Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Act Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Government Information Specialist supporting FOIA/Privacy Act and congressional inquiries

Description

You will serve as a liaison authority for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and referrals, Privacy Act (PA) requests and referrals, and congressional inquiries for a U.S. Army installation. You will process and coordinate requests, obtain releasable records, provide disclosure guidance to leadership and the public, and develop plans and procedures to implement installation policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review FOIA/PA requests to determine the appropriate action

• Research and retrieve requested materials (e.g., files and reports)

• Contact appropriate organization personnel and external organizations to obtain releasable records

• Redact case files using an automated software package in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations

• Provide FOIA/PA/Personally Identifiable Information (PII) disclosure guidance to higher echelon and the general public

• Develop plans and procedures for implementing installation policies and regulations

Requirements

• Secret security clearance/access eligibility; background investigation and credit check required; must obtain and maintain eligibility for the duration of employment

• Proof of U.S. citizenship required

• Eligibility under one of the listed federal employment authority categories

• Specialized experience (1 year) including: receiving/reviewing FOIA requests, researching/retrieving FOIA materials, redacting case files with automated tools per guidelines, and developing plans/procedures for installation policy implementation

• OR qualifying education: Master’s (or equivalent) / 2 years of progressively higher graduate education toward a degree / LL.B. or J.D. in a relevant field

• OR a qualifying combination of education and experience meeting the required calculation

• Time-in-grade: if holding a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks, must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (GS-07) or equivalent

• TDY/business travel up to 10% may be required

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent) and other eligibility factors.