About the Position: Serves as a Government Information Specialist in the Records Management Directorate (RMD), Privacy / Civil Liberties (CL )and FOIA Division. Actions to implement the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) include policy development, administration and conduct of the Army wide FOIA and PA / CL programs which are accomplished in concert with Department of Defense policy.

Duties

Analyze requests for Army information for FOIA and Army systems (Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Record Notices for Privacy Information for PA. Evaluate requests in terms of cited legislation and content to determine legislative applicability thereto the FOIA (5 USC 552) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a). Recommend proper disposition on non-Army requests, and on own initiative, transfers them to proper agency or agencies. Process requests for information utilizing the requirements of FOIA and PA for FOIA requests and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Advise high-level DA officials of procedures governing the storage, service, retrieval access, release, and maintenance of recordkeeping systems. Prepare and present information and decision briefings to higher levels of management. Compile Army wide statistical data for preparation of the consolidated report for the annual Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Section 803, and FOIA. Maintain the online DA FOIA Library in accordance with 5 USC 552, ensuring that the public has access to information that is of current interest.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assist with the gathering or analysis of information related to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) program; analysis recordkeeping systems for compliance with regulations; and assist in the development of program procedures to improve efficiency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:legal or government studies. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes respond to inquiries on matters related to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) programs; advise on procedures regarding recordkeeping systems; and develop procedures, guidelines or training requirements related to FOIA or PA. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Problem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTechnical Credibility Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-12 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. GS-11 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). GS-12 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-11).

Education

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 HT-APF-W313AA JT & DOD ACTIVITY, HQS SVCS - WASH DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk