Employee serves as a specialist for implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs. The incumbent exercises delegated authority from the Commanding General, HRC, to prioritize actions and make release determinations to grant or deny official requests for information under the provisions of Title 5, US Code, Sections 552 and 552a.

Duties

Provides technical supervision over subordinate staff in order to achieve FOIA goals and high-quality work products. Analyzes requests to determine the nature of information requested and proper source of that information. Accomplishes detailed research, analysis, and evaluation of data for release or denial in response to requests received under the FOIA/PA. Confers with legal counsels and resolves conflicting viewpoints with the appropriate action officers and/or defers to higher officials for guidance. Working knowledge of published System of Records Notices

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintaiin a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes which includes 1) processing FOIA/Privacy Act (PA) requests; 2) applying the policies, legislation, and program provisions of the FOIA; 3) researching/analyzing FOIA/PA information and exemption issues; and 4) reviewing records for completeness and evaluating them against established laws and procedures. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningPlanning and EvaluatingReadingReading ComprehensionSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical CompetenceWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree o rLLM., if related

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address DM-APF-W6ED01 HUMAN RESOURCES CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk