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About This Role
This role in DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office involves handling the release and referral of records in response to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, as well as Conditions of Disclosure or Routine Use provisions for sharing information with other Federal government agencies. It suits a specialist in government information who can manage complex data requests and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
Research, analyze, and evaluate data for response to FOIA and Privacy Act requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities
Determine whether DCSA maintains records responsive to a request
Review responsive records, withhold information that is exempt from release according to FOIA, Privacy Act, and other applicable regulations, and assemble release packages
Process simple and complex requests from federal, state, and local entities when the purpose is consistent with a Privacy Act condition of disclosure or a routine use from applicable system of records notices
Draft correspondence to individuals, DCSA offices, other government agencies, or Congressional offices in response to questions or requests for information pertaining to the FOIA and/or Privacy Act
Provide customer service by answering phone calls and e-mails from internal and external requesters, their representatives, and other Federal agencies about FOIA and/or Privacy Act procedures and processes
Requirements
Must be a US citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
This is a Drug Testing designated position
Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement
Directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position
Specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-07) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility
One year or more of specialized experience
Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to information requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities
Researching information systems and/or record sets to identify and locate documents responsive to information requests
Reviewing responsive records, identifying information that is not releasable, drafting response correspondence to requesters, and assembling release packages
Assisting with records management activities, to include maintaining a records inventory and performing database management
Or possess a master's or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree
Program Management: Applies the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs, projects and resources
Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise
Reading Comprehension: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement
For the GG-09 level, a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D.
If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Important Details
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations
Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions
If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter
A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date)
The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position
Application deadline: This job will close when 100 applications have been received, which may be sooner than the closing date
Locations: Boyers, PA
Travel Required: Occasional travel
Appointment type: Permanent
Supervisory status: No
Federal service type: Excepted Service
Represented by a union: No
Drug test: Yes
Security clearance: Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Background check type: National security
Financial disclosure required: No
Application Process
Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation and online technical questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications
If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online questionnaire
If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration
List any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'
All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.)
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further
Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement
The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position
Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed
If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible
The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages
We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX)
We do not accept PDF portfolio files
Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible
Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text
About the Company
DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office is seeking a Government Information Specialist (GIS).
We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy
Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vice versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations
Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc., Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month/Year to present. Hours per Week)
If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position
College transcript(s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned
All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Failure to provide latest SF50 may result in you being rated ineligible for this position
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty
Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position
The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position
If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position
Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement
Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants
Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy
