Job summary

You will serve as a Government Information Specialist (FOIA/PA) in the Administrative Department in the Office of the Superintendent of NAVAL ACADEMY.

Major duties

You will assist in the implementation, and administration of policies, procedures, standards, and rules to ensure command, subordinate commands, and pertinent affiliated entities compliance with the changing provisions of the FOIA/PA programs. You will retrieve, review, and redact records requested under FOIA to ensure the release of appropriate and accurate information. You will develop local level guidance, procedures and processes ensuring command compliance with higher level policy. You will read, interpret, and analyze the impact of new administrative programs and policy on current practices. You will receive, review, analyze, scope, and log all incoming FOIA/PA correspondence into FOIA logs.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying highly detailed knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (PA) (5 U.S.C. 552a) 2) Analyzing records and making evaluations as to what records, portions of records, or information may be released or withheld from the public; 3) Analyzing and evaluating information; 4) Preparing and presenting findings, recommendations, and conclusions regarding FOIA/PA PROGRAMS.; and 5) Maintaining effective relationships with all levels of personnel both within and outside the command. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPUTER LITERACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LEGAL, GOVERNMENT AND JURISPRUDENCE OFFICE AUTOMATION ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.