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Job opening: Government Information Specialist

Salary: $80 994 - 126 198 per year
City: Chicago
Published at: Aug 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel, Multi-Media Branch 1, Section 4. About Region 5 This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

  • You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as Researching government information management rules and regulations to make recommendations regarding disclosure of information in response to official requests; applying records management guidance pertaining to retention, disclosure and destruction of agency records. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience NOTE: 1 year of full-time undergraduate study is 30 semester or 45 quarter hours. 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered 1 year of full-time study. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as Making release determinations in response to official requests for disclosure of information; overseeing compliance with records management guidance pertaining to retention, disclosure and destruction of agency records. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Skill in applying government information management laws, regulations, principles and policies to assignments involving the release of information to the public. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act Skill in written communication Skill in oral communication Skill in managing information through the use of information technology Knowledge of Federal and Agency records management systems, regulations, principles and polices Skill in conducting analyses of legislation and regulations to determine impact on program operations Ability to establish procedures to ensure timely notification of privacy breaches 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 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
  • Name: Tera Johnson
  • Phone: 513-569-7651
  • Email: [email protected]

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