Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Department of Air Force (DAF) and the general public with implementing policies, procedures, and guidance regarding Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and associated civil liberties. The position also performs Information Collection and Reporting and executes Inspector General Continual Evaluation programs

Duties

1. Serves as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Manager. 2. Serves as Privacy, Civil Liberties POC, and Information Collection Program Manager. 3. Provides written and oral communications in various forms and forums. 4. Serves as Pertinent Oversight Authority (POA) for Inspector General (IG) Continual Evaluation Program (CEP). This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. This position is obligated to another employee. Please see Conditions of Employment. This position is a developmental GS-11 Target GS-12 position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-11. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position may be subject to a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized for candidates requesting a Voluntary Change to lower Grade. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Work may occasionally require travel from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than the usual regular duty hours in the performance of the job; overtime may be required.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• 1/2 This position is obligated to an employee on an overseas assignment with entitlements to return to this position.
• 2/2 If selected, a signed agreement will be required, acknowledging the potential displacement, under reduction-in-force procedures, if alternative placement cannot be made.
• This position is TERM not to exceed 13 months.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes the ability to interpret and implement the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act guidance; understanding of the organizational structure, policies, and operational procedures, ability to locate and identify records; proficient in oral and written communications. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Real Estate. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. GS-12 Specialized Experience Statement Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes interpreting and implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act guidance across multiple agencies; processing FOIA cases using integrated online systems; processing IT systems privacy impact assessments requests; managing breach reporting requirements; performing periods of instruction in person and virtually; proficient in oral and written communications at an executive level; and highly adept at researching and analyzing records for case management. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. Expert knowledge of the legal and statutory mandates for the following Information Access Programs: Freedom of Information Act, Information Collections, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Information Quality applicable federal and public laws, executive orders/DoD directives, applicable FOIA/Privacy Act court decisions and precedents pertaining to access laws, Defense Privacy Act Board Advisory Opinions, Information Security, and the National Archives and Records Administration guidelines and policies governing life-cycle management of official records. Demonstrated FOIA, Privacy, and Information Collection expertise is required to provide advice, guidance, and authoritative consultant services to team members, supervisors, organization leaders, and customers. 2. Ability to research, analyze, and apply a variety of complex regulations and other statutory/PL requirements, such as Executive Orders 13526, Classified National Security Information; Public Laws 105-261, Strom Thurmond National Defense Act; and PL 106-65, National Defense Authorization Act; 42 USC §2011-2021, 2022-2286i, Atomic Energy Act of 1954; 5 USC §552 Freedom of Information Act; 5 USC §552a, Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. 3. Skillful in analyzing and solving problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate recommendations regarding classified records review and declassification process. 4. Proficient in oral and written communications to prepare reports and supplemental instructions or write and present briefings/training seminars. 5. Ability to engage with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. 6. Ability to plan, develop, organize, and conduct virtual/in-person training/ workshops. 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 AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]