Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to analyze Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) issues, regulations, policies, standards, and requests.

Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act, related portions of the Code of Federal Regulations, and FOIA and Privacy Act policies and procedures.

Ability to meet and deal with others.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 13:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: interpreting and applying the policies, legislation, and program provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs; researching and analyzing FOIA/PA information and exemption issues; managing FOIA/PA cases that require analysis of context, content, scope, and breadth of requests from intake to completion; providing advice and guidance to other individuals regarding the FOIA/PA process; reviewing federal records in connection with active FOIA litigation; and gathering information from multiple sources, identifying and analyzing issues, and making recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of a FOIA/PA program.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-13

Announcement Number:	JP-19-009	Application Deadline:	05/02/2019
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	04/17/2019
Salary Range:	Min: 99172.0 - Max: 128920.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

This position is located in the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) whose mission is to provide legal advice and assistance to OJP on all types of legal issues that arise in the course of its operation.
This position is located in the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) whose mission is to provide legal advice and assistance to OJP on all types of legal issues that arise in the course of its operation.

Duties:

Serves as an organizational expert in analyzing the impact of existing or proposed legislation on FOIA and Privacy Act matters. Reviews and advises on complex cases; in situations where definitions or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain; or where the boundaries of the issues are difficult to determine.
Serves as an organizational expert in analyzing the impact of existing or proposed legislation on FOIA and Privacy Act matters. Reviews and advises on complex cases; in situations where definitions or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain; or where the boundaries of the issues are difficult to determine.
Develops, implements, and manages a program to coordinate requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA).
Develops, implements, and manages a program to coordinate requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA).
Provides advice in sensitive or controversial areas that result in new guidelines on FOIA or Privacy Act matters. Communicates such guidelines to agency components and other agencies to ensure consistent FOIA/PA processing government wide. Documents and reports FOIA/PA issues and results to management. Advises and assists agency components on FOIA and PA requirements, and in making determinations on requests for information, documents, and records.
Provides advice in sensitive or controversial areas that result in new guidelines on FOIA or Privacy Act matters. Communicates such guidelines to agency components and other agencies to ensure consistent FOIA/PA processing government wide. Documents and reports FOIA/PA issues and results to management. Advises and assists agency components on FOIA and PA requirements, and in making determinations on requests for information, documents, and records.
Coordinates FOIA and/or PA requests that require special handling. Alerts agency officials to any incoming requests which warrant special attention or are deemed potentially controversial, and which should be coordinated with other offices to ensure consistency of responses. Handles sensitive documents in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Provides program office with instructions on special handling if required. Develops guidance and procedural information
regarding the agency's FOIA regulations and policies.
Coordinates FOIA and/or PA requests that require special handling. Alerts agency officials to any incoming requests which warrant special attention or are deemed potentially controversial, and which should be coordinated with other offices to ensure consistency of responses. Handles sensitive documents in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Provides program office with instructions on special handling if required. Develops guidance and procedural information regarding the agency's FOIA regulations and policies.