Government Information Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Summary This position is in the Department of Justice, Office of Information and Policy (OIP), Initial Request Staff. The OIP, Initial Request Staff is responsible for processing Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests for records maintained by the Offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs and Legal Policy. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitoring Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guidelines for agency wide application. Providing guidance in the development and establishment of FOIA and Privacy Act (PA) policies and procedures. Managing a department's FOIA program. Developing ways to resolve problems directly affecting the FOIA process. Preparing FOIA reports. Interpreting regulations or agency policies regarding the release of information under the FOIA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Government Information Specialist, at GS-0306-14you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service handling high-level official Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act issues, such as congressionals; provides technical advice regarding Freedom of Information Act matters; and implements Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requirements and policies. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 06/10/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring agency. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

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