GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

About the company

You will serve as a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS & TOTAL FORCE DIRECTORATE of NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Your tasks

• You will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating NAVSEA's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs for the Command, including field activities, PAEs, and PEOs supported by the command.
• You will review different types of records requested under FOIA including: contract/procurement, technical data (drawings/manuals), investigative reports/hotline complaints, asbestos information and classified records.
• You will develop and maintain administrative tools posted on the Privacy Act Online website regarding Privacy Act systems of records notices (SORN's), managing their programs, understanding the provisions of the Act.
• You will serve as FOIA/PA Request action officer on requests for responsive records (e.g., contract/procurement, technical data, investigative reports/hotline complaints, asbestos information, and classified records) involving documents under NAVSEA.
• You will make recommendations to SEA10 directors on problem areas brought to the incumbent's attention with the goal of streamlining the programs and providing NAVSEA subordinate Privacy Act officials with the most up-to-date guidelines.
• You will retrieve, review, and redact records requested under FOIA/PA to ensure correct and uniform application of exemptions and pertinent access statutes/regulations are applied.
• You will assist in the compilation of the FOIA Annual report, coordinating with field activities for a consolidated product.

Requirements

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector implementing Policy and procedures relating to the management and oversight of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) programs and prepares responses to FOIA requests, evaluates and resolves FOIA complaints disputes and issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.