- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Peace Corps
- Announcement Number
- 24-12362677-JB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 25, 2024 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Federal Employee?
Please note: If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies you meet the time-in-grade requirement for the grade at which you are applying.
Please note: If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies you meet the time-in-grade requirement for the grade at which you are applying.
3.
Are you currently employed with Peace Corps?
Please note:
Please note:
- this includes US Direct Hires, Experts, Temporary Employees, and US Citizen Personnel Service Contractors.
- this DOES NOT include Peace Corps Volunteers and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
Please note: If you are a federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies your prior federal service.
Please note: If you are a federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies your prior federal service.
5.
Are you a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) or Peace Corps Response Volunteer (RPCRV) with Peace Corps Eligibility (PCE) Status?
Please note:
You will be required to upload a copy your Description of Service or other documentation of qualifying volunteer service, in order to verify your status.
Please note:
You will be required to upload a copy your Description of Service or other documentation of qualifying volunteer service, in order to verify your status.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Have you ever been employed by an intelligence agency or division of an agency, a substantial part of whose mission includes or included intelligence activities?
3.
Has your background or work history involved a substantial connection with an intelligence activity or related work other than through employment?
4.
Do you have a family relationship to an employee of an intelligence agency?
5.
Have you previously been employed with the Peace Corps in a US Direct Hire (USDH) position and fall into any of the categories below:
Please note:
- After your USDH appointment, you have separated from the agency (resigned, retired, transferred to a different federal agency, etc.)
- After your USDH appointment, you have converted to an Expert position with the Peace Corps
- After your USDH appointment, you have accepted a position as a Personnel Service Contractor with the Peace Corps
Please note:
- This does not include applicants who have only been employed as a Personnel Service Contractor or Expert.
- This does not include applicants who have only served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
- This does not include applicants who have been previously employed with Peace Corps serving in a 5 year exempt position.
- This does not include current Peace Corps USDH employees, who may have been reemployed after a previous USDH appointment and spent the required "time out" of the agency.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-8 or GS-6 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
2.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-7 or GS-7 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
3.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-5 or GS-9 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Develops understanding of appropriate interpretation and application of statutes, rules, regulations, and executive orders as they pertain to FOIA/PA.
5.
Remains current and understands the recent developments in the field of disclosure, including recent court decisions, legislative resolutions, and agency activities as they relate to the release of information under the FOIA and PA.
6.
Develops knowledge, skill and ability in researching, analyzing, and determining the appropriate release of information under FOIA and PA regulations.
7.
Develops skill in conducting independent judgment in the interpretation and application of matters related to the FOIA/PA.
8.
Provides assistance in processing and analysis of FOIA requests and PA matters.
9.
Provides privacy guidance to staff regarding compliance with the Privacy Act, including an agency system of records and Information Technology requirements.
10.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.