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Position Title
Government Information Specialist (Compliance)
Agency
DHS Headquarters
Announcement Number
DE-10137123-18-PRIV Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 to Monday, May 7, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. ALL US CITIZENS (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position at the GS-11 grade level. (limit characters)
2. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position at the GS-12 grade level. (limit characters)
For the following questions, choose a statement from the list (A through E) below that best describes your HIGHEST level of work experience in the task. Your answers to these task statements must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Develop the operational processes for privacy compliance documentation, including Privacy Threshold analysis, Privacy Impact Assessment and System of Record Notices for review and Leadership. (limit characters)
4. Facilitate the editorial process by ensuring privacy compliance documents meet organizational standards (e.g. deadlines, content, and workflow). (limit characters)
5. Provide technical advice to management on the administration of programs to ensure adherence to privacy law, policies, principles, and standards. (limit characters)
6. Balance public and agency interests in a manner acceptable to both management and judicial review when making decisions. (limit characters)
7. Implement initiatives related to oversight on the collection, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information. (limit characters)
8. Investigate systemic privacy issues, and analyze privacy reports and program policy which may involve changes, conflicts, and projected impact upon the Privacy's Office ability to manage privacy concerns. (limit characters)
9. Prepare and maintain guidance for Privacy Office compliance procedures and operations. (limit characters)
10. Coordinate the editorial process, and document management by meeting deadlines, managing content management, and workflow and approval processes related to privacy compliance documentation. (limit characters)
11. Develop written recommendations for programmatic and policy changes related to privacy. (limit characters)
12. Analyze reports regarding privacy issues that may impact the ability of the organizations to manage privacy concerns. (limit characters)
13. Analyze reports which involve privacy issues and provide recommendations. (limit characters)
14. Analyze reports and or correspondences to determine privacy threshold and associated policies. (limit characters)
15. Collaborate with multiple offices in the development of privacy compliance documentation (i.e. Privacy Threshold Analysis, Privacy Impact Assessments and System of Record Notices). (limit characters)
16. Collaborate with internal and external partners to correct privacy issues related to systems. (limit characters)
17. Conduct business process review to identify vulnerabilities that could result in a breach of personally identifiable information. (limit characters)
18. Develop written reports related to privacy (i.e. position papers, briefings, guidance, and policy documents) for dissemination to management, other agencies and private sector. (limit characters)
19. Support the development and implementation of privacy compliance and role based training. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)