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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience to meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-09. Your response will be used to initially determine if you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-09, position.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience to meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-11. Your response will be used to initially determine if you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-11, position.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience to meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-12. Your response will be used to initially determine if you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-12, position.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience to meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Government Information Specialist, GS-0301-13. Your response will be used to initially determine if you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for Government Information Specialist, GS-0301-13, position.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item. A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Review incoming request assignments and review records from initial search results to identify responsive records.
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Review incoming request assignments and conduct initial search based on supervisor instructions.
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Review incoming request assignments and independently recommend effective search terms and locations.
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Review incoming request assignments and independently determine search terms and locations, and conduct initial search.
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9.
Guide and assist junior colleagues in planning and conducting FOIA searches.
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10.
Apply knowledge of the FOIA, Privacy Act Exemptions, and agency regulations.
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Review FOIA responsive records, and mark non-public information for necessary redactions.
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Process investigatory records.
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Utilize FOIA tracking software.
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Review FOIA responsive records, and mark for necessary redactions for all of the following information types: information withheld pursuant to Exemption 3, confidential business information, governmental privileges, privacy, law enforcement information.
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Process records using discovery software.
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Process FOIA consultations received from other agencies.
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Guide and assist junior colleagues in analyzing responsive records for potential redaction.
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18.
Draft accurate responses for "no records," "full denial," "partial denial," and "full release determinations, based on supervisor instructions.
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19.
Draft referral and consultation letters to other federal agencies (or equivalent), based on reviewer comments/instructions.
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20.
Draft effective emails and summaries, describing work completed and supporting recommendations where appropriate, for recipient supervisors and colleagues within your unit.
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21.
Draft effective emails and summaries, describing work completed and supporting recommendations where appropriate, for recipient line-level agency colleagues outside of your immediate unit.
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Independently draft accurate responses for "no records," "full denial," "partial denial," and "full release determinations.
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Independently draft referral and consultation letters to other federal agencies (or equivalent).
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24.
Draft proposed submitter notices to businesses regarding trade secret and commercial or financial information.
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25.
Independently draft proposed submitter notices to businesses regarding trade secret and commercial or financial information.
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26.
Analyze FOIA data and draft accurate FOIA reporting products for recipient supervisors.
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Draft effective emails and summaries, describing work completed and supporting recommendations where appropriate, for recipient mid-level management officials outside of your immediate unit.
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28.
Draft effective emails for recipient FOIA/PA requesters and other stakeholders to clarify and resolve issues.
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29.
Draft declarations and Vaughn Indices.
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30.
Draft effective guidance emails and training summaries to recipient team members and junior colleagues, in a team leader role.
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Analyze FOIA data and independently compile/draft accurate annual and ad-hoc FOIA reporting products.
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Conduct effective in-person or remote conversations with supervisors and colleagues within your unit.
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Conduct effective in-person or remote conversations with line-level agency colleagues outside of your immediate unit.
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Conduct effective in-person or remote conversations with team leaders or mid-level management officials outside of your immediate unit.
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Conduct effective remote conversations with FOIA/PA requesters and other stakeholders to clarify and resolve issues.
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Conduct effective in-person or remote guidance and training discussions with recipient team members or junior colleagues, in a team leader role.
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Gather, analyze, and evaluate information, in order to process initial FOIA/PA requests.
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Gather, analyze, and evaluate information related to the defense of an organization's decisions when FOIA requesters submit administrative appeals.
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Serve as team lead for FOIA/PA program initiatives, as assigned.
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Evaluate FOIA/PA program to determine compliance with governing laws and directives.
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If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. 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 disbarred 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.
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