USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Government Information Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $144K/yrUSAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and they are seeking a Government Information Specialist for a one-year non-reimbursable assignment. The role involves researching, interpreting, and applying FOIA/PA statutes and regulations while processing complex FOIA/PA cases.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive, analyze, and process complex and sensitive Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests
Ensure compliance with FOIA/PA laws, regulations, and polices to adjudicate which information and documentation can be released
Determine whether responsive records are complete by researching and interpreting legal statutes, records policies, and internal procedures
Provide accurate and timely technical assistance for disclosure of FOIA/PA records using automated processing systems to redact records and prepare all necessary correspondence, notices, and other documentation
Qualification
Required
Must be a current permanent Federal employee
Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under 'required documents' section
Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
Must have achieved a minimum of 'meet expectations/proficiency' on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
Receiving, processing, researching, and/or verifying FOIA/PA requests
Providing technical assistance to management, staff, and the public on using automated systems for the disclosure of records under the FOIA/PA laws
Demonstrating knowledge of records systems/records policy and procedure to determine that records produced by the agency are complete
Ensuring appropriate documentation, laws, and regulations are applied to FOIA/PA requests, appeals, and litigation
Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, self-motivated, and work independently
Benefits
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.**
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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