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Job opening: Government Information Specialist

Salary: $99 200 - 153 354 per year
Published at: Mar 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in Office of Privacy. As a Government Information Specialist (Privacy Analyst) you will investigate, evaluate, resolve privacy related issues, update privacy-related initiatives covered by appropriate privacy compliance documentation, and collaborate with USCIS stakeholders to ensure all IT systems and program initiatives are properly documented.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Works with USCIS program offices and directorates on new and ongoing initiatives to ensure compliance with federal privacy laws(Privacy Act of 1974, E-Government Act of 2002, Homeland Security Act of 2002, and DHS policies and procedures). Research and analyze new and ongoing initiatives to ensure information collections and uses are compatible with USCIS’ mission and legal authorities. Drafts and reviews PTAs, PIAs, SORNs, and Privacy Act Statements or Privacy Notices to ensure USCIS’ initiatives adheres to Federal privacy laws and DHS privacy policies and procedures. Serve as the privacy compliance liaison to the Department on behalf of USCIS program offices and directorates. Evaluates various reports and correspondence to determine privacy policy applicability and levels of privacy risk. Communicate timelines, processes, issues, and mitigation strategies to ensure USCIS projects are adequately covered by privacy compliance documentation and complies with statutory, regulatory, and DHS privacy policy requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/22/2024. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Interprets and communicates federal privacy laws, programs, and policies. Reviews agency initiatives to determine privacy sensitive activities and identifies privacy compliance documentation coverage. Researches various topics to draft Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), System of Records Notices (SORNs), and other privacy compliance documents. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Analyzes and applies federal privacy laws, programs and policies to Program Offices and Directorates. Reviews agency initiatives to determine privacy sensitive activities, identify privacy compliance documentation coverage, and recommend privacy mitigations. Drafts and reviews privacy compliance documentation, including Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), System of Record Notices (SORNs), and Privacy Act Statements or Privacy Notices. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 03/22/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.

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