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SUPERVISORY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
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Summary

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Primary Purpose: Serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to AFIMSC/A33F while overseeing/conducting the AF Freedom of Information Act, Privacy, Knowledge Management, IG Continual Evaluation and Information Collection and Reporting programs providing guidance and assistance for MAJCOM HQ.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/18/2024 to 08/01/2024
Salary
$104,887 to - $136,357 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Kelly AFB, TX
Lackland AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-12448739-439532-9P-DLF
Control number
800626700

Duties

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1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of an ISCI team ensuring that government information programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

3. Represents AFIMSC/ISCI with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

4. Serves as Freedom of Information (FOIA) Manager providing guidance, assistance and training to MAJCOM staff.

5. Serves as Privacy and Civil Liberties Manager providing guidance and assistance to MAJCOM.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Incumbent may be required to work other than the normal duty hours in the performance of the job; overtime may be required.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
  • Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • This position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205).

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. I have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Directing/leading employees in the performance of work regarding policy and procedure implementation; applying information technology systems policies for standardization, compliance, control, and guidance; analyzing and making recommendations on information guidelines, policies, regulations, etc., relating to existing, new, or proposed legislation for the FOIA and Privacy Act programs; providing expert analysis and advice on complex FOIA issues; and conducting group FOIA and Privacy Act program training. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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, Information Collections, Privacy, 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. Established FOIA, Privacy, and Information Collection expertise is required to provide advice, guidance, and authoritative consultant services to team members, supervisors and organization leaders, and customers.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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

6. Skillful in analyzing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and making appropriate
recommendations regarding classified records review, limited distribution, and controlled information.

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

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

9. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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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.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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