- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- EC-17-JP-10055854-BU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 29, 2017 to Friday, October 20, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. with an interchange agreement and one year of service in that position). This does not include temporary, term or intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. with an interchange agreement and one year of service in that position). This does not include temporary, term or intermittent.
2.
Are you a Veterans Health Administration employee?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. with an interchange agreement and at least one year of service in that position). This does not include temporary, term or intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. with an interchange agreement and at least one year of service in that position). This does not include temporary, term or intermittent.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subjet to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and or/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Government Information Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advises management and staff on Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) Sections 5701, 5702, 5705, and 7332, PA, FOIA, and HIPAA requirements, policies, and procedures, and ensure managers and staff understand/fulfill their responsibilities.
3.
Develops facility specific Privacy ad FOIA training materials.
4.
Provides training within the facility to staff, employees, students, contractors and volunteers on Privacy and FOIA.
5.
Stays aware of recent developments in the field of disclosure, including recent court and department decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered with the FOIA program.
6.
Researches, assembles, analyzes, evaluates and responds to all facility FOIA requests for agency information.
7.
Initiates and conducts internal compliance review, assessments and audits within the facility, Community Based Outpatient Clinics and local Business Associates.
8.
Coordinates program implementation and management with higher organizational levels and prepares required Annual FOIA Report and other requested reports and information.
9.
Processes complaints and investigates allegations of illegal or improper activities related to the handling or release of privacy protected information.
10.
Manages the information privacy process for a facility research program.
11.
Ensures that alternate Privacy/FOIA Officer, Research Privacy Officer, or part-time Privacy Officer has comprehensive knowledge of all of the duties to ensure continual and efficient implementation of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Act programs.
12.
Represents the agency on facility and regional committees, teams, and work groups and provides guidance on issues related to the use and disclosure of information and privacy related functions.
13.
Please select the response that best describes your eligibility to apply for the Government Information Specialist position.