FOIA and Privacy Act Manager - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Serves as a Freedom of Information Act Manager. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to MAJCOM headquarters staff to ensure compliance with DoD/DAF program requirements.

2. Serves as a Privacy Act and Civil Liberties POC and Program Manager.

3. Provides written and oral communication in various forms and forums. Prepares required correspondence and documentation.

4. Serves as Pertinent Oversight Authority for Inspector General Continual Evaluation Program.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This is a Term/Temp position.
• This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.

Qualifications

This is a Term/Temp position Not to Exceed __2yrs__; the individual selected for this position may be extended or lead to a permanent position without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply, and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

In order to qualify, you must meet the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Civil Liberties programs. Provides authoritative guidance, analyzes complex legal and regulatory requirements, manages compliance reviews and information requests, resolves program issues, and provides accurate and timely communications ensuing legal program compliance.
This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Expert knowledge of the legal and statutory mandates for the following Information Access Programs: Freedom
of Information Act, Privacy Act, Civil Liberties, and Information Quality applicable federal and public laws, executive orders/DoD directives, applicable FOIA/Privacy Act court decisions and precedents pertaining to access laws, Defense Privacy Act Board Advisory Opinions, Information Security, and the National Archives and Records Administration guidelines and policies governing life-cycle management of official records. Demonstrated FOIA, Privacy Act, and Civil Liberties expertise is required to provide advice,guidance, and authoritative consultant services to team members, supervisors, organization leaders, and customers.

2. Ability to research, analyze, and apply a variety of complex regulations and other statutory/PL requirements, such as Executive Orders 13526, Classified National Security Information; 5 USC §552 Freedom of Information Act; 5 USC §552a, Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Public Laws 105-261, Strom Thurmond National Defense Act; PL 106-65, National Defense Authorization Act; 42 USC §2011-2021, 2022-2286i, and Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

3. Skillful in analyzing and solving problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate
recommendations regarding classified records review and declassification process.

4. Proficient in oral and written communications to prepare reports and supplemental instructions or write and
present briefings/training seminars.

5. Ability to engage with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

6. Ability to plan, develop, organize, and conduct virtual/in-person training/workshops.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

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