- Conduct independent analysis and apply FOIA and PA exemptions and/or exclusions as appropriate.
- Review FOIA/PA requests to obtain associated responsive documents located within OFAC divisions a. When required, reconcile divergent office/agency responses b. Review responsive records in accordance with 5 USC 552, 5 USC 552a, the Treasury's implementing regulations/instructions and applicable laws
- Redact documents in accordance with the provisions applicable instructions and policy
- Make appropriate annotations to records
- Process cases through the submitter notice process
- Review submitter objections and make initial recommendations regarding objections to the government program manager
- Review objections, prepare correspondence and submit for review
- Prepare for Litigation
- Submit cases for inspection/review by government authority
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- The FOIA specialist should have experience applying experienced in the application of all of the exemptions but must have demonstrated experience in 4 and 7.
- Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of work experience
- Computer skills required: MS Office Suite skills
- Proven analytical background
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others
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Paralegal/FOIA Specialist - Washington, United States - Dynamis Inc
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Dynamis is seeking a Paralegal - FOIA Specialist who will be responsible for providing FOIA support services to the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The Paralegal - FOIA Specialist will be responsible for processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / Privacy Act (PA) requests for records throughout the entire life-cycle in accordance with the provisions of the FOIA and PA.
Responsibilities
In accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Dynamis, Inc is adopting a mandatory policy for all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you are required to show proof of vaccination. Dynamis will consider accommodations for disability or religious-based reasons where they do not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
