof of Enrollment for the upcoming semester at a qualifying educational institution: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable when submitting your application package. However, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. Also, proof of enrollment is required upon selection for the internship. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.



3. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, you will be asked to submit a copy of your DD-214 containing your discharge disposition, dates of service, and rank. If you are a preference eligible claiming a service connected disability of 10 percent or more, you will be asked to submit documentation (i.e. a letter 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. Veterans must include dates of military service within the automated application process, and submit a copy of each Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214. For more information, please visit Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans
You can upload your documents when you register or update your information on the Department of Commerce application site which you access through the USAJobs site.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.



If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page
. Once you have gathered all of the required information and are ready to begin the application process, click the APPLY button at the right side of the page. You will then be directed away from USAJobs to the Department of Commerce application site for USPTO. You must click Submit at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration.



To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at ****and click on Applications. Click on the position title, then select Update Application.



If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! OPM has a Help feature on each page. Use this option when you need assistance.



All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs Saved Documents feature.



Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as information that can be traced back to a specific individual and potentially compromise their security or privacy. Examples of PII include: date of birth, Social Security Number, and place of birth.

Please ensure that you have removed all Personally Identifiable Information from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your applications material.
Agency ****
Email ****
Address
PATS - Patent Experience Extern Program
500 Elizabeth Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. You will also receive notification through USAJOBS at each of the following points during the application process: (1) application received; (2) applicant assessed for qualifications; (3) applicant referred or not referred; and (4) selected or not selected.



After 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.



You can check the status of your application by logging into USAJOBS
. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the 'Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.
Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates 03/01/2022 to 04/01/2022
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $36,542 - $53,147 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 4 - 5
Locations 15 vacancies in the following locations:
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Summer
Work schedule Multiple Schedules
Service Excepted
Promotion potential
5
Job family (Series) 0099 General Student Trainee
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number PATS - XTRN-22-11383015-EXC
Control number 640006100
Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.
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