Summary
DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office is seeking a Government Information Specialist (GIS) to serve in the release/referral of records in response to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, and Conditions of Disclosure or Routine Use provisions for sharing information with other Federal government agencies. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more.
Duties
As a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to FOIA and Privacy Act requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities. Determining whether DCSA maintains records responsive to a request. Reviewing responsive records, withholding information that is exempt from release according to FOIA, Privacy Act, and other applicable regulations, and assembling release packages. Processing 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 phones calls and e-mails form internal and external requesters, their representatives, and other Federal agencies about FOIA and/or Privacy Act procedures and processes.
Education
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. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT: Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation and online technical questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. 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. You should 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'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.