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Summary As a Government Information Specialist, imagine supporting mandated records and information management programs where you will be advising on records and information management laws, policies, and procedures, while ensuring overall compliance with all federal records and information regulations and policies. Come and join an organization that has been consistently rated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager. This rewarding career role is ideal for you if: You're a detailed individual who can conduct analysis and reviews of proposed Privacy Act, System of Record Notices (SORNs) or Information Collections to ensure they are complete, provide justification, show practical utility and meet or exceed Privacy Act/Paperwork Reduction Act requirements, and are cleared and certified by appropriate authorities. You're an effective writer who can draft and coordinate the clearance of information collection requests including, but not limited to, supporting statements, non- substantive change requests, 60- and 30-Day Federal Register Notices, and PRA sections of rules within the requirements of 5 CFR 1320. You're interested in conducting detailed analyses of the functions and work processes related to Records and Information Compliance Program Office (RICPO) processes and products and makes recommendations for improvement. You're proficient at drafting streamlined forms to meet mission needs and ensure compliance with the PRA, PA, Federal Records Act (FRA), etc. You're committed to providing sound advice, guidance, and technical assistance to all of the organization's offices and staff regarding form creation, modification, and use; recordkeeping; handling and solicitation of information. You have experience preparing data call submissions as required by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and other entities, including, but not limited to, the annual Information Collection Budget report and ad hoc reports. You have a keen eye in analyzing and reviewing proposed regulations and legislation for the impact on the agency's information management. You enjoy writing agency policies and procedures to include provide training and outreach material to be utilized agency-wide. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Government Information Series Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. GS-12 For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience supporting an Agency-wide Privacy Act (PA) program or Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) compliance program(s); Experience advising senior leaders and/or customers on the methods and procedures for obtaining and maintaining Privacy Act (PA) and Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) compliance; and/or Experience supporting a forms management program. GS-13 For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience administering an Agency-wide Privacy Act (PA) or Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) compliance program(s); Experience advising senior leaders and/or customers on the methods and procedures for obtaining and maintaining Privacy Act (PA) and Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) compliance; and/or Experience administering a forms management program. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at these grade levels. Additional Information Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band. If 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. This is a Bargaining Unit position and represented by The National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 243 (NTEU 243) This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "Moderate". Background 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. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. Probationary Period-If selected, you may be required to complete an initial probationary period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP 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. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. 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 United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at http://www.uspto.gov/accommodation. 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, 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 (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).