About the Position: Serve as the Freedom of Information (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA) for the installation. To implement the FOIA and PA include policy development, administration and conduct of the Installation-wide FOIA and PA programs, which are accomplished in concert with Department of Army and Department of Defense policy.

Duties

Researches and prepares responses to all requests for release of information for personnel documents and official records of Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, separated, retired and/or discharged and deceased military personnel. Apply knowledge of applicable legislation, DoD regulations, and Army policy as it relates to releasing information/documentation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Receive, review, analyze, and process complex and sensitive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests to determine what information is being sought. Use automated processing systems to redact records and prepare all necessary correspondence, notices, and other documentation required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). Provide technical advice, oral briefings, and training to newly assigned personnel, directorates, and senior leadership.

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 Secret security clearance.

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)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 and/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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting with researching, analyzing, evaluating data, and responding to a variety of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act request; 2) Assisting in the development of privacy-related policies and procedures based on existing laws/regulations; receiving, investigating and tracking complaints related to compliance; 3) Receiving and responding requests for information in accordance with established laws/regulations/procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLegal, Government, and JurisprudenceReadingReading ComprehensionStress ToleranceWriting 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-07).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address DM-APF-W6ED01 HUMAN RESOURCES CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk