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 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Army systems (Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Record Notices (SORNs) for Privacy Information for Privacy Act (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). Locate, evaluate, and select responsive material from numerous sources, inclusive of the National Technical Information Service, the Defense Technical Information Center, and the Government Printing Office. Assist and advise high level DA officials through input to policy and procedures governing the storage, service, retrieval access, release, and maintenance of recordkeeping systems of joint, unified and specified commands. Screen material prior to release to ensure documents are releasable and do not conflict with the exemptions of the FOIA/PA. Prepare and present information and decision briefings to higher levels of management. Coordinate Army wide statistical data and prepares the consolidated report for the annual Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

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 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: 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 governing recordkeeping systems; and develop or implement procedures, guidelines, or training requirements related FOIA or PA programs. 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: ComplianceManages and Organizes InformationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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