FOIA and Privacy Act Manager - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to assist with implementing policies, procedures and guidance regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act and Civil Liberties programs, reviews, and privacy breaches/incidents. Compliance assessment reviews and inspections for programs. Provides training, guidance, and support to installation.

Duties

1. Serves as a Freedom of Information Act Manager. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to MAJCOM headquarters staff to ensure compliance with DoD/DAF program requirements. 2. Serves as a Privacy Act and Civil Liberties POC and Program Manager. 3. Provides written and oral communication in various forms and forums. Prepares required correspondence and documentation. 4. Serves as Pertinent Oversight Authority for Inspector General Continual Evaluation Program. Qualifications

This is a Term/Temp position Not to Exceed 2yrs; the individual selected for this position may be extended or lead to a permanent position without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply, and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Civil Liberties programs. Provides authoritative guidance, analyzes complex legal and regulatory requirements, manages compliance reviews and information requests, resolves program issues, and provides accurate and timely communications ensuing legal program compliance. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of the legal and statutory mandates for the following Information Access Programs: Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Civil Liberties, and Information Quality applicable federal and public laws, executive orders/DoD directives, applicable FOIA/Privacy Act court decisions and precedents pertaining to access laws, Defense Privacy Act Board Advisory Opinions, Information Security, and the National Archives and Records Administration guidelines and policies governing life-cycle management of official records. Demonstrated FOIA, Privacy Act, and Civil Liberties expertise is required to provide advice,guidance, and authoritative consultant services to team members, supervisors, organization leaders, and customers. 2. Ability to research, analyze, and apply a variety of complex regulations and other statutory/PL requirements, such as Executive Orders 13526, Classified National Security Information; 5 USC §552 Freedom of Information Act; 5 USC §552a, Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Public Laws 105-261, Strom Thurmond National Defense Act; PL 106-65, National Defense Authorization Act; 42 USC §2011-2021, 2022-2286i, and Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 3. Skillful in analyzing and solving problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate recommendations regarding classified records review and declassification process. 4. Proficient in oral and written communications to prepare reports and supplemental instructions or write and present briefings/training seminars. 5. Ability to engage with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. 6. Ability to plan, develop, organize, and conduct virtual/in-person training/workshops. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.