Job summary

DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office is seeking a Government Information Specialist (GIS) to serve in the release/referral of records in response to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, and Conditions of Disclosure or Routine Use provisions for sharing information with other Federal government agencies. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), America's Gatekeeper!

Major duties

As a Government Information Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties: - Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to FOIA and Privacy Act requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities. - Determining whether DCSA maintains records responsive to a request. Reviewing responsive records, withholding information that is exempt from release according to FOIA, Privacy Act, and other applicable regulations, and assembling release packages. - Processing simple and complex requests from federal, state, and local entities when the purpose is consistent with a Privacy Act condition of disclosure or a routine use from applicable system of records notices. - Draft correspondence to individuals, DCSA offices, other government agencies, or Congressional offices in response to questions or requests for information pertaining to the FOIA and/or Privacy Act. - Provide customer service by answering phones calls and e-mails form internal and external requesters, their representatives, and other Federal agencies about FOIA and/or Privacy Act procedures and processes. Local Commuting Area (LCA) Definition: Boyers, PA - All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Boyers, PA local commuting area, which includes the Pennsylvania counties of Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, Jefferson, Indiana, and Westmorland; Ohio counties of Columbia, Trumbull, and Mahoning; and all cities existing in Pennsylvania or Ohio within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

Qualification

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: government information series 0306 (opm.gov) and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/16/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-07 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to information requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities; researching information systems and/or record sets to identify and locate documents responsive to information requests; reviewing responsive records, identifying information that is not releasable, drafting response correspondence to requesters, and assembling release packages; assisting with records management activities, to include maintaining a records inventory and performing database management or a 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. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. 2. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 3. Program Management: Applies the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs, projects and resources 4. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Education

If substituting education for experience at the GG-09 level, you must possess a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Evaluations

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include: Start and end dates (including the month and year). The number of hours you worked per week. The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience. Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.