- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist (FOIA)
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- CIO-10867273-20-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 30, 2020 to Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your position title, series, grade, step and salary
6.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
7.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
8.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
9.
Non-Competitive Current or Former Federal Employee:
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am currently at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced; or
I have competed for and am currently at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am currently serving in a position with full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent competitive career appointment AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential; or
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am currently at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced; or
I have competed for and am currently at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am currently serving in a position with full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent competitive career appointment AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential; or
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
11.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Assessment 1
1.
Select one statement from below that best describes your experience and/or education in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position of a Government Information Specialist (FOIA), GS-0306-13.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Serves as a Government Information Specialist and has the responsibility of managing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) program and day-to-day coordination and oversight.
3.
Safeguards Government information while supporting accountability and transparency and safeguards Government information while supporting accountability and transparency.
4.
Provides guidance to management, staff, other government agencies and requester's ensuring compliance with Federal laws governing the flow of information as well as the agency program requirements.
5.
Provides processing/review of FOIA/PA requests applying the appropriate FOIA exemptions while ensuring compliance with Federal privacy laws, regulations and policies protecting the privacy rights of individuals.
6.
Keeps abreast of recent developments in the field of disclosure, including recent court and department decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the FOIA program.
7.
Analyzes and advises on updates to the FOIA Standard Office Procedures to reflect the current work process.
8.
Provides requested FOIA reports quarterly/yearly.
9.
Knowledge of the FOIA, PA, Records Management (RM) and demonstrates ability and mature judgment in the application of rules and regulations, laws and policies associated with them.
10.
Knowledge of the functions and organizations of the US government, particularly transportation and safety agencies to determine the FOIA impact in accident and/or safety related issues.
11.
Ability to keep abreast of recent developments in the field of disclosure, including recent court and department decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the FOIA program, as well as applicable laws, regulations and policies governing the FOIA and PA sufficient to maintain integrity of the program.
12.
Troubleshoots and resolves the most difficult, complex, and controversial FOIA/PA requests.
13.
Uses systems to process requests, update, query, retrieve data, and assures accuracy of information.
14.
Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to the FOIA program management to recommend FOIA process procedures.
15.
Initiates processing of FOIA responsive records.
16.
Initiates written responses to the FOIA requester.
17.
Initiate correspondence regarding actions, policy issues or requests for additional information.
18.
Provides input on the FOIA standard operating instructions/procedures and other material designed to improve effectiveness of the FOIA operations and programs.
19.
Serves as the agency technical specialist providing agency instructions, procedures, and policies surrounding the FOIA program.
20.
Provides input on FOIA standard operating instructions/procedures and other material designed to improve effectiveness of FOIA operations and programs.
21.
Communicate effectively with all levels of professional and technical workforce and management to provide direction, information and status.
22.
Manages and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
23.
Expresses ideas and the ideas of others in a concise and coherent manner.
24.
Advises management on unusual, complex and/or controversial Records Management/FOIA issues.
25.
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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.