Government Information Specialist
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- Washington, DC
This position is in the Department of Justice, Office of Information and Policy (OIP), Initial Request Staff. The OIP, Initial Request Staff is responsible for processing Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests for records maintained by the Offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs and Legal Policy.
The duties and responsibilities for a Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Monitoring Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guidelines for agency wide application.
* Providing guidance in the development and establishment of FOIA and Privacy Act (PA) policies and procedures.
* Managing a department's FOIA program.
* Developing ways to resolve problems directly affecting the FOIA process.
* Preparing FOIA reports.
* Interpreting regulations or agency policies regarding the release of information under the FOIA.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" section for specific details.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance during the duration of your employment.
To qualify for the position of Government Information Specialist, at GS-0306-14you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below.
For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service handling high-level official Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act issues, such as congressionals; provides technical advice regarding Freedom of Information Act matters; and implements Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requirements and policies.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/24/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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