Government Information Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Chief of Staff, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Government Information Specialist processes complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, reviews records, applies redactions, and determines whether information should be released or withheld in accordance with FOIA laws, regulations, and agency policies. The role also prepares and coordinates FOIA responses and communications, advises requesters and agency stakeholders on FOIA requirements and procedures, and provides technical assistance, training, and coordination to support consistent, compliant agency-wide FOIA operations.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing all of the following: independently managing complex or sensitive requests from intake through final response, coordinating records searches, and maintaining complete case files; analyzing records for releasability, applying exemptions and redactions, and preparing legally sufficient determinations under applicable laws, regulations, guidance, and agency policy; and advising requesters, program officials, legal counsel, and other stakeholders on disclosure requirements and resolving complex procedural or compliance issues.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Applicants must document experience clearly, including exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time work.

Responsibilities

Process complex FOIA requests from intake through final response, including reviewing records, applying appropriate redactions, and determining the release or withholding of information under applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Prepare and coordinate FOIA responses and communications.
Provide guidance to requesters, agency staff, management officials, and other stakeholders regarding FOIA requirements and procedures.
Provide FOIA technical assistance, training, and coordination to promote consistent application of FOIA policies, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective agency-wide FOIA operations.