Job opening: Government Information Specialist
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Nov 22 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Works under the general supervision of the Division Chief who defines work assignments in terms of overall objectives. The employee independently plans and carries out work projects for the Branch, resolving most problems that arise. Keeps the Division Chief informed of progress and of any potentially controversial issues. Provides assistance to the Chief in managing the Army's Executive Order (EO) 13526 Automatic, Systematic and Mandatory Declassification Review programs.
Duties
Provide assistance and support to the Chief in managing the Army's Executive Order (EO) 13526 Automatic, Systematic and Mandatory Declassification Review programs.
Assist in the development of policies that protect classified national security information.
Aid in the implementation of policies which ensure Army compliance with EO 13526, Army Regulations, White House, DoD, Department of Justice and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies, guidance and directives.
Assist in the formulation, development and implementation of the Army Declassification Activity's (ADA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Privacy Act (PA) and Records/Database Management (RM) programs.
Develop, plans, implements, and enforces agency electronic document management system capabilities and policy using the Army Declassification Automated Management System (ADAMS) and the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS).
Aid in the preparation of an EO 13526 declassification strategy that positions the Army to meet EO deadlines/requirements.
Responsible for updating Army Declassification Activity's (ADA) declassification policy and procedures, the declassification portions of Army regulations and the Army Declassification Guide.
Establish archival management policies and procedures for government and contractor personnel in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards and guidelines.
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 provide assistance or support to leadership managing the automatic, systematic and/or mandatory declassification review program; coordinate updates to declassification policy or procedures; and interpret government regulations regarding declassification of information under provisions of Executive Order 13526, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
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-12).
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
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