Summary You will serve as a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS & TOTAL FORCE DIRECTORATE of NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND. Responsibilities You will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating NAVSEA's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs for the Command, including field activities, PAEs, and PEOs supported by the command. You will review different types of records requested under FOIA including: contract/procurement, technical data (drawings/manuals), investigative reports/hotline complaints, asbestos information and classified records. You will develop and maintain administrative tools posted on the Privacy Act Online website regarding Privacy Act systems of records notices (SORN's), managing their programs, understanding the provisions of the Act. You will serve as FOIA/PA Request action officer on requests for responsive records (e.g., contract/procurement, technical data, investigative reports/hotline complaints, asbestos information, and classified records) involving documents under NAVSEA. You will make recommendations to SEA10 directors on problem areas brought to the incumbent's attention with the goal of streamlining the programs and providing NAVSEA subordinate Privacy Act officials with the most up-to-date guidelines. You will retrieve, review, and redact records requested under FOIA/PA to ensure correct and uniform application of exemptions and pertinent access statutes/regulations are applied. You will assist in the compilation of the FOIA Annual report, coordinating with field activities for a consolidated product. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector implementing Policy and procedures relating to the management and oversight of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) programs and prepares responses to FOIA requests, evaluates and resolves FOIA complaints disputes and issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is part of the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The NH-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS 12-13 grade levels. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.