Privacy Specialist

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located at Departmental Offices, Management CFO – Privacy, Transparency, and Records. The Privacy Specialist supports privacy activities and ensures compliance with the Privacy Act and other federal privacy requirements. The role evaluates privacy risks, conducts privacy assessments, and assists with responses to privacy incidents and complaints involving personally identifiable information.

At the GS-13 level, the Privacy Specialist leads development and review of Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices, and Computer Matching Agreements; evaluates complex privacy issues; and develops and reviews privacy compliance documents. The specialist works with legal counsel and senior officials to resolve issues, obtain approvals, and publish required documents. The role also assesses risks in federal programs and information systems, recommends safeguards, advises and trains Treasury bureaus, supports incident and complaint response, and evaluates bureau privacy programs. Employees selected at a lower grade level will receive training and opportunities to learn these duties.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and personnel vetting, including Continuous Vetting enrollment and FBI Rap Back service enrollment.
• Comply with federal ethics laws and complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• For GS-13: One year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including drafting and reviewing privacy compliance documentation for compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and/or Section 208 of the e-Government Act; ensuring documentation identifies relevant privacy issues and includes technically authoritative written responses; and obtaining Office of General Counsel or agency official approval and supporting required publication.
• For GS-12: One year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including personally drafting privacy compliance documentation for review and clearance, and facilitating or assisting in its completion by gathering facts and legal authorities and answering questions about required content and information sources.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-12 for GS-13, or 52 weeks at GS-11 for GS-12.
• Current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Experience may be gained in public-sector, private-sector, or volunteer service; part-time experience is prorated.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices, and Computer Matching Agreements.
• Evaluate complex privacy issues and ensure compliance with federal privacy laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop and review privacy compliance documents to identify gaps, resolve concerns, and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work with legal counsel and senior officials to resolve privacy issues, obtain approvals, and publish required privacy documents.
• Assess privacy risks in federal programs and information systems and recommend appropriate safeguards.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to Treasury bureaus on privacy requirements and compliance.
• Advise Treasury bureaus on investigating and responding to privacy incidents, complaints, and potential violations.
• Evaluate bureau privacy programs and recommend improvements to strengthen privacy protections and compliance.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods; the government pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Opportunities for telework and flexible work schedules may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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