Government Information Specialist

Description:

This position is in Office of the Administrator, Region 9; Office of Regional Counsel, Hazardous Waste Branch, HW Info Law & Legal Support. About Region 9: Website

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Requirements:

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following:

• 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as researching government information management rules and regulations to make recommendations regarding disclosure of information in response to official requests; applying records management guidance pertaining to retention, disclosure and destruction of agency records.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• equivalent combination of education and experience

  To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as making release determinations in response to official requests for disclosure of information; overseeing compliance with records management guidance pertaining to retention, disclosure and destruction of agency records.

  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
  2. Skill in applying government information management laws, regulations, principles and policies.
  3. Skill in written communication.
  4. Skill in oral communication.
  5. Skill in information management through the use of information technology.
  6. Knowledge of Federal and Agency records management systems, regulations, principles and policies.
  7. Skill in conducting analyses of legislation and regulations to determine impact on program operations.
  8. Ability to establish procedures to ensure timely notification of privacy breaches.

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

     *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.