This position is located in the Freedom of Information Directorate (FD). This office is responsible for the DoD implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOIA) programs, inclusive of Privacy and FOIA appeals for the Offices of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, and the Combatant Commands. The incumbent serves a a member of the FOIA team and advisor to the ATSD (PCLT), the PD ATSD (PCLT) and or the Director of Freedom of Information in matters pertaining to FOIA appeals.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Assists the FOIA team lead and the Director, for the Freedom of Information Directorate (FD) in exercising FOIA appeal processing control over OSD/JS components and the Combatant Commands. Serves as independent FOIA appellate officer. Prepares responses for FOIA appeals in areas such as acquisition, budgetary reports, operational missions, sensitive and classified national security issues, and other technical areas. Analyzes FOIA appeals of constructive denials of DoD records and administrative matters pertaining to denials of requests for expedited processing, fee waivers, or failure to respond as required by law. Participates in special projects and initiatives, and identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions. Represents the organization on working groups, steering groups or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This position may require work to be performed outside normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and / or holidays and / or overtime.
• This position may require occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Student Loan Repayment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Superior Qualifications may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: processing of FOIA appeals at the department level and routinely addressing four or more of the following: fees and fee waivers; adequacy of search; applicability of statutory exemptions; consultations; segregability/redaction; and backlog reduction and 10-oldest cases. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the ATSD for PCLT 1155 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]