- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Peace Corps
- Announcement Number
- M-24-0726074857-JB-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 22, 2024 to Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who:
- Served during a war or are in receipt of a campaign badge for service in a campaign or expedition; OR
- are a disabled veteran, OR
- are in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal)for participation in a military operation, OR
- are a recently separated veteran (within 3 years of discharge), AND
- separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge)?
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.
For the FP-03: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the FP-04 or GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this includes but is not limited to: experience developing policies and procedures to support privacy programs; expertise and practical application in privacy laws, regulations, and legal precedents; ensuring departmental compliance with and protection of individual privacy as mandated by the Privacy Act and other Federal legislation, regulations, and policy; applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of a variety of privacy-related activities and presenting well-considered and sound findings; providing privacy guidance to agency program and project managers; developing training, internal documentation, advisories, and technical documents to support reporting and evaluations of technology, programs, systems and processes; and developing and providing briefings and training in privacy program-related functions.
2.
For the FP-02: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the FP-03 or GS-13 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this includes but is not limited to: experience in managing or independently conducting privacy risk assessments of complex information systems, programs, and operations that require analysis of interrelated issues such as technology, law, policy, and regulatory compliance; developing policies and procedures to support privacy programs; ensuring departmental compliance with and protection of individual privacy as mandated by the Privacy Act and other Federal legislation, regulations, and policy; applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of a variety of privacy-related activities and presenting well-considered and sound findings; providing privacy guidance to agency program and project managers; developing training, briefings, internal documentation, advisories, and technical documents to support reporting and evaluations of technology, programs, systems and processes; and developing written materials to ensure quality and suitability for Executive leaders, internal audiences, and public viewing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to privacy program activities to determine impacts and provide advice and guidance on the protection, collection, use, and dissemination of personal information.
4.
Provides advice and support in analyzing and evaluating legal issues related to the Privacy Act, including notices, disclosures, exemptions, access, amendment requests, and complaints.
5.
Reviews correspondence and requests from employees and members of the public, conduct research and analysis, and provide evaluations and recommendations.
6.
Analyzes sharing agreements and proposed disclosure of information to determine authority and compliance with the Privacy Act, Departmental policy, and published notices.
7.
Analyzes data from multiple sources to prepare comprehensive recommendations and/or responses.
8.
Uses logical standards and judgment in the development of approaches necessary for processing and responding accurately and timely to privacy questions, issues, requests, or complaints.
9.
Creates framework for reviewing large, sometimes complex, volumes of unorganized data from multiple sources to address potential issues.
10.
Reviews and evaluates requests to determine processing strategies and to assess the need for coordination among stakeholders in decisions affecting the disclosure of information.
11.
Oversees maintenance of comprehensive privacy compliance documents and ensure information and documents maintained in various databases are accurate, current, and complete.
12.
Develops and implements guidelines for effective information management processes and procedures to improve privacy compliance.
13.
Presents information, analyses, and recommendations to officials and stakeholders, and communicates problems, requirements, and recommended solutions in a logical and clear manner.
14.
Delivers presentations, briefings, and information forums to explain operational changes and implementing guidance on new or revised policies, laws, and regulations.
15.
Develops clear and concise written responses to inquiries from bureaus, offices, employees, and other internal and external customers.
16.
Develops clear and concise comments, narratives, documents, or assessments involving programs or information systems that may contain technical information.
17.
Reviews technical reports and edit materials to provide recommendations to improve quality, clarity, and effectiveness for the intended audience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.