Government Information Specialist

Summary

This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of the General Counsel (GC) in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent will implement policies, procedures, and practices for information management working under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA); And manage their own cases and notes in the FOIAXpressTM database, a vital administrative record used to track FOIA requests.

Duties

As a Government Information Specialist, you will: Responsible for administrative processes or actions related to FOIA/PA requests. This includes researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response requests. Reviews, analyzes, and processes requests in accordance with Federal law, regulations, and policies. The requests may concern maintenance issues related to the confidentiality of personal information, proprietary information, law enforcement records, classified information, and operation security information. Assigns requests to the appropriate office (or transfers them to the appropriate Agency) to search for responsive records. Advises other Agency staff on FOIA/PA processes and the application to files and records. Reviews and analyzes records for release determinations in accordance with FOIA/PA and applicable guidelines. Responds verbally and in writing to personal, telephone and written inquiries for information and educational material from the public, as well as internal and external customers.

Qualifications

To qualify for the NQ-2: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NQ-01 pay band or GS-07 level. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes: At least one year of researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response requests; and/or assembling and reviewing proposed FOIA/PA packages for release. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in performing professional legal staff work and counsel in complex areas of law and legal procedures pertaining to one or more of the following: litigation (federal court and administrative litigation), employee relations, employment law, federal worker's compensation law, governmental ethics, federal appropriations and/or national security issues. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Researching data for responses to requests. 2. Analyzing and evaluating data for responses to requests. 3. Assembling and reviewing proposed FOIA/PA packages for release. 4. Overseeing and processing of FOIA request using a database for record keeping. To qualify for the NQ-3: Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience involving with knowledge of advanced FOIA/PA principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques, and advanced consulting skills sufficient enough to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated FOIA/PA issues. Knowledge of and skill in applying FOIA/PA statutes governing public access to Agency records, and knowledge of Atomic Energy Act, relevant rules, EO's, guidelines, relevant and current case law affecting FOIA, PA or both programs. Skill and ability related database management and operations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

?????A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to analysis work (e.g. business administration with an emphasis in human resources, human resources management, or similar). If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.**If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.**FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.