See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either of the below locations: Battle Creek, MI: $63,736- $90,992 SSR Fort Belvoir, VA: $64,957 - $102,166 Philadelphia, PA: $62,677 - $98,580 Richmond, VA: $59,510 - $93,599

Duties

As a Government Information Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties in a developmental capacity: Manages projects in support of the development and continuous improvement of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act programs. Implements associated program administration and evaluation criteria, requirements, and procedures. Responds to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA) questions regarding appropriateness of disclosures, fees and related issues to ensure uniform administration of the statute within the activity. Reviews proposed responses to ensure compliance with release policies in FOIA requests. Prepares records for public release ensuring non-releasable portions have been thoroughly redacted. Advises requesters on applicable FOIA rules and procedures, and the criteria for fee waivers and favorable category determinations. Resolves PII issues arising in the daily workload not covered by precedents or current policies and directives. Provides advice and guidance to agency officials with respect to appropriateness of disclosing Privacy Act data and releasing data to third parties. Assists in preparing and delivering formal and informal FOIA and PA training to the DLA field activity community. Works directly with the DLA Office of the General Counsel in developing affidavits in support of litigation filed pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with No Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Qualifications

To qualify for a Government Information Specialist, your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-09: In a developmental capacity, manages projects in support of the development and continuous improvement of the field activity Freedom of Information and Privacy Act programs. In a developmental capacity, responds to FOIA questions regarding appropriateness of disclosures, fees, and related issues to ensure uniform administration of the statute within the activity. In a developmental capacity, implements associated program administration and evaluation criteria, requirements, and procedures. In a developmental capacity, recommends and, when directed, develop policies, standards, and procedural guidance to implement the overall FOIA and privacy compliance programs to assure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. GS-11: Manages assigned actions in in support of the development and continuous improvement of the Agency's requirements under the FOIA and PA programs in accordance with statutes, regulations, and policy guidance. Responds to FOIA questions regarding appropriateness of disclosures, fees and related issues to ensure uniform administration of the statute within the activity. Implements associated program administration and evaluation criteria, requirements, and procedures. Recommends and, when directed, develop policies, standards, and procedural guidance to implement the overall FOIA and privacy compliance programs to assure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Education: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess: GS-09: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LLB. or J.D., if related. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. 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 grade GS-09 and GS-11. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Information Operations J6 8725 John J Kingman Rd Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 US
• Name: Maliah Morgan
• Phone: 717-770-4896
• Email: [email protected]