- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist (Privacy)
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-12706374-25-OBIM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to Tuesday, March 18, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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ALL US CITIZENS
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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.
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 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.
• 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 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.
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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.
Preferences
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In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Shared Certificates – Opt In
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When the Department of Homeland Security completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional agencies who are hiring for similar positions. Please opt-in here if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
Essential Personnel
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This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Do you accept these terms and conditions?
Assessment 1
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). OBIM supports the Department of Homeland Security's responsibility to protect the nation by providing biometric identification services that help federal, state, and local government decision makers accurately identify the people they encounter and determine whether those people pose a risk to the United States.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration, or your score will be lowered.
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GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below:
Specialized Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in Federal Service or equivalent public or private sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
-OR-
Substitution of Education for Experience:
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
Combination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits).
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review.
Specialized Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in Federal Service or equivalent public or private sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
- Facilitating the editorial process centered on document management deadlines, content management, and workflow and approval processes related to Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
- Working familiarity with biometrics (such as fingerprint, face, iris, and DNA) and identity management as they relate to privacy issues and problems.
- Ability to research, understand, analyze, and handle sensitive, classified and complex data, as well as highly sensitive policy and privacy issues to conduct analysis and make pertinent privacy determinations.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
-OR-
Substitution of Education for Experience:
You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
- 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
- LL.M., if related
Combination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits).
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review.
In this part, you will respond to questions about experience you have had that are related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Maintain and coordinate the operational process for Privacy compliance documentation at program office under the direction of the Branch Chief of Privacy and Policy.
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Support the OBIM Privacy Branch's operations by developing Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and System of Record Notices (SORNs), including drafting PTA, PIA, and SORN documents.
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Providing administration of Privacy analyses comprising of Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) and associated Privacy policies.
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Facilitating the editorial process centered on document management deadlines, content management, and workflow and approval processes related to PIAs.
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Supports office initiatives that monitor compliance with applicable Federal privacy laws and regulations.
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Monitors compliance with all applicable Federal Privacy laws and regulations pertaining to biometrics and identity management; implements corrective, remedial, and preventive actions.
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Assists in implementing initiatives which include oversight on the collection, use, and dissemination of biometric and biographic personal information and official biometric policies on privacy issues.
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Ensures that the use of technology sustains and does not erode privacy protections relating to the use, collection, and disclosure of personal information.
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Supports the efforts to ensure that sound privacy and information sharing safeguards and policies are in place.
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Ability to research, understand, analyze, and handle sensitive, classified and complex data and intelligence information and systems, as well as highly sensitive policy and privacy issues to conduct analysis and make pertinent privacy determinations.
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Investigates systemic privacy issues and determines necessary corrective actions.
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Implements corrective, remedial, and preventive actions.
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Resolves most conflicts and problems as they arise. Supervisor is available for consultation on major changes in projects or unusually difficult problems.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.