Summary
These positions are located 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 (A/GIS/IPS/PP/LA) in the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact and principal advisor for Department of State records that are either the subject of litigation or administrative appeal of denial of information.
Duties
- Leads team in processing full range of requests for information for Departmental records in accordance with the FOIA and EFOIA, Privacy Act, E.O. 13526 on National Security Information, and for special document requests from the Congress.
- Analyzes and evaluates relevancy of records retrieved and consult with Bureau officials and officials of other Department and agencies concerning the retrieval and release of sensitive U.S. foreign policy information.
- Explains team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assisting teams in accomplishing the work; coaching, facilitating and solving work problems, and participating in work of the team.
- Oversees, studies and surveys of records management programs, present study findings and provide technical analysis and advice to program managers concerning study results and develop recommendations for program improvement.
- Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive records management program for assigned Bureaus and offices.
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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.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 leading teams in processing full range of official request for information from legal or regulatory obligations.
- Experience developing and implementing a records management program.
- Experience participating in developing new policies and procedures.
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 records management requirements and policies.
- Ability to evaluate methods to analyze information.
- Ability to effectively communicate 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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