Government Information Specialist

The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-12). Incumbents hired at the GS-9 or GS-11 grade level will serve in a developmental capacity where the incumbent works under closer supervision while continuing to exercise supervisory and managerial authority assigned for the position.

- Serves as an Agency expert for Records management and administering the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs dispersed nationwide
- Advise agency management and ensure compliance with Federal laws governing the flow of information.
- Develops and implements Departmental strategies plans standards and procedures to achieve Federal and/or Departmental objectives for providing the public and other government agencies with the most effective reliable and consistent access to appropriate records and Departmental information.
- Research analyzes and develops solutions for existing and potential problems within a variety of program areas to include Records Management and FOIA program.
- Applies advanced project management principles to lead and oversee complex records management and FOIA activities involving multiple stakeholders program offices or organizational components.

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

This is a career ladder progression position; the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor or a senior level employee provides specific instruction and guidance.

For the GS-09 level:
Specialized experience includes all of the following:

• Experience assisting in the administration analysis and management of government records and information or FOIA requests.
• Experience researching and preparing responses to requests for release of information and ensuring compliance with federal laws and agency policies governing the flow of information

OR
Masters or equivalent graduate degree
OR
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education that provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR
LL.B or J.D. if related
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of education and experience listed above; the total percentage must equal at least 100%.

For the GS-11:
Specialized experience includes all of the following:

• Experience assisting in the administration analysis and management of government records and information or FOIA requests.
• Experience researching and preparing responses to requests for release of information and ensuring compliance with federal laws and agency policies governing the flow of information.
• Experience recommending procedural changes to address unique or complex requests for information.

• Experience researching analyzing and developing solutions for existing and potential problems within a variety of program areas to include Records Management and FOIA programs;
• Experience applying advanced project management principles to lead and oversee complex records management and FOIA activities involving multiple stakeholders program offices or organizational components;
• Experience directing workload planning prioritization and tracking activities to ensure timely completion of projects in compliance with federal records management regulations FOIA requirements or agency policies.