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Position Title
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Agency
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Announcement Number
JCS-24-12481000-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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
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3. Eligible: I am a PPP DoD retained grade preference eligible. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area. I certify that I am within my 2-year period of grade retention and have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?

 
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4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?
 
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5. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_3145-4_Military_Spouse_PPP_SelfCertification_Checklist_v2.pdf  
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?
 
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes your highest-level of experience for the Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-13 position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at the next lower grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Read the statements below completely before making your selection.
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2. Do you have documented experience with the regulatory guidelines and policies of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
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3. Of the following statements please select all that best represent your experience. (Select all that apply)
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4. Of the following declassification review processes, please select all that you have a documented experience administering for Department of Defense (DoD) records. (Select all that apply)
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting a comprehensive record search on official records repositories to identify responsive records to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
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6. Of the following responses, please select the statements that best describe your experience and/or working knowledge. (Select all that apply)
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7. Select the response that describes your experience in developing and implementing DoD policy guidance.
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8. Of the following, select all you have extensive knowledge in the functions and operations. (Select all that apply)
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing effective organizational policy guidance in accordance with Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), to protect classified information that is under appeal.
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10. Of the following, select all you have knowledge and/or training to properly adhere to all requirements of applicable law, administrative guidance, and policy. (Select all that apply)
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11. I have documented experience working directly with colleagues at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Office of Freedom of Information Division (FOID) to insure appropriate processing of each FOIA action.
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12. Of the following list of communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied. (Select all that apply)
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13. Select the response that best describes your experience with developing policy and making decisions and recommendations to properly comply with requirements of applicable law, administrative guidance and policy concerning the declassification and release of Joint Staff classified/sensitive information.
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14. Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying information security policy and Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information," necessary to comply with statutory, regulatory, legal, and other requirements associated with security of classified information and classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
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