Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer (PCLO) to administer the FOIA and PCL Programs for the National Guard Bureau. This responsibility includes developing guidelines, procedures, and standards for the FOIA and PCL programs.

Duties

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program. Manage and oversee the NGB, ANG and ARNG FOIA/Privacy Act Programs and serve as an advisor to the 54 states, territories and Wings on all matters pertaining to the FOIA Program, IAW 5 USC 552 (FOIA) and 5 USC 552a (PA) statutory requirements. Independently analyze and review all incoming and outgoing FOIA/Privacy Act requests. Privacy Program. Manage and oversee the NGB, ANG and ARNG Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs IAW statutory requirements. Provide authoritative guidance, recommendation and training to NGB, 54 ARNG, States and Territories and the 93 Air wings within ANG to ensure personal information and data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated only as authorized by law and as necessary to carry out agency responsibilities. FOIA and PA Program Compliance. Prepare and review a variety of daily, monthly, quarterly, annual reports and statistical data, to include FOIA reports, PA reports and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) breaches IAW OMB. Manage NGB internal website through collaboration with the FOIA/PA field offices.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours with short notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes ??????knowledge of the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, E-Government Act of 2002, (including the Federal Information and Security Management Act)), OMB Requirements and other pertinent laws, Executive Orders, Privacy Impact Assessments, court decisions, and precedents pertaining to the information access and release, security, and protection of information as related to FOIA and Privacy & Civil Liberties Programs. Knowledge is applied to analyze records and make evaluations as to what records, portions of records, or information that may be release or denied to the public. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, E-Government Act of 2002, (including the Federal Information and Security Management Act)), OMB Requirements and other pertinent laws, Executive Orders, Privacy Impact Assessments, court decisions, and precedents pertaining to the information access and release, security, and protection of information as related to FOIA and Privacy & Civil Liberties Programs. Knowledge is applied to analyze records and make evaluations as to what records, portions of records, orinformation that may be release or denied to the public. 2. Knowledge of the Privacy Act and organizational policy for amendment of records and database entries. Knowledge is applied to analyze requests for amendment of records and potentially responsive records and make evaluation of whether records may be processed as they relate to Privacy and DoD requirements as they related to FOIA and Privacy. 3. Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques accompanied by an understanding of how regulatory programs are administered in or to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques to ensure compliance with pertinent rules and regulations. 4. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations. 5. In-depth knowledge of records management and attendant procedures of numerous depositories and libraries, which maintain technical, professional, and other specialized documentation of interest to the public. 6. Keen ability to express ideas both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]