- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist (FOIA/PA/CL)
- Agency
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Announcement Number
- DCAA-23-HQ-12094691 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 18, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 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?
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
2.
Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
3.
Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
4.
Are you a veteran who is currently a Federal employee on a permanent Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
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:
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy,
- Your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy, and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted or declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
7.
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.
Preferences
1.
Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.
2.
Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive Service (SES)?
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
3.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-12 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
4.
To be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you.
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Government Information Specialist (FOIA/PA/CL) at the GS-13 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Apply knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Civil Liberties (CL) to review and analyze all requests for information to determine the validity and applicability of requests.
3.
Evaluate overall FOIA program effectiveness and efficiency in assuring substantive, mission-oriented goals are met to enhance the FOIA programs at large.
4.
Evaluate overall Privacy program effectiveness and efficiency in assuring substantive, mission-oriented goals are met to enhance the Privacy programs at large.
5.
Interpret and apply statues and case decisions regarding the FOIA and PA to evaluate and respond to requests for information.
6.
Review changes in regulations on the FOIA, PA, and CL to update and advise legal personnel and management of changes.
7.
Draft and maintain agency regulations, policy, or guidance to implement FOIA, PA, and CL programs.
8.
Work with functional areas within the agency to ensure the collection, maintenance, use or dissemination of protected IPP (e.g. Social Security Numbers) is justified and in accordance with policies and laws.
9.
Prepare reports and evaluate the magnitude of privacy risk to potentially affected individuals.
10.
Prepare or review systems notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act and submit them for publication in the Federal Register.
11.
Respond to breaches of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with agency policies.
12.
Maintain a FOIA control log to ensure the security of the FOIA automated database.
13.
Review, analyze, and respond to FOIA and/or PA requests.
14.
Coordinate collection of information responsive to FOIA and/or PA requests, and review submitted materials in order to determine if the information is responsive and releasable under the law and regulatory provisions.
15.
Compile and analyze statistical data for consolidation into annual reports to Congress or executive agencies.
16.
Conduct extensive legal research to assist FOIA appeals or other legal cases involving FOIA, PA or CL issues.
17.
Research precedents and regulations regarding requests not clearly covered by FOIA or PA to determine the proper course of action.
18.
Act as a liaison to program offices and other agencies pertaining to the FOIA, PA, and related matters.
19.
Provide training and advice on FOIA and/or PA exemptions, policies and procedures to a varied audience.
20.
Represent the agency on FOIA, PA and related matters in meetings and discussions with top management, DoD program officials, or other federal and private organizations.
21.
Present technical findings/conclusions using appropriate legal language and reasoning.
22.
Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and managers regarding FOIA/PA/CL policies and procedures.
23.
Provide guidance to breach response teams for developing and preparing official notifications to affected individuals.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?