You will serve as a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the MANAGEMENT DIVISION of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

Duties

You will evaluate and prepare responses to complex FOIA/PA requests that addressed to Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV). You will make recommendations to Branch Head on problem areas brought to the incumbent's attention with the goal of streamlining the programs and providing the field activities with up-to-date guidelines You will maintain official historical records and files for the PA and FOIA programs and manage the website and repository. You will review draft Issuances for compliance with established PA and FOIA control criteria and for potential impact on programs.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

GS-11 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Implementing provisions of the Privacy Act (PA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), other access laws, Executive Orders, statutes; 2) Utilizing PA and FOIA case law pertaining to information access and release, security, and protection of information; 3) Articulating ideas effectively with short notice, both orally and in writing; 4) Providing on-the-spot telephonic guidance regarding PA and FOIA inquiries; 5) Analyzing and resolving complex problems and issues; and 6) Establishing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of publics, some of which have opposing points of view and a wide variety of special interests and concerns regarding PA and FOIA. GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying knowledge of the Privacy Act (PA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), other access laws, Executive Orders, and statutes to provide guidance both orally and in writing; 2) Understanding PA and FOIA case law pertaining to information access and release, security, and protection of information; 3) Responding to inquiries regarding PA and FOIA with assistance as needed; and 4) Maintaining working relationships with a variety of publics, some of which have opposing points of view and a wide variety of special interests and concerns regarding PA and FOIA. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-11 Level:
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree;
OR
Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-09 Level:
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS 2000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]