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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

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Job Description

Duties

  • Manage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program. Responsible for installation FOIA programs/initiatives and provides the FOIA source of knowledge for a host installations and tenant units. Provides managerial responsibility of FOIA requests for Air Force (AF) records. Receives and evaluates FOIA requests in terms of published legislation, content, estimated time and cost of the request, and determines the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for coordination.
  • Manage the Privacy Act (PA) Program. Serves as the installation representative for the PA program. Conducts thorough review of AF and MAJCOM policy and guidance to determine if supplemental guidance is required for installation implementation to protect access to information which falls under the PA during electronic transmissions. Interprets the law, publications discussing current amendments, findings, and decisions in order to keep installation procedures current. Responds to Higher Headquarters data requests and directives on behalf of the Installation Commander.
  • Ensures compliance with requirements for FOIA and PA programs. Provides subject matter expertise for the installation on policies and procedures for electronic mail and internet standards in accordance with FOIA/E-FOIA/PA requirements. Performs information management reviews and coordinates on publications. Initiates or coordinates reports for all incidents involving violations of Personal Identifiable Information (PII). Communicates effectively in writing and corresponds with the senior leadership, subordinate units, and the public who may be pursuing access to information from the government.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Must obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance.
  • May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft.
  • Overtime may be required.
Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of applicable legislation, DoD regulations, and policy as it relates to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA), knowledge of the FOIA and PA legal exemptions process, procedures, and guidelines for federal agencies, and skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and unit technicians

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EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of experience and education that equals to at least 100% of the required education and experience. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation, DoD regulations, and AF policy as it relates to the, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).
  • Knowledge of the FOIA and PA legal exemptions process, procedures, and guidelines for federal agencies.
  • Knowledge of automated programs sufficient to enter and retrieve data, construct and maintain statistical and data e-files.
  • Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and unit technicians.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training in installation standard operating procedures.

  • 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 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.

    Additional information

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

    120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

    Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

    Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

    is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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