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Position Title
Government Information Specialist (FOIA)
Agency
DHS Headquarters
Announcement Number
DE-11914993-23-PRIV Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 19, 2023 to Thursday, May 25, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. ALL US CITIZENS (limit characters)
3. 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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4. 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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5. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Assessment 1
1. Select the one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or education requirement for the Government Information Specialist (FOIA) at the GS-9 grade level. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or education requirement for the Government Information Specialist (FOIA) at the GS-11 grade level. (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. Provide advice on disclosure laws, regulations, and policies.
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4. Implement FOIA policies and procedures to ensure compliance with program requirements.
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5. Research and review the content of records to make disclosure determinations under the FOIA.
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6. Ensure that released materials do not contain information exempted under applicable statutes.
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7. Input data in an electronic FOIA tracking system.
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8. Maintain records for the monitoring and reporting of data.
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9. Process FOIA requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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10. Process initial analysis of submitter objections.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
11. Experience with manipulating data within a variety of office automation software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access). (limit characters)
12. Review the content of records to make appropriate disclosure determinations under the FOIA. (limit characters)
13. Using a variety of automation and information technology for data entry, reporting, tracking, record keeping and managing information related to FOIA requests. (limit characters)
14. Review and analyze records requested under FOIA and make final recommendations on release/non-release of records. (limit characters)
15. Prepare interim and final correspondence for FOIA release packages. (limit characters)
16. Serve as a liaison to internal and external customers to resolve issues and provide guidance on the appropriate administration of the FOIA (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Assist in conducting studies and research projects to respond to FOIA requests.
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18. Negotiate with submitters and requesters to establish solutions consistent with regulations and policies.
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19. Work with requesters to clarify requests, discuss fees, or negotiate additional response times.
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20. Provide assistance with requests, guidelines, or interpretation of regulations.
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21. Process submitter notices associated with FOIA cases.
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22. Process draft responses to submitters of objections to release of information.
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23. Prepare draft response letters to requesters regarding review and release determinations.
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24. Assist in the preparation of annual FOIA reports. (limit characters)
25. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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