Government Information Specialist (FOIA) (FOIA Specialist)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position is located within the Office of Airports (ARP), Management Staff, ARP-010. The incumbent serves as a Government Information Specialist and provides support and assistance to management and staff on laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act and records/file management.

Duties

Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced professional. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act and the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to enter incoming requests from the general public, legislative offices, or other government organizations into tracking system(s) or database(s); and review, assign, process and complete responses.

Assists management with identifying, planning, and/or organizing available resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Assists with coordination of FOIA requests and responses with management and staff across ARP’s headquarters directorates and regional offices to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, policies, procedures, executive orders, case law, legal guidance, requirements and established deadlines. Provides support and assistance with process steps and implementation. Participates in and assists with the coordination of ARP specific FOIA and Privacy Act training to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations. Assists with FOIA program reviews and audits; and provides status updates and briefings on the status of ARPs FOIA activities, as needed.

Supports and performs records and file management activities, including record schedule requests and updates, records maintenance, use and disposition. Provides assistance with records retention, records maintenance, records consolidation and implementation of FAA and federal government laws, regulations, procedures and processes within ARP. Monitors the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and ensures compliance with policies for protecting sensitive data. Provides support to management and employees on
PII requirements.

Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across multiple functional and/or organizational lines. May participate on FAA FOIA, Records Management and Privacy Act groups or teams.

Contacts are internal and external to the organization, including ARP managers and staff, other FAA Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices(LOBs/SOs), Records Management Coordinators, FOIA Coordinators, and ARP IT staff.

Provides guidance and support on the application of policies and procedures. Gathers data and information to develop reports to communicate status updates to senior management. Supports coordination activities with members of the general public, legal entities, state/federal agencies and other stakeholders.

Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allows considerable discretion to select established or recommend new approaches. Resolves most problems or work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced professional. However, refers complex issues to a manager.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at project completion. Work activities typically support objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivision and/or Line of Business/Staff Office
(LOB/SO).

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
No Travel Required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G, FG/GS-10/11 level. This experience is typically 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

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Specialized experience is defined as:

-Experience reviewing and editing documents prior to release to members of the general public, legislative offices, or other government organizations in accordance with rules and regulations pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

AND

-Experience applying laws, rules, polices, regulations and statutory requirements associated with records and file management to provide support and assistance to management and staff.

AND

-Experience maintaining databases; or developing reports and/or spreadsheets for use by targeted audiences.

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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded on faxed or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $83,430 - $129,323

Job Ident #: 789800800

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Government Information Specialist (FOIA) (FOIA Specialist)

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