Privacy Program Specialist - Washington, United States - US Smithsonian Institution

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:


The Privacy Program Specialist is responsible for assisting with efforts to ensure proper administration and management of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (sPII).

In this position, you will:


  • Develop policy and procedural guidance for use by Smithsonian employees and affiliated persons.

Independently conduct reviews and assessments of information technology and paper records systems to ensure compliance with applicable Privacy laws and SI policy; conduct research for areas for Privacy Program improvement and develop recommendations for appropriate action plans.


  • Develop and facilitate training workshops on privacy programs and initiatives for managers and employees.
  • Provide breach/incident response planning and response support to incidents involving the suspected or confirmed breaches of personally identifiable information.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Pass Preemployment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment
For information on qualification requirements, see _Qualification Standards Handbook for _General Schedule Positions_ on OPM website.


Qualifications:


Experience:

You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.


For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience performing at least three of the following:
(1) assisting in the administering of a privacy information program for an organization, (2) experience with activities that required implementation of laws and other guidelines related to privacy information, (3) being responsible for preparing privacy policy and procedural guidance, (4) evaluating compliance with organizational policies, applicable law and local guidance, (5) conducting training on privacy procedures, and (6) overseeing the organization's personally identifiable information protection processes and procedures. CIPP certification is desirable.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.

Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or a Combination:
Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards.


Special Instructions for Foreign Education:

If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S.

accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience for all positions individuals must have related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:


  • Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government). Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships.
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Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate.
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Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations.

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency requi
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