This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Chief Counsel, FOIA and Information Law Section. This position primary purpose is to ensures agency compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Directs, monitors, and advises a unit of subordinate staff who are engaged in substantive legal-related work within the FOIA/PA Unit.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Supervisory Government Information Specialist (DETAIL Not-To-Exceed 1 Year) your typical work assignments may include: Consulting with DEA Headquarters, field, and foreign offices on complex FOIA/PA matters. Handling congressional and other FOIA inquiries. Monitoring emerging trends and explores new methods, legal research and analytical approaches, and options to increase the unit's productivity. Directing, coordinating, or overseeing the work of supervisors, leaders, team chiefs, group coordinators, committee chairs, or comparable personnel; and/or providing similar oversight of contractors.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.
• This is a Reimbursable DETAIL opportunity Not-to-Exceed 1 year.
• Selectee will be reassigned back to current, permanent position at the end of the detail.
• Supervisor's Approval Letter is required at the point of selection.

Qualifications

For GS 15: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 Federal grade level in performing the following duties: 1) Planning, administering, and managing an organization's Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Program; 2) Ensuring compliance and case management of FOIA/PA requests; and 3) Leading staff by overseeing FOIA cases and making recommendations on responses to agency requests and inquires. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Human Capital ManagementLeadershipStrategic ThinkingTechnical Credibility

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Debra Jordan
• Phone: 571-776-2688
• Email: [email protected]