Management Information Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Office of Information Services (MC-MI), Office of the Administration (MC-M). MC-MI is responsible for managing and operating the FMCSA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. The incumbent serves as a Management Information Specialist within MC-MI processing FOIA requests.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Experience executing end-to-end processing of FOIA requests, including evaluating responsive records, performing line-by-line redactions, and applying FOIA exemptions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
• Experience searching electronic records and computer systems to locate and gather files requested under information privacy or public records rules.
• Experience utilizing agency’s IT systems to conduct searches for responsive records to FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Quality Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Nice To Haves

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Able to function independently as well as in a team environment
• Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
• Working with an agency's internal Directives Program
• Organizational skills and ability to manage large case loads
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and coordinates FOIA and Privacy Act requests and appeals.
• Coordinates responses with program offices and the Office of Chief Counsel within established deadlines.
• Assist management officials in the implementation of organizational and procedural changes resulting from management studies and surveys.
• Conducts reviews of the full range of FOIA requests including those that are highly complex and sensitive.
• Conducts special and ongoing analysis and studies that result from changes or modifications to current FOIA and Privacy Act rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Draft FOIA response letters.
• Utilize agency IT systems to conduct searches and retrieve records responsive to FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Provides consultative services to program offices.
• Ability to prepare management reports.
• Responsible for concurrence on all proposed directives materials, in terms of technical compliance with governing policies, procedures and practices affecting incorporation into the FMCSA Directives System.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed