Summary You will serve as a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the ADMIN AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION of HQ US MARINE CORPS. Responsibilities You will provide support in the administrative processing of requests for information under the Freedom of Information act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA). You will process all incoming and outgoing mail, logs new requests into the FOIA tracking system and creates request file folders (in both paper and electronic formats). You will prepare weekly/monthly reports related to FOIA case processing actions and generates weekly/monthly backups of the FOIA electronic file system when required. You will process and respond to routine FOIA requests as assigned by the Section Head, Deputy, and/or FOIA Team Leader, and making appropriate entries in the FOIA tracking system. You will conduct extensive research using the Internet, resource manuals, liaisons with other Executive Branch agencies, Presidential Libraries, etc., to ensure actions taken on requests are accurate, timely, and complete. You will manage all aspects of monitoring billed FOIA fees, preparing dunning/delinquency letters, and depositing payments. You will work with requesters to identify responsive documents, refining FOIA requests and answering questions on records management procedures that would assist in understanding what records are maintained by the command. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting with implementation of Policy and procedures relating to the management and oversight of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) programs and prepares responses to FOIA requests, evaluates and resolves FOIA complaints disputes and issues. GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting with implementation of policy and procedures related to the management and oversight of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional Information continued: Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-9: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-7: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information Additional Information is continued in the Qualification Section This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
