The NCUA's Office of General Counsel is seeking experienced professionals to join its Information and Access Law (IAL) division. The IAL team is responsible for the agency's privacy, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), records management, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) programs.

Duties

As a Government Information Specialist (FOIA & PRA), you will: Record, track, and report status on information collection paper forms, websites, surveys, or electronic submissions for the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) program that impose an information collection burden on the public and require OMB approval. Prepare Information Collection Requests (new requests and renewals) and submit to OMB in ROCIS. Process FOIA requests, including analyzing requests, identifying responsive records, reviewing responsive records and applying redactions, preparing response letters, and preparing quarterly and annual FOIA reports. Develop guidance and training for agency staff regarding PRA and FOIA. Contribute to the success of the privacy, records management, and CUI programs, including completing routine compliance activities, giving guidance to other offices, and developing and implementing new processes when necessary.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
• A probationary/trial period may be required.
• Applicants must complete an assessment battery (i.e., Assessment Questionnaire and USA Hire Assessment) via the USA Hire platform if notified to do so.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. All applicants applying for the CU-13 grade level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-12 grade level obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: ensuring agency compliance with PRA guidelines; reviewing and analyzing FOIA and privacy requests and responsive records/materials; preparing written materials; and providing information guidance to internal or external customers, stakeholders, or management officials. Ideal Candidate Statement: Theideal candidate has substantial experience serving as a Specialist/Analyst responsible for completing routine activities related to the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Freedom of Information Act, and has some experience supporting federal privacy and records management programs. You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement. Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.

Education

Education may not be used in lieu of experience for this opportunity.

Contacts

• Address National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Lauren Portwood
• Phone: (703) 518-6525
• Email: [email protected]