You will serve as a Government Information Specialist in the Command Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division of the NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Duties

You will responsible for planning, managing and coordinating of NAVSEA's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs for the Command, including field activities and PEOs supported by the command. You will represent NAVSEA, both within and outside the activity handling various aspects for the command program for FOIA and PA matters. You will oversee and perform one or a combination of the following tasks in order to influence public access to sensitive personal and defense related information as well as public perception of the Navy. You will serve as case action officer on requests for records (e.g., contract/procurement, technical data, investigative reports/hotline complaints, asbestos information, and classified records) involving documents under the cognizance of NAVSEA. You will determine and direct action to the cognizant office and maintains close liaison to coordinate a response for each assigned case. You will retrieve, review and redact records requested under FOIA to ensure correct and uniform application of exemptions and pertinent access statutes/regulations are applied. You will provide advice and assistance to shore activity and headquarters staff on FOIA, PA or other access matters that may arise. You will ensure the release of appropriate and accurate information, and denials and deletions are consistent, authoritative and defensible.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector advising on Privacy Act (PA) or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to ensure the protection or controlled release of sensitive information, or compliance with federal laws and regulations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington, DC 20376 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]