Summary
These positions are in the Programs and Policies Division, Litigation and Appeals Branch in the Office of Information Programs and Services, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Global Information Services, Bureau of Administration, in the U.S. Department of State. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out duties and responsibilities associate with acting on requests for Department of State records that are either the subject of litigation or administrative appeal of denial of information.
Duties
- Coordinates complex and difficult cases that are the subject of litigation against the Department or administrative appeal for denial of information.
- Analyzes and evaluates requests, performs searches for responsive documents in eRecords, analyzes Department searches and reviews responses for compliance with Freedom of Information (FOIA), and prepares responses to requesters.
- Advises senior management on the interpretation of court decisions and administrative rulings issued by the Department of Justice, Office of Management and Budget and by the Legal Adviser Office.
- Conducts trainings and briefings on litigation and appeal request processes, as well as agency information access regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to litigation and appeals activities.
- Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive studies and program evaluation activities related to work of the Branch.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-12: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience coordinating official requests for information regarding litigation resulting from legal or regulatory obligations.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing litigation reports.
- Experience conducting studies and surveys of business processes, presenting findings, and providing technical analysis and advising for correcting deficiencies in Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) processing.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
- Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
- Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of litigation.
- Ability to implement and administer a Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act program.
- Knowledge of program management techniques.
- Skill in applying analytical and evaluation techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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