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Job opening: Government Information Specialist

Salary: $78 592 - 102 166 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
You will serve as a Government Information Specialist of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties

You will support the senior Freedom of Information Act specialist in executing the Navy's FOIA program in accordance with all applicable guidance. You will answer FOIA requests for records in the possession of the Naval History and Heritage Command Enterprise from a wide range of audiences. You will analyze, interpret and respond to requests for access to Navy historical records. You will support the daily operations of the NHHC Enterprise FOIA office. You will evaluate assigned requests received both nationally and internationally and coordinate the review process within required timeframes.

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 top secret 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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You may be required to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector using knowledge of the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FIOA) to perform the following duties:1) Investigate, analyze, and prepare request for or provide responses to requests for information in compliance with FIOA requirements;2) Perform legal research (e.g. case law, administrative law, state codes, U.S. Government regulations, directives, notices and manuals) to properly submit or process complex or unique FOIA requests;3) Utilize records management methods to ensure electronic and hardcopy records are maintained consistent with applicable regulations; and4) Explain and defend both orally and in writing FOIA procedures to personnel within and external to your organization or corporation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Having successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work..
OR
Having successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Having successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
Having a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

  • Address NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND 805 Kidder Breese St Washington, DC 20374 US
  • Name: Department of Navy EIC
  • Email: [email protected]

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