Government Information Specialist
About The Position
This position is located in the Management Support Unit (MSU), Directorate of Overseas Citizens Services (OCS), Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State. MSU is responsible for releasing or protecting information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), or Executive Order 12356. The specialist reviews requests involving other Bureau and Department organizations when the requested information originated with those organizations. The role reviews and analyzes a broad range of information-release requests from diverse sources; makes original release or denial determinations for sensitive records under applicable acts, laws, and executive orders; and reviews records requested through administrative access programs. The specialist also provides analysis and advice supporting information and records management programs that provide the public access to OCS records under FOIA. At the GS-12 level, the incumbent performs substantially the same duties, but assignments have less responsibility and independence and are subject to closer-than-normal supervision.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade requirements, by the announcement closing date.
- For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service, including reviewing FOIA records pursuant to laws and regulations; managing a database, compiling reports, drafting correspondence, and serving as a public liaison on FOIA issues; and using Adobe, FOIA Express, or a similar redaction tool to excise information and annotate applicable exemption codes.
- For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, legal decisions, policies, procedures, and directives concerning protection and release of FOIA and PA information; coordinating and tracking FOIA/PA requests to ensure accurate, legally sufficient, and timely responses; evaluating records under FOIA and PA and communicating about related issues with employees, leadership, other organizations, and/or the public; and using Adobe, FOIA Express, or a similar redaction tool to excise information and annotate applicable exemption codes.
- There is no education substitution for the specialized experience required at either the GS-12 or GS-13 level.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Responsibilities
- Review requests involving other Bureau and Department organizations when the requested information originated with those organizations.
- Review and analyze a broad range of requests for information release from a wide variety of sources.
- Review records requested through administrative access programs.
- Make original release or denial determinations for sensitive records under applicable acts, laws, and executive orders.
- Provide analysis and advice supporting information and records management programs and activities focused on public access to OCS records under FOIA.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
