Government Information Specialist

1 month ago

Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Typical duties for the Government Information Specialist includes but are not limited to the following:
Assists the Branch Chief with all automated systems, screen readers and other forms of adaptive technology; ensures conference rooms accommodate accessibility needs, including specialized or adaptive devices and equipment; ensures special accommodations are present to facilitate the needs participants with disabilities, e.g., readers for those who are visually impaired or blind and interpreters for those who are hearing impaired or deaf; takes meeting notes and prepares accessible documents; organizes, files, and handles sensitive documents. Provides remediation services for Word, PDF, and Excel documents that may contain redactions, images, and are unable to apply Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. Consults with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to ensure that websites, applications, and other electronic communications products comply with Section 508 requirements. Processes complex FOIA requests for Wage and Hour Division (WHD) records. Researches and prepares WHD responses to requests for release of information. Compiles and prepares informational FOIA statistical reports for Congressional review. Applies FOIA policies and procedures for WHD in accordance with applicable law, DOL regulations and Department of Justice policies. Performs FOIA training to WHD Headquarters and field locations to ensure compliance with Department-wide FOIA program administration. Represents WHD when contacting requesters including officials and representatives from contractors, other government agencies, i.e., federal state, local, and foreign, Congress, private law firms, News media, etc., on all FOIA matters that may involve unusual, complex, controversial, or sensitive information. Establishes and ensures continuing compliance with certain safeguards which permit an individual to determine which records are collected, maintained, used or disseminated by WHD. Participates in special project studies to review and evaluate operation of program in field offices. Coordinates and attends staff meetings and briefings, documents discussions and follows up on directed/recommended actions and any commitments made during meetings/briefings to assure timely completion. Provides guidance to WHD employees in the proper handling of the complex types of requests received, drafting procedures to address unique situations as they arise. Participates in conferences to discuss findings and drafts written responds, which summarizes findings and proposed resolution of problems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be at least 16 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, (i. e., GS-09 for a GS-11) in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. For this position specialized experience is defined as experience performing administrative and advisory services related to Section 508 Compliance, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) programs.

Examples of specialized experience for this position are:
Familiarity with the FOIA process Experience in applying Section 508 accessibility standards Experience using standard assistive devices, Experience using accessibility software, Experience using automated identification testing tools. Experience providing reading services from documents that routinely contain charts, tables, and images.
OR, you can qualify based on education in lieu of Specialized Experience by
Possessing a PH.D. or equivalent Doctoral Degree; or, Possessing 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or, Possessing an LL.M., if related. OR, you can qualify combining education and experience. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.)
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information .

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act . Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

Click here for Telework Position Information . This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

This position is inside the NCFLL bargaining unit.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Based on agency needs, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

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