This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 6-Eastern Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee. Position will be responsible for the District's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program, the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) program, and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data collection and provides direct assistance and advice to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and Supervisory Corrections Officer (SCO).

Duties

Develops and refines the collection and analysis of statistics, departmental data, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request information within their respective districts and also includes the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) program and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data collection. Ensures program compliance with stringent program regulations. Plans and carries out assignments based upon prescribed program objectives. Consolidates work efforts into useful responses, ensuring their relevancy, technical accuracy, and consistency with related requests/projects. Provides advice to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), the Supervisory Corrections Officer (SCO), and other senior officials on the management of FOIA information collection, release of information and the tracking of requests, SLEC program objectives, and UCR data collection. Provides regular status updates to OJS Headquarters office regarding outstanding FOIA, SLEC, and UCR requests. Reviews information collected in response to data requests, determines the release of information based on laws and policies governing the release data. Assists in the development programs and recommends to the SAC, SCO, and senior officials concepts for dealing with change to achieve full and accurate data reporting and FOIA, SLEC, and UCR submissions with prescribed guidelines.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards). Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12 Grade Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: responsible for coordinating the collection, tracking, and processing of relevant data, such as statistical data or FOIA requests, in support of agency goals; interpreting legislation or advising management on guidelines, directives or circulars applicable to data collection, FOIA processing, The Privacy Act, information systems, or performance management; developing strategic goals and measures for the management or evaluation of agency programs; and representing management in public forums related to information collection or performance management. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Rowena Valadez
• Email: [email protected]