The position is located within the Centralized Support Division (CSD) at the St. Louis VA Regional (VARO) in Overland, MO. As a Government Information Specialist you will oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the RO's policies and procedures covering privacy and access of Veterans, Veteran dependents and employee information in compliance with federal and state laws and VA privacy practices (FOIA/PA laws).

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: Serve as the Regional Office and CSD FOIA/Privacy Officer and is primarily responsible for the Regional Office's compliance with all FOIA/PA laws to include regulations and guidance within each Act. Maintain safeguards of records in compliance with the FOIA/Privacy Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act. Serves, as requested, as a VBA representative on internal task forces where informational law expertise is required. Develop guidance on FOIA requests to include appeals and litigation information. Develop station policies for access to federal records under FOIA/PA. Advise other FOIA personnel on techniques and procedures. Advise of changing legislative and regulatory requirements, goals and objectives and consequences of changes in release of information services. Analyze, assess and evaluate, and provide recommendations for continued or improved efficiency in FOIA/PA related programs and functions. Act as the agency liaison in FOIA/PA requests with agency and outside components. Serves as a subject matter expert on FOIA/PA issues to assist and advise Regional Office staff regarding the resolution of problems/issues involving privacy and other release of information issues. Ensures compliance with the posting of privacy related incidents in the Privacy Violation Tracking System (PVTS) and Privacy and Security Events Tracking System (PSETS}. Work Schedule: Regular office hours, 7:30am-4:00pm; Alternate work schedules are available. Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Telework: Available Remote: This is NOT a remote/virtual position. Title/PD#: Government Information Specialist GS - 13; PD# 034990 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• This position is a Non-Bargaining unit Position

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-13 LEVEL: In addition to the experience required to qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must also have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized Experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant to perform at the journeyman level of this position with little to no training or supervision. Specialized experience may have been gained in such ways as: Preparing releases of information for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; Developing guidance regarding FOIA requests; and Advising personnel on FOIA and Privacy Act (PA) procedures To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/12/2024. Your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50: The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). General Adjustment SF-50 will NOT be accepted. Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade: (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements. ***NOTE: 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; religions; 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level.

Contacts

• Address St Louis Regional Benefit Office 9700 Page Ave Overland, MO 63132 US
• Name: Mary Chavez
• Phone: 515-323-7575
• Email: [email protected]