Training Program Specialist

Summary

Competitive career detail not-to-exceed one (1) year. Detailee(s) will be selected to serve for an initial 120 day period which may be extended in increments of 120 days, up to one (1) year. Primary duties will be at the USPTO's Alexandria Campus. Hoteling is not available during this detail.

The work schedule for this detail will entail 40 hours per week.This is a full-time detail requiring you to work at least 1 day per week in the office (days to be determined) on an as needed basis.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Competitive Career Development Detail open to all current non-probationary, non-supervisory GS-12 and above USPTO employees, with at least a Fully Successful in the most recent performance rating.
NOTE: This detail is only open to employees outside of 1220, 1223, 1224 and 1226 job series.

Duties

The individual(s) selected for this detail will perform a wide variety of duties including leading logistical support for training programs held at GIPA and internationally. The individual(s) selected will be required to coordinate with internal teams in OPIA and USPTO, as well as coordinate with USG partner agency staff, private sector, foreign government organizations, and U.S. embassies worldwide.

The detail is open to all eligible GS-12 and GS-13 non-supervisory USPTO employee(s). This detail is only open to employees outside of 1220, 1223, 1224 and 1226 job series. When applying to this detail, please apply to your current grade level only. You will be selected at the grade of your position of record. Higher level pay for this detail assignment is not authorized.

The duties for this position will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing all logistical aspects of all Policy and International Affairs conferences and training programs
• Fostering oral and written communication among supporting personnel and management. The individual(s) selected must ensure a high degree of responsiveness to organizational leadership, the public, and internal and external customers.
• Planning and conducting necessary meetings with staff and organizers to discuss and monitor ongoing work, budgetary projections, schedules and deadlines, and any other issues related to the work.
• Using sound judgment to analyze and evaluate relevant information.
• Executing each event fully and satisfactorily.
• Researching and assessing vendors and support services.
• Conferring with other USPTO offices to ensure that all aspects of Policy and International Affairs' events meet the established legal and contractual requirements.
• Analyzing technological requirements to support hybrid and virtual events.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Fully Successful Rating
• Completed Interest Form

Qualifications

As indicated above, this detail is open to all current non-probationary, non-supervisory GS-12 and above USPTO employees, with at least a Fully Successful in the most recent performance rating.

Candidates must possess the following:

• Experience providing logistical support to large-scale in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Excellent organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Experience leading a team and providing clear oral and/or written direction.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Please be advised that this detail is a career development opportunity only; selectee will be assigned to the detail position at his/her current grade level.

More than one selection may be made.

This is a competitive career detail not-to-exceed one (1) year. Detailee(s) will be selected to serve for an initial 120 day period which may be extended in increments of 120 days, up to one (1) year. Primary duties will be at the USPTO's Alexandria Campus. The detail is scheduled to begin as soon as possible.

The work schedule for this detail will entail 40 hours per week.Hoteling is not available during this detail. This is a full-time detail requiring you to work at least 1 day per week in the office (days to be determined) on an as needed basis.

Priority for selection will be given to those qualified candidates who have not had a career development detail or those with the least amount of service on a career development detail within the last four (4) years. Except in extraordinary circumstances, an employee shall not serve on a career development detail a second time in the same area.

For candidates who are currently a member of a bargaining unit (Union), if selected, these detail hours are not considered production related for award purposes.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

• 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.

Applicants are encouraged but are not required to submit a narrative statement individually addressing how you meet each of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Be sure to provide specific examples of what you did that would demonstrate your possession of each factor.

KSA 1 - Experience leading a team and providing clear oral and/or written direction.

KSA 2 - Skill utilizing organizational research and writing skills in order to plan and execute fully successful large-scale events.

KSA 3 - Ability to analyze and evaluate information from email, tables, invoices, etc.

KSA 4 - Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.

KSA 5 - Ability to anticipate the needs of customers and plan accordingly.

• 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.
  
  Applicants MUST submit documents via USAJobs.gov:
  
  Resume, or any other written document addressing related experience, education, special accomplishments, and awards.
  
  Response to the above KSA's (optional, but encouraged).
  
  A copy of their most recent performance evaluations/ratings. (Must include the end of year rating that clearly displays at least a Fully Successful rating or higher, with the signature of their approving official(s), in order to be accepted.)
  
  Detail Interest Form with the signature of their approving official(s). (Must be either digital or ink signatures. The digital signature equates to the signature ability in the Adobe PDF program that includes the person's name, date and signature authority. No other forms of electronic signature will be accepted). Interest form is located on the OCAO Detail Announcement SharePoint or use the link below.
  
  Detail Interest Form
  
  Application materials must be in these supportable formats: MS Word, Adobe (PDF), or JPEG.
  
  However, Adobe (PDF) is preferred. The recommended naming conventions for the application materials are as follows (as applicable):
  
  
  • Last Name_Detail Interest Form
  • Last Name_Resume
  • Last Name_KSAs
  • Last Name_Performance Appraisal
  • Last Name_Good Standing Bar Membership
  
  
  Additionally, applicants are encouraged, not mandated, to submit a narrative statement individually addressing how you meet each of the above knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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 detail 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 http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, then select "Update Application."
  
  If you experience any difficulties with the application site, 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 contact information
  
  Felisha Collins
  
  Phone
  
  (571)270-0321
  
  Email
  
  Felisha.Collins@uspto.gov
  
  Address
  
  TMCO-Office of Policy and International Affairs
  
  Office of Human Resources
  
  Mail Stop 171
  
  P.O. Box 1450
  
  Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  After all application packages have been received, we will review your application.
  
  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 detail announcement.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Applicants MUST submit documents via USAJobs.gov:

Resume, or any other written document addressing related experience, education, special accomplishments, and awards.

Response to the above KSA's (optional, but encouraged).

A copy of their most recent performance evaluations/ratings. (Must include the end of year rating that clearly displays at least a Fully Successful rating or higher, with the signature of their approving official(s), in order to be accepted.)

Detail Interest Form with the signature of their approving official(s). (Must be either digital or ink signatures. The digital signature equates to the signature ability in the Adobe PDF program that includes the person's name, date and signature authority. No other forms of electronic signature will be accepted). Interest form is located on the OCAO Detail Announcement SharePoint or use the link below.

Detail Interest Form

Application materials must be in these supportable formats: MS Word, Adobe (PDF), or JPEG.

However, Adobe (PDF) is preferred. The recommended naming conventions for the application materials are as follows (as applicable):

• Last Name_Detail Interest Form
• Last Name_Resume
• Last Name_KSAs
• Last Name_Performance Appraisal
• Last Name_Good Standing Bar Membership

Additionally, applicants are encouraged, not mandated, to submit a narrative statement individually addressing how you meet each of the above knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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 detail 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 http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, then select "Update Application."

If you experience any difficulties with the application site, 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 contact information

Felisha Collins

Phone

(571)270-0321

Email

Felisha.Collins@uspto.gov

Address

TMCO-Office of Policy and International Affairs

Office of Human Resources

Mail Stop 171

P.O. Box 1450

Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

US

Next steps

After all application packages have been received, we will review your application.

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 detail announcement.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request