Government Information Specialist (FOIA and Technology)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Information Policy (OIP) FOIA Compliance Staff. A primary mission of OIP is to encourage and oversee agency compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OIP is responsible for developing government-wide policy guidance on all aspects of FOIA administration. OIP also provides legal counsel and training to agency personnel.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Analyst on Office of Information Policy (OIPs) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Compliance Staff. The incumbent plays a key role in the administration and modernization of technology platforms that support FOIA processing and reporting across the Department and in certain cases across the federal government. This position takes the lead in working with developers on the resolution of issues with OIPs website and and has strong technical web development experience. This position is responsible for several projects simultaneously and has technical web expertise as well as significant FOIA legal and compliance expertise.
The duties and responsibilities for a Government Information Specialist (FOIA and Technology) GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
* Serve as a Senior Analyst on OIPs FOIA compliance staff.
* Modernizing of technology platforms that support FOIA processing.
* Maintains OIPs web content.
* Leads Information Technology initiatives as well as projects involving FOIA.
* Works with developers on resolution of issues with OIPs website and
* Serve as the principal program administrator for OIPs web presence including OIPs public website and the Department-wide FOIA portal.
* Oversees updated to both websites with key FOIA policy developments training materials reporting data agency contact information and other public resources.
* Coordinates directly with contractors vendors and government technical personnel responsible for the development and maintenance of FOIA technology platforms.
* Oversees coordination of cybersecurity and compliance activities related to FOIA technology platforms
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- This position requires a Secret security clearance.
To qualify for the position of Government Information Specialist (FOIA and Technology) at GSyou must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as meeting 2 of the 3 statements below:
1) Oversee the operation maintenance and/or improvement of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) technology platforms for example Relativity FOIA Casepoint;
2) Maintaining website content to include monitor website uptime apply software and plugin patches and perform automated backups;
3) Modernizes case tracking document redaction and public access to shift operations from manual paper to highly automated process.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by the 08/06/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: (CTAP/ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact information located in this announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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