SummaryAre you a highly organized and detail-oriented leader with expertise in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) policies? The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) is seeking a Supervisory Government Information Specialist with strong leadership and program management experience to oversee the important work of processing and responding to FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
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- Provide expert advice and guidance to senior NIH leadership and staff on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters, including sensitive and complex requests
- Develop FOIA policy, program direction, procedures, and written technical guidance for NIH FOIA coordinators and staff.
- Oversee and direct the processing of highly complex or controversial FOIA requests, including matters involving pending litigation or investigations.
- Make disclosure determinations and issue decisions regarding FOIA denials, expedited processing requests, and fee waivers.
- Provide technical and administrative supervision to Freedom of Information Office staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing work and personnel matters.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Based on your appointment, a two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
QualificationsYou qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: examining complex and unprecedented requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act; serving as an expert who provides advice on the most difficult Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act issues (such as when subpoenas are used; requests have been previously denied; or when legal action is pending); evaluating the effectiveness of Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act programs; training and mentoring subordinates to provide written responses to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests, ensuring complete coverage of all issues, proper coordination with the appropriate parties, and compliance with all regulations and policies
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
Preview application questionnaire before you apply: Additional information- This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
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- Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
- If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information.
- Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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