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Position Title
Government Information Specialist
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
25-HUDIG-13 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 9, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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2. Are you a current US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?
  • Current HUD-OIG employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
  • Current HUD-OIG employee serving on a VRA appointment.
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3. Do you currently hold (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
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4. Please choose one of the following so that we may determine your eligibility. (limit characters)
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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
4. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
5. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)
Performance Appraisal
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As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating, dated within the last year. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these specific requirements, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application meeting the requirement, please provide a reason in the text box below. ("N/A" is not considered an acceptable response).

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Assessment 1
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is:

- Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests or appeals; AND
- Experience researching, evaluating, developing, and implementing records management systems while ensuring compliance with a record management organization (e.g., National Archives and Records Administration), laws and regulations; AND
- Provide training to internal stakeholders on records management, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), FOIA and privacy policies and procedures.
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1. For the GS-13, select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume. (limit characters)
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is:

- Accurately respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other disclosure inquiries from a range of internal and external individuals; AND
- Manage records and electronic files in accordance with established records retention rules and regulations; AND
- Applying internal procedures to provide access to agency Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and privacy information.
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2. For the GS-12, select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following duties have you performed in support of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) program? (limit characters)
4. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained experience with FOIA and PA, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
5. Which of the following duties have you performed in support of a records management program? (limit characters)
6. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained experience with Records Management, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
7. Which of the following duties have you performed in support of managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or other sensitive information? (limit characters)
8. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained experience with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or other sensitive information, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
9. Which of the following statements describe(s) your experience with reviewing Federal records in accordance with the FOIA and the Agency's FOIA implementing instructions? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following choices best reflects your experience drafting privacy impact assessments and/or system of records notices? (limit characters)
11. Which statement best describes your experience safeguarding sensitive unclassified information? (limit characters)
12. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained experience with safeguarding CUI, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
13. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained experience with safeguarding CUI, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit characters)
14. Which statement best describes your experience performing the application of General Records Schedule (GRS) or National Archives and Records Administration's approved Agency Records Schedule (ARS)? (limit characters)
15. Which statements best describe your experience maintaining information about records storage, destruction, transfer, or other disposition? (limit characters)
16. Which statement best describes your experience reviewing and responding to appeals of denials of FOIA requests. (limit characters)
17. Which statement best describes your experience developing, managing, and evaluating a comprehensive records management program, including records management controls? (limit characters)
18. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience writing and reviewing materials and work products to ensure they are accurate, clear, and concise. (limit characters)
19. Choose the statement(s) below that describe your experience in oral communications you provided as a regular part of your job, including making presentations to diverse groups including high-ranking management officials in Federal government and/ or private sector organizations. (limit characters)
20. Select the statement below that best describes your highest level of experience managing multiple assignments, conflicting priorities, and multitasking, while maintaining good customer service and meeting various deadlines. (limit characters)
21. Which statement best describes your experience building and maintaining working relationships with many different types of audiences? (limit characters)
22. Select all the answer(s) that best describes your experience identifying and analyzing problems; making logical decisions; and providing solutions. (limit characters)
23. Select the statement that best describes your experience establishing deadlines and completing work. (limit characters)
24. Which statements best describe your experience providing information to internal stakeholders regarding policy and procedures to ensure compliance with FOIA, privacy, and records management programs. (limit characters)
25. Select the statement that best describes your experience: (limit characters)