- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS OLE-24-12555522-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 26, 2024 to Wednesday, October 9, 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 Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Government Information Specialist, ZA-0306-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-7/9) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Government Information Specialist, ZA-0306-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11/12) in the Federal service.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining property records. (ZA-2)
4.
Select the response that best reflects your experience reviewing records to ensure that FOIA exemption privileges have been appropriately applied? (ZA-2)
5.
Do you have experience analyzing agency procedures related to the flow of sensitive information to ensure legal practices are being followed?
6.
What is your experience in the administration, coordination, and implementation of the Records Management program? (ZA-3)
7.
What is your experience serving as a liaison to external customers and recipients to clarify and resolve issues in relation to FOIA requests?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing guidance and oversight to program staff regarding development and management of responses to controversial or complex FOIA requests, and related FOIA litigation?
9.
What is your experience serving as the point of contact for a Records Management Program, providing general and technical advice? (ZA-3)
10.
Do you have knowledge of information request policies and regulations related to the flow of information?
11.
Please describe your experience processing FOIA, or similar requests for official information received by an organization.
12.
Do you have experience retrieving and evaluating records from a database to substantiate the reasons for denying requests for information? (ZA-3)
13.
Select the response that best reflects your experience reviewing records to ensure that FOIA exemption privileges have been appropriately applied? (ZA-3)
14.
What is your experience in establishing or maintaining administrative records? (ZA-2)
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing reports and briefing documents on records management programs.
16.
Select the response that best reflects your experience maintaining a database / tracking system for FOIA requests. (ZA-3)
17.
Which of the following duties have you performed in developing methods for administrative reports and records? (Choose all that apply) (ZA-3)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.