government information specialist

1 week ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Manage and oversee the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act Programs and serve as an advisor to the 54 states, territories and Wings on all matters pertaining to the FOIA Program, IAW 5 USC 552 (FOIA) and 5 USC 552a (PA) statutory requirements.

Independently analyze and review all incoming and outgoing FOIA/Privacy Act requests.

Interact with FOIA requesters to reconcile conflicting opinions, complaints, disputes and or FOIA concerns; accurately track and manage all requests.

Manage and oversee the Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs in accordance with statutory requirements; provide authoritative guidance, recommendation and training to ensure personal information and data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated only as authorized by law and as necessary to carry out agency responsibilities.

Ensure FOIA and PA program compliance; post updated policy, guidance and FOIA/PA proactive disclosure releases and conduct information management reviews and coordinates on publications.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
  • Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee may be required to work overtime
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours with short notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on aircraft

    Qualifications

    In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative & Management Positions.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level which has equipped me with the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the duties of Government Information Specialist. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained providing assistance in administering, analyzing, or performing work involved in establishing, disseminating or managing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs in determining the release ability of requested records.

    To view qualifying educational requirements, click on the following link:

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

    1. Knowledge of the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, E-Government Act of 2002, (including the Federal Information and Security Management Act)), OMB Requirements and other pertinent laws, Executive Orders, Privacy Impact Assessments, court decisions, and precedents pertaining to the information access and release, security, and protection of information as related to FOIA and Privacy & Civil Liberties Programs to analyze records and make evaluations as to what records, portions of records, or information that may be release or denied to the public.

    2. Knowledge of the Privacy Act and organizational policy for amendment of records and database entries to analyze requests for amendment of records and potentially responsive records and make evaluation of whether records may be processed as they relate to Privacy and requirements related to FOIA and Privacy.

    3. Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques accompanied by an understanding of how regulatory programs are administered in or to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques to ensure compliance with pertinent rules and regulations.

    4. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

    5. Knowledge of records management and attendant procedures of numerous depositories and libraries, which maintain technical, professional, and other specialized documentation of interest to the public.

    6. Ability to express ideas both orally and in writing.

    PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

    VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Education

    IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

    Additional information

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

    Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

    Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

    If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .

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