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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) · 23 hours ago

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Boyers, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking a Government Information Specialist to serve in their Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA office. The role involves researching and processing records in response to FOIA and Privacy Act requests, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and providing customer service to requesters.

GovernmentSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

FOIA knowledgePrivacy Act knowledgeData analysisRecords managementCustomer serviceProgram managementWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Must be a US citizen

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered

This is a Drug Testing designated position

Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601

Work Schedule: Full Time

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations

If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position

You must have 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

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience

Specialized Experience For This Position Includes: 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

If substituting education for experience at the GG-09 level, you must possess a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related

If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position

Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions