Supervisory Government Information Specialist (Deputy Division Chief)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives•Washington, DC

About The Position

The incumbent serves as the primary expert consultant and technical advisor to the IPG Division Chief on Bureau records requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). The position oversees and monitors ATF efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/PA records requests accurately and on time. The Deputy Division Chief assists with strategic direction and oversight of the Division’s programs and operations, implements and monitors ATF’s information and privacy governance program, and directs day-to-day operations. This includes approving work plans and products and supervising Division staff. The incumbent also advises ATF management and Directorates on policy matters, maintains case integrity and workload and deadline tracking, and supports effective use of FOIA case-management, redaction, records-search, and eDiscovery tools, program improvements, and special projects. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level. Applicants must have experience analyzing and processing complex FOIA/PA requests; coordinating searches and resolving complex processing, referral, consultation, or interagency issues; providing senior-level technical review, quality assurance, guidance, mentoring, appeals support, or litigation support; reviewing records and disclosure packages for accuracy, segregability, redactions, foreseeable-harm analysis, and legally sufficient responses; communicating complex requirements and determinations to stakeholders; and planning and prioritizing staff work, evaluating performance, and advising staff on FOIA/PA technical and administrative matters. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Employment is subject to federal hiring conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, applicable Selective Service registration, background investigation, drug screening and random testing, and applicable time-in-grade requirements. A mobility agreement is required. New supervisors and managers must serve a one-year probationary period. This is a non-bargaining-unit position.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, obtained in the public or private sector.
Experience analyzing and processing complex FOIA and Privacy Act requests, including applying statutory exemptions and making disclosure determinations.
Experience coordinating searches for responsive records and resolving complex records-processing, referral, consultation, or interagency issues.
Experience providing technical review, quality assurance, guidance, mentoring, appeals support, litigation support, or comparable senior-level assistance involving FOIA/Privacy Act matters.
Experience conducting detailed review of records and disclosure packages for accuracy, segregability, appropriate redaction, foreseeable-harm analysis, and legally sufficient responses.
Experience communicating complex FOIA/Privacy Act requirements, determinations, or processing issues to requesters, agency personnel, counsel, or other stakeholders.
Experience planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on FOIA/Privacy Act technical and administrative matters.
U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Meet applicable Selective Service requirements, if applicable.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
Be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Sign a required mobility agreement.
Submit a resume that supports the application questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the direction and strategic oversight of the Division’s programs and operations.
Implement and monitor ATF’s information and privacy governance program.
Direct the Division’s day-to-day operations, including approving work plans and products and supervising Division staff.
Provide policy advice to ATF management and Directorates regarding the Directorate’s role.
Maintain case integrity and track workload, deadlines, and reporting.
Support effective use of FOIA case-management, redaction, records-search, and eDiscovery tools.
Support program improvements and special projects.
Oversee and monitor ATF efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/Privacy Act records requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Plan and prioritize staff work assignments, evaluate staff performance, and advise staff on FOIA/Privacy Act technical and administrative matters.