Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) program for the (installation/organization/wing). The incumbent is responsible for implementing policy, providing guidance,program management of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Information Collections and Reports.

Duties

Manage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Program. Perform information management reviews and coordinates on publications. Review official publications, forms, and websites for compliance with applicable statutory legislation, policies and procedures. Receive and evaluate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in terms of published legislation, content, estimated time and cost of the request, and determine the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for coordination.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on commercial aircraft
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid

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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) information which will assist in the development and delivery of local operational procedural training and briefing to leadership. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. To view additional qualification information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/government-information-series-0306/ 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 applicable legislation, and policy as it relates to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). 2. Knowledge of the FOIA and PA legal exemptions process, procedures, and guidelines for federal agencies. 3. Knowledge of automated programs sufficient to enter and retrieve data, construct and maintain statistical and data e-files. 4. Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and unit technicians. 5. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations. 6. Ability to develop and deliver training in installation standard operating procedures. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]