This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as a Government Information Specialist responsible for analyzing and evaluating requests for information under FOIA and PA. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates the processing and release of information responsive to request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). Analyzes data for response to FOIA requests and discovery and information related to requests in litigation and/or emanating from audits and investigations. Analyzes and researches precedents and regulations regarding requests not clearly covered by the FOIA/PA to determine the proper course of action. Coordinates assessments of highly complex FOIA actions. Presents recommendations for the resolution of the dispute to supervisor or directly to the parties involved on matters involving unsatisfied responses to FOIA requests. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• A one year probationary period may be required, if not already met.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Regarding vaccinations for COVID-19 (see Additional Information section)

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Government Information Specialist position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Assisting with reviewing request under the FOIA/ (PA) ; Analyzing data for response to FOIA requests and discovery and other requests related to litigation and or emanating from audits and investigations; Conducting extensive and complex record searches; and Executing and developing final appeal package for review. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) -OR- Education: Applicants must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in law, business or government. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts and identify qualifying coursework for verification. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. -OR- Combination: Applicants must have the appropriate combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. To determine combination, first compute experience as a percentage of the experience listed in A above; then determine education as a percentage of the education listed in B above; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess two full years (36 hours) may be used to qualify. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. -OR- FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Reviewing and analyzing appeals requested under FOIA/PA; Analyzing and researching precedents and regulations regarding requests not clearly coved by FOIA/PA to determine the proper course of action; Serving as a liaison to external customer and receipts to clarify and resolve issues; and Providing work product consistent with established organizational programs, polices, and/or operations. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. NOTE: In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and/or specialized experience that is required. Your resume MUST contain your full name, some form of contact information (phone number, email address and/or living address), and the following employment information: Employer name and location for each position held. From and to dates (MM/YY-MM/YY or from MM/YY to "present") for each position held. The month and year is required to fully credit your time. For part-time positions, please include number of hours worked per week, positions that do not include this information will be assumed as full-time (40 hours a week). Grade/levels held for each federal position. (Ex. GS-11; IR-06; FV-Getc.) Detailed descriptions of experience under each position held. (Applicants must provide specific supporting examples to show that they meet the qualifications of the position shown in the announcement.) Any submitted documents not required or requested for this vacancy will not be considered (i.e. training certificates, case filings, letter of recommendations, etc.). (ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL SELECTION.)

Education

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Translated transcripts are required.

Contacts

• Address Office of the General Counsel 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Fadumo Mohamed
• Phone: (703) 756-8115
• Email: [email protected]