- Position Title
- Lead Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Announcement Number
- H-DEA-25-12670572-MP-DJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2025 to Monday, February 3, 2025
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 or former employee at certain Land Management agencies under time-limited competitive appointment?
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your Permanent or Conditional Tenure and Competitive Service status. Your SF-50 should demonstrate your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade, your highest grade held, your promotion potential/full performance of your current position, and proof of permanent or conditional tenure. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to satisfy this requirement. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your Permanent or Conditional Tenure and Competitive Service status. Your SF-50 should demonstrate your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade, your highest grade held, your promotion potential/full performance of your current position, and proof of permanent or conditional tenure. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to satisfy this requirement. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- Career or Career-conditional (Block 24: Tenure field is 1-Permanent or 2 - Conditional);
- Status in the Competitive Service (Block 34: Position Occupied field is 1- Competitive Service); AND,
- For current Federal employees, the most recent SF-50 must be dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement); OR,
- For former Federal employees, your separation action from federal service.
5.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employee that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or,
• Individual with a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment; or
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement; etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Current Federal or former employee that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or,
• Individual with a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment; or
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement; etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
8.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Lead Government Information Specialist position with Office of Chief Counsel. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Lead Government Information Specialist at the GS-13 level.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA), and court decisions and precedents pertaining to agency record disclosures.
3.
Makes independent judgments concerning releases or withholding of agency records.
4.
Monitors the consistency of releases and denials and recommends corrective action as necessary.
5.
Written products are clear, concise, grammatically correct, and represent the agency's position on FOIA and PA matters.
6.
Develops training guides to educate and assist team members with addressing challenging areas related to the processing of FOIA-PA cases.
7.
Reviews and advises on complex cases, in situations where definitions or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain, or boundaries of the issues are difficult to determine.
8.
Provides vital input and updates to the FOIA/PA case management database and provides statistical reports and information in support of the agency's data calls and annual FOIA reports.
9.
Properly handles and safeguards sensitive and classified information in accordance with agency policies and department-wide regulations.
10.
Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues impacting FOIA operations and internal program requirements.
11.
Collects pertinent information from many varied sources, some of which are difficult to access. Devises new analytical techniques to evaluate findings.
12.
Responds to agency's inquiries regarding FOIA appeals and provides agency with case law findings and other relevant research regarding program areas to support the unit's original FOIA determination and record withholdings.
13.
Reviews and performs a comprehensive analysis of each unit request, inquiry, or unique project and related documents. Identifies issues and problems to address.
14.
Establishes and maintains a significant network of contacts internal and external to the agency.
15.
Consults and coordinates with other components on unprecedented procedural problems to ensure consistent FOIA processing.
16.
Trains lower-graded unit Government Information Specialists.
17.
Coordinates and collaborates on matters which have significant implications across organizational lines.
Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION you have most recently received.
18.
Have you received a performance appraisal in one or more of the competencies described for the position?
Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the AWARDS you have received within the last year.
19.
Have you received any awards related to one or more of the competencies described for the position?
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.