Supervisory Government Information Specialist - Washington, United States - U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Duties

This position is located under the Public and Governmental Affairs, Office of the Information Privacy and Governance Division in Washington, DC.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert consultant and technical advisor to the IPG Division Chief or Deputy Chief on matters concerning requests for Bureau records under the FOIA and Privacy Act and is responsible for overseeing and monitoring ATF's efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/Privacy Act records requests in a timely and accurate manner.

This duty encompasses dealing with other directorates and policy officials to develop, analyze, and determine appropriate information to be disseminated.

As a Supervisory Government Information Specialist, GS-306-14, your typical work assignments may include:

Serveing as a primary expert consultant and technical advisor to the IPG Division Chief or Deputy Chief on matters concerning requests for Bureau records under the FOIA and Privacy Act (PA).

Responsible for overseeing and monitoring ATF's efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/Privacy Act records requests in a timely and accurate manner.

Communicating with directorates and policy officials to develop, analyze, and determine appropriate information to be disseminated.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment

The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

MOBILITY PLAN:
New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness.

To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau.

Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Key Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications:

GS-1- You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Analyzing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S. C 552) requests, conducting records searches, and reviewing results to determine responsiveness of records and the use of appropriate exemptions when necessary.

Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Ethical Obligations

Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ EEO Policy Statement

DIVERSITY Statement:
"As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service."

"Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives in